On the Rox

Welcome to On The Rox, a podcast from Roxhill Media, that asks some of the best journalists in the UK their solutions to the kinds of dilemmas that PRs confront daily. We know that there’s not a one-size-fits-all way of communicating with journalists. So we’re going direct to the writers in the newsroom to hear how they like to work with PRs and find out how you can stand out in their inboxes. www.roxhillmedia.com

How to Pitch Evergreen Travel Content to The Times & Sunday Times

Do you know the difference between live and evergreen travel pieces? In this episode, Lucy Perrin helps us see the wood from the trees, tells us which pieces just keep on giving, and reveals something surprising about new hotel openings. @lessybella // @lucyisonholidayFor more from us, follow @roxhillmedia across all socials.

10-22
21:22

How to Pitch Food Stories to Good Housekeeping

Stacey Smith takes us behind the scenes of the behemoth that is the Good Housekeeping Institute, and tells us why she absolutely adores her job. In this funny, fascinating episode, you’ll find out from her what it’s really like to blind-test 90 Easter eggs and learn more about the magazine’s surprisingly sexy makeover. @lessybella // @crummbs_ukFor more from us, follow @roxhillmedia across all socials.

10-15
25:58

How to Pitch Health Stories to The Sunday Times Magazine

We sit down with Phoebe Luckhurst to talk about the stories the Sunday Times reader, why PRs should pay attention to the seemingly unimportant topics people chat about at their desks, and the health topics guaranteed to get clicks. @lessybella // @phoebeluckhurstFor more from us, follow @roxhillmedia across all socials.

10-08
31:36

How to Pitch Finance Stories to Women's Magazines

What kinds of finance stories are right for women’s magazines? Find out how coverage has changed over the years, the importance of finding the emotional angle, and how to tie your pitches to buzzwords for maximum impact. @lessybella // @laurawhateleyFor more from us, follow @roxhillmedia across all socials.

10-01
23:37

How to place op-eds in City AM

We sat down with Alys to find out more about her background in journalism and all things opinion-led at City AM, including the voices she’s actively seeking, the stories that leap off the page, and why it’s crucial to remember that business is about people. @lessybella // @alysdenbyFor more from us, follow @roxhillmedia across all socials.

09-17
22:04

How to Pitch Recipes to The Times & Sunday Times

How can you get a cookbook noticed if you’re not a household name? What kind of recipes work in the paper and which ones work in the supplements? Hannah Evans tells all, plus actionable tips on how to keep pitches simple, accessible and useful to the reader for the best chance of success. @lessybella // @hannahsianevansFor more from us, follow @roxhillmedia across all socials.

09-10
29:02

How to Prepare your Spokesperson for a TV Interview

So, you’ve secured a broadcast opportunity for your client – now what? Martin Kimber tells us how you can make your spokesperson look and sound their best. Listen to the episode – with pencil at the ready – for everything you need to know be a TV producer’s favourite PR. @lessybella // @mrmkimberFor more from us, follow @roxhillmedia across all socials.

09-03
22:40

How to Pitch Red Carpet Beauty Stories

We talked to the lovely Sonia about her rise from Telegraph intern to Telegraph Beauty Director, what it’s like backstage at Fashion Week, and how beauty stories should feel like poking around in your best friend’s make-up bag. @lessybella // @soniahariaFor more from us, follow @roxhillmedia across all socials.

07-30
22:45

How to Pitch Reactive Comment to Radio

In this episode, we chat with Robbie about three things a spokesperson should do in every interview, which pitches catch his eye, and how PRs can set their clients up for radio success.@lessybella // @robbiehawkins__For more from us, follow @roxhillmedia across all socials.

07-30
23:40

How to Pitch Books to The Times & Sunday Times

In this episode, Audrey Ward (unofficial title: Queen of Books) talks to us about the insatiable appetite for personal stories, why she loves a funny story more than anything, and how PRs can make her job a whole lot easier.  @lessybella // @audreymwardFor more from us, follow @roxhillmedia across all socials.

07-30
24:28

How to Pitch Data Stories to the FT

Ever heard of ‘scrolly-telling’? In this episode, Sam Joiner takes us behind the scenes of visual and data stories at The FT, gives advice for building relationships with writers on your beat, and describes his perfect pitch email (pro tip: keep it chatty). @lessybella // @samjoinerFor more from us, follow @RoxhillMedia across socials.

07-30
24:58

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