Why you're not getting a response to your podcast pitch from me (or others)
Read OriginalGergely, host of The Pragmatic Engineer Podcast, responds to the flood of AI-generated podcast pitches from PR and marketing teams. He explains that he only invites guests who are exceptional engineers, builders of epic technology, or deep domain experts. He criticizes the generic, metric-heavy pitches that lack genuine insight and advises tech founders to prioritize building products developers love over hiring PR folks to mass-email hosts. The article offers a behind-the-scenes look at podcast guest selection and serves as a guide for effective, authentic outreach in the tech community.
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