STRATEGIC PRESS CAMPAIGNS FOR AUTHORS & PUBLISHERS
Press Campaigns
A successful media campaign can increase your credibility, generate visibility for your work, drive traffic to your platform, attract reviews, boost sales, and more.
At Wildbound, we believe media attention should be earned, not demanded. We don’t do mass emails or one-size-fits-all pitches. Instead, we focus on building real relationships with journalists and curating thoughtful outreach that resonates. No press releases, no noise. Just meaningful stories, placed with care.
Get Seen. Get Covered. Get Read.
We craft targeted, personalized outreach that speaks directly to the right editors, journalists, producers, and curators.
That’s how we’ve built a media network that listens.
Whether you're launching a debut novel or looking to deepen your author platform, we have a campaign that fits.
Step of a Press Campaign
Wildbound will create a fully customized master media list tailored to your project. This includes key contacts across print, digital, TV/radio, and more — locally, regionally, and nationally — based on your subject matter and target audience.
You’ll have full visibility and input on the media list as it develops, ensuring alignment every step of the way.
1 - Master Media List Development
Our team will design a clean, professional media kit that highlights you and your work.
This may include:
A branded cover page with metadata
Author bio
Praise & endorsements
Sample Q&A
Talking points
Short excerpt or sample
2 - Media Kit Design
We’ll write and send fully original, individualized pitches for each media contact. We never mass blast emails.
Each pitch is crafted around a timely hook, your unique message, and how it connects to the outlet’s audience.
3 - Individualized Pitching
After initial outreach, we follow up systematically with every contact. We make sure they’ve received your book, reviewed your media kit, and understand why your story is worth covering.
4 - Strategic Follow-Up
We provide ongoing updates with breakdowns of outreach stats, responses, coverage secured, and other campaign analytics so you know exactly what’s happening behind the scenes.
5 - Updates & Media Reports
We help foster long-term connections with journalists, editors, event curators, producers, influencers, and aligned organizations, ensuring that your media presence continues to grow well beyond the launch.
6 - Relationship Development
Media Campaigns
Client Praise
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“Within a matter of weeks, Jared and Julia of Wildbound Live took the National Book Critics Circle awards team from virtual production newbies to a superb virtual awards event, featuring several dozen pre-recorded videos and live hosting, all seamlessly interwoven. We were overjoyed with the intimate flow, the minimal stress, and the fact we could manage this all within a tight nonprofit budget. We’ll always be grateful to our Wildbound angels.”
Jane Ciabattari
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“Wildbound didn’t just write a couple of press releases and call it a day. They read my book, understood everything I was going for with it, and worked hard to line up exactly the right placements and events around it. I could never have done that on my own.”
Katy Towell
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“How can you cut through the noise of the culture and get attention for deserving work? Hire Wildbound, for starters. They’ve got a lot of arrows in their quiver and their aim is true.”
Steve Wasserman
Publisher of Heyday and former books editor of the Los Angeles Times -
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“Working with Wildbound is a dream! They’ve taken our book festival to new heights through extensive press coverage and leading edge social media strategies, not to mention snazzy video production that achieves exactly our purpose. Their expertise, commitment to excellence, and joyful exuberance add tremendous value to our efforts. We look forward to having Wildbound on our team for years to come!”
Cherilyn Parsons
Founder and Director, Bay Area Book Festival and Women Lit
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“What makes the Drakes at Wildbound so special is they embody the essential qualities that are at the heart of a successful public relations team. And what are those qualities - insight and sensitivity - which translate into a talent to shape and frame the innate power and beauty of a book. Their dedication, effort and professional artistry has had a profound impact on our work and proven indispensable to our success.”
Boston Teran
Internationally bestselling author of Creed of Violence & God Is a Bullet -
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“Wildbound keeps a writer way too busy with innovative strategies and energetic pursuit of promotion all while maintaining a deep understanding of the sensibilities of authors...no matter how eccentric their personalities.”
Peter Mehlman
Emmy nominated writer/producer of Seinfeld & author of It Won’t Always Be This Great -
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“Julia and Jared Drake are perfection. They are the consummate professionals who put their heart and soul into every client. I would not be where I am today if it weren't for their wisdom, genuine dedication and insight.”
Dr. Nina Ansary
Historian & author of Jewels of Allah: The Untold Story of Women in Iran
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“Julia is a passionate book lover, and I came to see she was not only a superb publicist but a wonderful editor as well. Her energy and enthusiasm kept me going. I’d work with Wildbound again in a minute.”
Richard Kramer
Emmy Award-winning writer/producer & author of These Things Happen -
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“I hired Wildbound to help me with the publicity for two of my novels and have found them to be well-connected, efficient and organized. I heartily recommend them to anyone seeking competent and professional help with publicity."
Margaret Coel
New York Times bestselling author of the Wind River mystery series
Interested in a Press Campaign?
Connect with us today to discuss your campaign, no strings attached.
More Ways To Amplify Your Story
Looking for support beyond media outreach? We offer a full range of creative, strategic services to help authors and publishers grow their visibility and connect with the right audience.
Develop your presence across web, email, and public-facing platforms.
Platform Building
Events
From launch parties to panels — we help you plan, promote, and produce meaningful literary events.
Marketing Services
Designed to place your book directly in front of readers and build word-of-mouth
Book trailers, interviews, branded content — we bring your message to life on screen.
Video Production
Web Design
A professional site that reflects your work — and makes sure people can find it.
Social Media Marketing
Build your audience, shape your voice, and grow your platform across social channels.