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By: Cathy Stucker
Do you dream of being on Oprah Winfrey's television show? Lots
of people do. An appearance on Oprah is considered by many to be the
pinnacle of success. Authors dream of having bestselling books as a
result of an Oprah appearance. Even David Letterman staged a long-running bit
on his show where he openly campaigned to be invited on Oprah's show.
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Before pitching your story to Oprah, become familiar
with how the show is structured. Oprah changes the show’s focus
from year to year. Watch at least a full week of shows to learn the type of
stories the show features and how regular segments fit into the show. As you
watch, imagine how your story might be told on The Oprah Winfrey Show.
Don’t send your pitch to Oprah Winfrey.
Watch the credits to get the names of producers who work on the show. If you
have a media kit, send it to the appropriate producer. Tell them why you think
your story is right for the show, and how you see your story fitting into the
format of the show. Include a copy of your book, a product sample, a short video,
or other items that help make your case. You can get the current mailing address
at the Oprah web site: http://www.Oprah.com/.
The Oprah.com web site is a great resource to help
you land a spot on the show. The web site includes a list of topics
they're working on for upcoming shows, and tells you how to contact the show
to tell your story. There are links for getting your story into O, Oprah's magazine,
too.
You can also use the web site to research regular show features and the topics
of past shows. That knowledge can help you target your pitch to the show.
Remember that Oprah and her staff watch television, read newspapers
and magazines, and listen to the radio. They are always on the lookout
for great stories. Get your story in other media and they may find
you. Doing lots of other interviews will also be great practice for when you
actually make it to the Oprah set. The Oprah Winfrey Show is based in Chicago,
so you might want to make a special effort to get publicity in Chicago media.
Know the show. Visit Oprah.com frequently to see what
guests they are looking for. Follow up and contact the show when you
can make a connection with an upcoming topic. And have a nice time in Chicago!
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