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Ep. 77 – What To Do When a Journalist Ghosts You

By

Jeremy Knauff

  |   August 27, 2026

  |   Categories: Public Relations Declassified

In this week’s Public Relations Declassified livestream, we will explain exactly what to do when a journalist ghosts you after a pitch.

Key Takeaways:
• Most people make the same mistake when a journalist doesn’t respond
• Handling no response the wrong way can damage your ability to get featured in the future

Outline:
• Don’t send another email
• Review their content since your pitch
• Engage everywhere
• Build more mutual connections and engage with them
• Look for opportunities to provide value

Jeremy’s PR PSA:
Not getting a response from a journalist isn’t a sign to send them more emails—it’s a sign to adjust your strategy and build a relationship.

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