Stop Being the Best-Kept Secret in Your Industry
Land Major Media Features That Bring You Clients, Credibility, and Cash — Without Paying $5K/Month for a PR Agency
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You’re not looking for “cute” PR. You want features that move the needle — the kind that bring a flood of leads, build instant trust, and make you the obvious choice in your industry.
That’s exactly what Pitch the PRess delivers.
In just 6 months, you'll master the exact insider system I've used to get entrepreneurs like you featured in Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC and more— turning one headline into high-paying clients, speaking gigs, and brand deals.
Here's what's inside:
✅ 6 Months of High-Touch Coaching & Accountability
No more guessing what to do or letting weeks slip by — you’ll have me in your corner for half a year, keeping you on track, calling you out (lovingly) when you stall, and making sure you hit your media goals.
✅ My Insider Pitching Framework from 15 years in journalism
Learn the exact, battle-tested system I used as a journalist to get hundreds of stories approved — now flipped so you can pitch and get a “yes” faster than most publicists.
A Curated Media List of real journalist contacts (not a bloated, outdated database)
Forget the bloated, outdated databases that waste your time — you’ll get a handpicked list of journalists who actually take pitches, so you can spend more time connecting and less time hunting for emails.
✅ 1:1 Custom Story Intensive — your first pitch lands fast
We’ll roll up our sleeves in a private session to craft your unique, irresistible angle — then you’ll leave with a polished pitch ready to send to your dream outlet within days.
✅ Meet the Media Sessions — direct access to journalists & publicists
Skip the gatekeepers. You’ll be in live sessions with the very people who decide what gets covered, so you can build relationships that open doors again and again.
✅ Private Slack Channel — feedback, wins, and daily support
Your personal media hotline — ask questions, get edits, celebrate coverage wins, and never get stuck in “I’ll figure it out later” mode.
Don't take it from me...
Harleny
Featured in MarketWatch within 2 weeks, and landed interviews at Business Insider, Telemundo and TheSkimm+.
"Working with Mercedes has been absolutely amazing. She is a ball of energy, and she helps you craft ideas that really think outside the box. Most importantly, she gives you the framework and the tools to rinse and repeat, so you can land the media exposures you want. Anyone currently interested in working with Mercedes, do it. It's absolutely the best investment ever. I highly, highly recommend it. She's a life changer." - Harleny
Annie
Learn the skills that landed Annie TWO TV interviews, positioning her as the #1 choice in her niche, and a huge feature in Business Insider.
"I saw my brand new website go from a few visits here and there to over 5,000 website visits by October 2024 when my Business Insider feature went live. Since then, my website has generated nearly 500 new leads every single month, translating into more client connections and more sales." - Annie
Jillian & Amanda
Became PAID contributor writers for Business Insider, both landed there in the 2nd week of coaching!
"Trust the process. After two weeks, I was not only paid to write articles, but I was featured in Business Insider. We've been working together about a month and a half now. I already have three articles online. My SEO has improved. I've got a podcast I've been booked for on Sunday. I mean, every week I'm getting offers." - Jilian
One Media Feature Can Completely Transform Your Business
And yet, right now…
❌ You’ve tried going viral
❌ You’ve paid for ads that didn’t convert
❌ You’ve posted content until your fingers cramped
Still? You’re invisible to the people who need you most.
Here’s the truth:
In today’s crowded market, being good at what you do isn’t enough.
You need credibility.
You need visibility.
You need press that works while you sleep.
Without it, you’re climbing a mountain with no gear — exhausting, frustrating, and slow.
Now picture this…
Your name in CNBC, Forbes, or Business Insider...
...not because you got lucky, but because you had the right story, the right pitch, and the right people opening your email.
A reporter quoting you as the go-to expert in your niche
so your audience sees you as the authority and your competitors wonder how you landed the spotlight.
Clients DM’ing: “I saw you in [publication] — how do we work together?”
because media coverage doesn’t just boost your credibility, it fills your inbox with ready-to-buy leads.
This isn’t a PR daydream.
It’s what my clients do over and over again.
⚠️ Enrollment closes SOON — only 10 spots available.
I keep the group small so you get personalized, hands-on support.
Bonus: Join now and get an extra 60-minute Private Media Strategy Call ($500 value) to map your exact press plan.
I want to learn more!
Hi, I’m Mercedes!
As a journalist, editorial leader, and video producer with an Emmy nomination under my belt, I know firsthand how the press and media can propel a business to new heights of success. Having served as senior editor for NextAdvisor, a personal finance brand in partnership with Time, led the video team at Money.com, and served as senior investing editor at Bankrate, a prominent personal finance media firm… I know exactly how the world of media works.
The saying is true – your network is your net worth. That includes knowing who will get you in front of millions of your target audience, how to talk to them so that your story gets picked up, and what their audience wants to hear in order to magnify your visibility.
And that’s exactly what I’m here to help you do.
As your publicist, I'll use the connections I've built as a journalist to help propel your business in front of the people that need you the most.
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