What to Pitch the Media in November: How to Land in the Media This Month

November brings several important themes and observances to help you land in the media. Here’s a breakdown of timely topics for November that can position you as a trusted source and land you in the media this month.

1. National Gratitude Month

Pitch Angle: Discuss the importance of gratitude as we enter the holiday season. Focus on how gratitude practices can enhance well-being, improve mental health, or even strengthen family and social connections during these busy months. This can include daily gratitude practices, ways to involve children in gratitude exercises, and creative ideas to foster a spirit of appreciation. 

 2. Preparing for Winter: Wellness and Immune Boosting Tips

Pitch Angle: With winter around the corner, audiences are looking for expert advice on staying healthy. Pitch wellness and immune-boosting strategies, from nutrition tips and exercise routines to mindfulness practices and sleep hygiene. Consider tips on managing common winter ailments, creating a home environment that supports wellness, and natural immunity boosters that are easy to incorporate.

3. World Kindness Day

 Pitch Angle: Highlight the power of kindness and how small, intentional acts can have a large impact on personal well-being, workplace morale, and community spirit. Share ideas on kindness projects or initiatives that are easy to adopt, from workplace kindness practices to community events or family activities that promote empathy and goodwill.

4. International Stress Awareness Week (First Week of November) 

Pitch Angle: Stress management is a critical issue, especially as people prepare for year-end deadlines and holiday responsibilities. Offer strategies for handling stress in both personal and professional spheres. Tips on mindfulness, work-life balance, and the benefits of unplugging or resetting could resonate with audiences looking to manage the stress of the season.

 5. Entrepreneurship Month

Pitch Angle: For aspiring entrepreneurs or small business owners, November is a time to reflect on growth and goals. Pitch content around starting a business, sustaining momentum, or scaling up. Topics like funding, productivity hacks, or lessons from successful entrepreneurs could inspire those looking to make their mark.

 6. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Mental Health 

Pitch Angle: With shorter days and colder temperatures, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real concern. This is a great opportunity to share tips on managing mood, staying connected, and leveraging light therapy or supplements to boost mood. Pitch ideas on self-care, recognizing SAD symptoms, or supporting loved ones who may be affected.

7. National Family Caregivers Month

 Pitch Angle: Honor caregivers by offering insights on their crucial role, from stress management and support networks to resources available for mental and physical respite. Consider pitching stories on balancing caregiving with personal needs, sharing real-life stories of resilience, or recommending tools and resources for effective caregiving.

8. Financial Planning for the Holiday Season 

Pitch Angle: Financial stress is often heightened during the holidays, making November a great month to pitch expert advice on budgeting, managing holiday expenses, and saving for year-end celebrations. Share tips on spending wisely, managing credit, or even creating budget-friendly gift ideas to help readers enjoy a joyful, financially sound holiday season.

Here are 8 ideas to pitch the media this month. Tweak them to your expertise and pitch away! The only way you are going to land in the media is by doing it!

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Christina Daves is a PR Strategist and the Founder of PR for Anyone®. She helps products, services, and brands go from Established to Known™ through media. She is the best-selling author of two books on the topic, has personally appeared in over 1,000 media outlets, and together with her clients has over 1 billion views and over $100 million in sales from free publicity. She can help you do the same!