This episode of “Pitch Live with Amy Summers” podcast takes a look back at Sloan Savage’s #internship #mentorship at Pitch Publicity® and the pivotal pitching experiences based in research that helped shape her into the diverse communications professional she is today. Now a New York-based director specializing in corporate communications at Forward Global, Sloan has built a stellar career in public relations, managing high-stakes strategic campaigns for a diverse range of international clients. From crafting impactful media relations strategies to navigating complex crisis and reputation management scenarios, Sloan’s expertise lies in helping brands and executives cut through the noise to connect meaningfully with their audiences. With a dual degree in Public Relations and International Studies from the University of Florida, Sloan’s journey serves as an inspiring example of how early mentorship and hands-on experience can lay the foundation for a successful career on the global stage.

Key pitching/mentorship takeaways from Sloan Savage on this episode of “Pitch Live”:

• Practice and Prepare: Read your pitch aloud and research thoroughly to handle follow-up questions with confidence.
• Be Journalist-Friendly: Show grace to journalists juggling tight deadlines and early hours.
• Become a Subject Matter Expert: Know your field inside-out.
• Pitch with Confidence: Use phone calls to sharpen your communication skills.
• Empower Others: Ask colleagues what skills they want to learn and delegate tasks to support their growth.
• Network Authentically: Connect with journalists on social media, celebrate their wins, and align your pitch with their current story focus.

Join Amy Summers for #PitchLive with #PitchStar Sloan Savage to be inspired by #mentorship and motivated to #pitch with success stories that prove the power of #ThePitch ☎️🤩

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