Beyond the Media Pitch: Strategies for Researchers to Gain Media Exposure
As a scholar, your research can change lives and shape our world. Imagine the impact you could have by sharing your expertise beyond academia! Working with the media offers an efficient way to share your work, spread your findings widely, and open doors to unexpected collaborations. In this post, we will provide strategies for researchers […]
How to Get Media Coverage for Research: 5 Common Mistakes to Avoid
For many scholars and researchers, figuring out how to get media coverage for research is a nerve-wracking prospect. The stress of finding the right person to reach out to, figuring out exactly what to say, and when one should follow up are questions that boggle the mind. But we know how valuable media outreach and […]
How to Launch a Blog for Scholars, Academics, and Scholarpreneurs
Blogging became all the rage in the 1990s (this is your cue to realize how long ago the 90s actually were). The blog-sphere experienced a few peaks and valleys with the advent of microblogging sites like Twitter, may she rest in peace. A staple, it remained. And today, we’ll be covering how to launch a […]
How to Publish your Research for the Public
A Comprehensive Guide on How to Publish Your Research Paper for the Public Publishing your research paper is not just a culmination of your hard work; it’s a critical step in advancing your academic career and sharing your findings with the world. In this comprehensive guide, we will take you through the entire process, from […]
An Academics Guide to Op-ed Pitches
Long, long ago, in the year 2014, an opinion writer for the New York Times wrote a plea for more professors to come down from the ivory tower and write for the public. Our knowledge demands to be shared beyond the academy! And for many good reasons, not the least bit that op-eds can have […]
Media Pitching for Academics (How to Become a Source)
Are a scholar interested in learning about media pitching for academics? You’re in the right place! This introduction post covers how researchers and scholars can pitch a journalist and/or editor to be a source. The goal here is two-fold: To pitch story ideas (e.g., your published research, your expertise) to targeted members of the media, […]
