Get published in tier 1 publications

Project Overview I am seeking an experienced PR professional or boutique PR firm to secure earned editorial media placements that profile me as a thought leader in AI-driven personalization, product-led growth, B2B/B2C platform intelligence, and the future of AI. This is not a content marketing or brand awareness campaign. The goal is specifically to generate independent, editorial coverage about me and my work in credible, named-author publications hosted on their own domains. --- Non-Negotiable Publication Requirements Every placement must satisfy all three of the following criteria without exception: 1. Named individual author — every article must carry the byline of a specific named journalist, editor, or interviewer. Generic bylines such as "Editorial Staff," "Editorial Team," or "Newsroom" are not acceptable and cannot be used. 2. Own-domain hosting — every article must be hosted on the publication's own domain. Articles hosted on Medium, Substack, or any third-party blog platform will not qualify regardless of the publication's reputation or traffic. **3. Editorial independence** — every placement must be genuinely earned editorial coverage, not paid, sponsored, or contributed content. Articles must not carry any "sponsored," "paid," "partner," or "contributed" tags anywhere on the page. --- ## Target Publication Tier Placements should target publications in the following categories, in priority order: **Tier 1 — Primary targets:** - Major technology press: VentureBeat, TechCrunch, Wired, MIT Technology Review, The Information - Business press with technology coverage: Forbes (editorial, not Forbes Councils contributor), Fast Company, Inc., Harvard Business Review - AI-specific trade press: AI Business, The Batch, Import AI, Towards Data Science (own domain only) **Explicitly excluded:** - Any publication hosted on Medium or Substack - Forbes Technology Council contributor articles - Entrepreneur Leadership Network contributor articles - Any outlet using generic editorial bylines - Any publication on Beall's List of predatory journals --- ## Deliverables Per Placement For each secured placement, the PR professional must provide the following documentation package for immigration petition use: - Live URL of the published article - Full name and title of the named author - Publication name and domain - Publication date - Evidence of publication's circulation, unique monthly visitors, or readership figures - Screenshot of the published article showing byline, publication name, and date - Brief written description of the publication's reputation and editorial standards suitable for inclusion in a petition exhibit cover letter --- ## Campaign Timeline and Cadence Let's start with getting 2 placements and we can extend beyond that if successful. ## Materials Available Immediately The following materials are ready to share with the selected PR professional upon engagement: - Professional bio (AI/personalization focus) - Short-form bio (200 words, PR-ready) - LinkedIn profile and professional headshots --- ## Candidate Requirements The ideal PR professional or firm for this project has: - Demonstrated experience securing editorial placements in Tier 1 technology or business publications, with verifiable live examples - Existing relationships with named editors or journalists at target publications — not just distribution network access - Ability to provide 2-3 client references from past earned media campaigns - Clear pricing structure — retainer, per-placement, or hybrid — disclosed upfront before engagement Please include pricing in your proposal. Proposals without pricing will not be considered. --- ## How to Respond Please submit a proposal including: 1. Your relevant experience and 3 live examples of comparable earned editorial placements you have secured 2. Your proposed approach for this specific campaign 3. Your pricing structure 4. Two to three client references available for a brief call