In this episode of Coffee with a Journalist, host Beck Bamberger gets into the nitty-gritty of the journalist-publicist relationship with senior technology reporter, Thomas Germain from Gizmodo. Thomas shares insights into the kind of pitches and emails he prefers, his pet peeves about pitches, his love for direct and succinct communication, and his preference for phone interviews over video. As the conversation takes a lighthearted turn, Thomas and Beck discuss the importance of respecting the work of publicists in a tough and sometimes mean world. Tune in to gain insider knowledge on how to successfully pitch to journalists and how to build lasting relationships in the media industry.