Here are some idea joggers for October story pitches. Remember some national issues are still generating lots of discussion. Stories about the economy, job losses, housing foreclosures,the health care debate are all still relevant now
As a publicity seeker, you'll want to keep up with what angles have been done and find new angles to pitch. Google alerts are an excellent way to keep up and the service is free. Track keywords related to your area of expertise. You can set it up to get daily or weekly reports of online content containing your specific words or phrases.
A quick check of the calendar shows October is
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Diversity Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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Flu Season is here - this year's regular flu shot is available and the new H1N1 vaccine is arriving
Halloween is coming - build pitches around food, fun and safety stories
Happy Pitching!
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