HeyJaredOff the Record
Insider intel that helps PR people land more coverage: Media insight, gossip, and weekly assignment needs for publicists and brand founders with Maggie Slepian and Hannah Singleton
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- Sep 15, 2026
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- Jul 8, 2026
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A brief pause, and a note about the future of Off The Record (opens the original)
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Hi everyone, Maggie and I started Off the Record nearly a year ago to offer media insights for publicists and fellow journalists, and we’ve loved creating this resource for all of you—and especially the support, feedback and enthusiasm you’ve given us along the way.As some of you know from our monthly recaps and her personal Substack, Maggie has been going through some pretty tough life circumstances outside of work that make her unable to commit to OTR at this time. We hope that everyone can un
Ask A Journalist: Daniel Varghese (opens the original)
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In case you’re new here: Once a month we’ll publish a Q+A from a journalist across different verticals, giving you insight into how other full-time writers and editors operate. This can also be useful for fellow journalists looking to see how editors and writers manage their work, why they do or do not accept press trips, how they cover gear and events, and what a good PR relationship looks like. If that’s you, feel free to grab a discounted media member subscription here (for journalist and edi
August 2026 Freelance Life Recap (opens the original)
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Happy end of August. This is our August monthly recap because time moves too fast, and the spiral into the end feels ever closer. This column is free each month for all subscribers, and if you’d like to see our deep dives, video chats, journalist guest posts, and weekly pitch calls, consider becoming a paid subscriber. Writers and editors (only!!) can also check out our discounted price tier. Want to support us but don’t have the funds for a full subscription? You can always buy
How Much Industry Feedback Do Freelancers Owe PR Agencies? (opens the original)
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Because I am 38 years old and far past the descent into uncool, part of my Daily Internet Sweep includes both Gmail and LinkedIn. Usually, each morning entails 35 irrelevant emails by 7am, a bunch of bot invites on LinkedIn, and some sort of existential crisis about the state of the industry. Occasionally, story edits or source responses. The other day, I was surprised to see a post cross my dash from a PR rep I’ve loved working with over the years, expressing frustration at a writer’s response
Ask A Journalist: Heather Balogh Rochfort (opens the original)
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In case you’re new here: Once a month we’ll publish a Q+A from a journalist across different verticals, giving you insight into how other full-time writers and editors operate. This can also be useful for fellow journalists looking to see how editors and writers manage their work, why they do or do not accept press trips, how they cover gear and events, and what a good PR relationship looks like. If that’s you, feel free to grab a discounted media member subscription here (for journalist and edi
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