{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Get Published: PR Strategies for Creatives with Meghan Ely","description":"I almost never say yes to cold pitches. But one late night, I opened an email from Meghan Ely of OFD Consulting\u2014and instead of deleting it, I hit reply. It was researched, personal, and actually useful. That same energy comes through in this conversation, where Meghan shares how she\u2019s helped creatives land features in The New York Times, Brides, Martha Stewart, People, and more. This episode will shift how you think about PR\u2014not as something reserved for celebrities or giant corporations, but as a powerful tool for any creative entrepreneur ready to be seen. In this episode, we cover: The real difference between PR and marketing\u2014and why Instagram isn\u2019t PR The anatomy of a great wedding submission (permissions, vendor credits, and photo curation that tells a story) How to jump on cultural moments (like Taylor & Travis) with smart, timely commentary The truth about pay-to-play, advertising, and how to promote ethically Why rejection is part of the process and how to separate your self-worth from submissions Client success stories where press built authority, trust, and long-term bookings How OFD Collective helps creatives get quoted, featured, and speaking opportunities Meghan is smart, warm, and refreshingly candid. If you\u2019ve ever wondered how to get published\u2014or if you\u2019re tired of trying to DIY submissions\u2014you\u2019ll love this conversation. Meet Meghan OFD Consulting owner, Meghan Ely, combines in-the-trenches event experience with a love of wedding PR to empower her clients to take their businesses to new heights. Her team\u2019s publicity efforts are regularly honored by the Public Relations Society of America, and more recently, Eventex named her one of the most influential Wedding Professionals in the Industry. A long-time industry speaker and writer, she has regularly earned clients' press in such outlets as the New York Times, Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, People, Bridal Guide, Architectural Digest and Style Me Pretty, among many others. Meghan is a past national president WIPA and is a member of the Allied Council for the National Society of Black Wedding and Event Professionals. Connect with Meghan Meghan\u2019s WebsiteOFD Collective Membership ","author_name":"Play It Brave Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thepathpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"