How to Land a TV Segment with Writer, Editor & On-Air Host Nicole Pearl

Episode #105: How to Land a TV Segment with Writer, Editor & On-Air Host Nicole Pearl

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Nicole Pearl is a former national magazine editor turned On Air Beauty, Fashion, and Lifestyle Expert known as The Beauty Girl. She’s written for countless magazines, such as Marie Claire, Allure, Health, In Style, Byrdie.com, and Parents, to name a few. She regularly appears on local and national TV shows sharing the latest trends, tips, and products to try.  Her mantra is “Beauty Shouldn’t Be a Bitch”… and neither should getting on TV. Tapping into her 25+ years of industry experience, she launched her PR & Media Consulting business during the pandemic, which you’ll learn more about in today’s show.

In this episode, Lexie Smith and Nicole Pearl discuss Nicole’s transition from working in editorial, to freelance, to launching her own consulting business. Nicole tells listeners how to land a TV segment at both a local and national level and reveals her personal pitching preferences. 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Learn Nicole’s journey in starting her consulting business during the pandemic
• Nicole’s advice for pitching yourself for TV
• Where she suggests people start when pitching for TV
• How a TV pitch is different than an editorial pitch
• Tips on who to reach out to when pitching for TV 
• Advice on what to put in a pitch to land a TV segment 
• Core information to put forth when pitching a producer 
• Ideas on how to get your pitch to stand out
• Her personal pitching preferences
• How to get connected with Nicole
• And More