Myself in addition to a number of other bloggers out there, can certainly relate to this. It seems like every day I have an email offering to have me look at the latest ‘whatever’. Most of it is crap, but every once in while something really cool comes along. Now, if you really want to pitch me to feature your stuff on my blog, then try pitching me a plasma TV!

Helllllo, PR Peoples.

Like a lot of bloggers, I get pitched from time to time by people who want me to talk about their products. It’s been a few years since I’ve covered this topic, so clearly it’s time for a review. It’s especially helpful that I almost never link to stuff I’m pitched, so I’m safe to criticize bad PR tactics without cutting off the freebies. I don’t get no freebies no how.

First, these points aren’t aimed at clueful PR people. I’ve seen smart PR people in action, and even had the good fortune to work alongside some of the best in the tech business. They don’t need any tips from me.

But, if you’re new to pitching bloggers, or if you’re just dumb, you’ll want some pointers. [Read the rest]