Date announced for second 'Meet the Media' business networker
After the resounding success of the inaugural event in March, York PR experts Linda Harrison and Jo Leatham have announced the date for the city's second 'Meet the Media' speed networking event.
On Thursday June 26 from 12.45pm to 3pm at Patch, the Bonding Warehouse, up to 30 local business owners will have the opportunity to make meaningful connects and showcase their company to a selection of highly renowned regional journalists.
They include Group Editor of five titles, and former Yorkshire Post business reporter Andrew Palmer; York Press Business Editor Darren Greenwood, Elly Fiorentini of BBC Radio York, and Kathryn Armstrong, Editor at Yorkshire Life magazine.
The format for the event has been refined and will kick off with a brief introduction from each of the journalists who will share details about their experience.
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They will also divulge inside tips about generating press coverage, outlining the types of stories they report on, the news their readers are interested in, how to make a business pitch/press release stand out, and how and when is best to contact them.
The speed networking will follow. Tables will be made up of six business owners and one journalist.
Business owners will be allocated one minute each to pitch their business and will then chat to the journalist and answer any questions before moving to the next table and journalist.
Jo Leatham and Linda Harrison, who have created the Meet the Media events in York (Image: Pic supplied)
This means attendees will get the chance to introduce themselves to all five journalists, share inspiring stories about how and why they launched their business, provide updates on the latest products and services and enjoy networking with up to 30 fellow solopreneurs.
The event will close with a Q & A session where attendees will have the opportunity to pose any questions to the panel of journalists about how best to hit the headlines.
Jo Leatham, who has over 30-years' experience in PR and specialises in connecting businesses with journalists, said: 'We had so much positive feedback following the first event with news, in-depth features, business developments and interviews appearing in various media outlets across the region.
'Linda and I are passionate about supporting local businesses to create headlines and share news through PR.
"This event provides a great platform for anyone keen to learn more about how to get their business in the news from some of the region's finest journalists.'
Linda Harrison, a PR Consultant and former regional and national newspaper journalist, added: 'Meet the Media offers a unique insight into what journalists look for in stories plus advice on how to secure valuable press coverage for businesses.
'It is a brilliant opportunity for entrepreneurs and business owners to connect directly with top regional journalists. We're excited to meet everyone on the day!'
Spaces are limited to 30 attendees and are bookable on a first come first served basis.
Early bird tickets are priced at £75 plus Eventbrite fee per person and will be available until 30 May. Full price tickets are £95. Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite here.
5% of ticket sales will be donated to Smart Works Leeds.
For further details email Linda: linda@lindaharrison.co.uk or Jo: pr@joleatham.co.uk
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