The Accidental Publicist
Nancy ThompsonFrom classical violist to media whisperer—tales, tips, and truth bombs from a PR pro who never planned on PR. Grit, glamour, and the grind behind real media wins.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 58 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 8 days ago |
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THE MOST PRODUCTIVE HOUR OF MY DAY IS THE ONE I'M NOT WORKING
A couple of weeks ago, I walked into the Pilates studio I’ve been going to since Covid restrictions lifted. The receptionist greeted me by announcing that I was one of only three people to complete more than 700 classes. In reality, I’ve ta...
What Writing for a Year Has Taught me about PR, Business, and the Human Condition
The other day, somebody sent me an accolade via LinkedIn, congratulating me on The Accidental Publicist’s first anniversary. I was baffled. One year? I wasn’t keeping count.
Like most people that have their own businesses, I’m generally pr...
When AI Turns Publicists into Idiots
Recently, I found myself staring at a podcast pitch that apparently came from me, wondering whether my database vendor had failed miserably in computer science.
This AI-driven podcast platform had decided that a lifestyle-focused podcast...
Dear Newbie & Future Publicists: Don't Let AI Rob You of Your Apprenticeship.
As an ‘accidental publicist’ who stumbled into the profession as a ‘temp’ worker with ridiculously fast typing skills, (yes, we called it typing, not keyboarding) when I stumbled into a job at Pocket Books, I’m concerned about future and ne...
You’re NOT Only as Good as Your Last PR Hit
One of the most psychologically dangerous parts of public relations is that the profession quietly trains people to tie their self-worth to outcomes they cannot fully control.
A pitch lands and you feel brilliant.
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