EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 25 MIN
FOUNDER'S FLASHBACK: How to Get Your Brand Seen with PR Expert Gloria Chou
from Shelf Talks · host Roberta Townes
Send us Fan MailWe’re continuing the Founders Flashback series on Shelf Talks with a conversation that every product-based founder should revisit.In this episode, I’m bringing back my conversation with Gloria Chou, award-winning Small Biz PR Coach, to talk about one of the biggest challenges founders face: getting your brand noticed.Gloria shares her no-fluff approach to PR and breaks down how founders can get media coverage without a huge following, expensive PR agency, or a Rolodex full of journalist contacts.We talk about:• The difference between PR and marketing• How to find the right journalists and media outlets for your brand• Gloria’s CPR pitching framework: Credibility, Point of View, and Relevance• How to make your pitch relevant instead of simply talking about your product• When and how to follow up with journalists• How PR can build credibility with retailers and potential partners• Why media coverage can help create momentum across your entire business• How founders can use their story as a powerful PR assetOne of my favorite takeaways from Gloria is that PR isn’t simply about getting your brand featured. It’s about having your industry talk about you, creating credibility and authority that you can take into your next retail conversation.If you’re a founder trying to get your product noticed, build credibility, or create more opportunities for your brand, this Founders Flashback is packed with practical advice you can put into action.🎧 Press play and revisit this Shelf Talks conversation with Gloria Chou.Support the showEvent Partner: Nourish Summit & Expo (Oct. 5-7, 2027 | Baltimore) - Use code SHELFTALKS10 for 10% off full registration https://bit.ly/4sx0ZbaLooking for more? Visit our Linktree for the latest episodes, free resources, retail tips, and ways to connect with the Shelf Talks community.https://linktr.ee/shelftalkspodcastLove what you hear on Shelf Talks? You can now support the podcast. Every contribution helps bring more indie voices to the mic. Thank you for being part of this journey! ✨https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411532/supportContact us via email: [email protected] Reach out if you know of a female founder with an impactful brand and retail story and leave a review if you found value in this episode! [email protected] the book Shelf Talk: A step by step guide to launching your product in Retail Stores by Roberta Townes Buy Book
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Send us Fan Mail We’re continuing the Founders Flashback series on Shelf Talks with a conversation that every product-based founder should revisit. In this episode, I’m bringing back my conversation with Gloria Chou, award-winning Small Biz PR Coach, to talk about one of the biggest challenges founders face: getting your brand noticed. Gloria shares her no-fluff approach to PR and breaks down how founders can get media coverage without a huge following, expensive PR agency, or a Rolodex full ...
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