This came from a cutie pie name Kim on facebook,that sent me an email:

Kim’s question:

“Hi Tammie,

I was wondering if there is an organization or club that you belong to that keeps you abreast of upcoming events. I am trying to get out more and cover more red carpet events for the magazine.”

Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks

My response:

Hi Kim, well the funny thing is, I get invited to alot of things from pr companies, and publicists that I have met. I do not belong to any service that alerts me of events. Some of my suggestions would be to one, invest in some good business cards. Make sure you have really good ones too, not vistaprints, no offense to them but those don’t look very professional. Whatever events your going to now, mingle and hand out your business card to the right people.

Read or buy magazines to find out whats going on. Most magazines in your area will have a calendar of events. Sift through that and find things that interest you then reach out to whoever is giving that event and tell them you would love to come cover it.

Introduce yourself and make them remember you. Be the life of the party and have a great personality. It’s all in branding and how you carry yourself. Work that room girly and make yourself present. People will see that and want you at their next party or events.

The next thing is to let that person who invited you see what you did. If you have  a magazine, send them that tear sheet or write up as soon as possible. They love that and will be sure to invite you to the next event. I’ve been at this for 6 yrs now, so my database is full of media/pr friends. I hope I have helped yah!