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We love to run the show. Our VC Comms Con event attracts more than 140 top marketing and comms folks from VC funds every February, and our Media Matchmaking Days bring venture-backed startups together with 60+ top-tier media every quarter in San Francisco and New York City. Check out more of our upcoming events below.

Ask Media Anything (AMA): 

 

Date: Thursday, November 30 at 12:00 p.m. PT / 3:00 p.m. ET

 

Top journalists answer your burning PR and media relations questions during BAM's free Ask Media Anything (AMA) webinar series. Don't miss it!

January 2024 Events — San Francisco

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Nail Your Narrative Bootcamp

Date: Tuesday, January 16, 9:00 - 11:00 am PT

In this two-hour intensive session, participants will learn the BAM messaging method, a strategic approach aimed at refining your narrative to a concise and compelling story in 30 seconds or less. Come prepared to slash, refine, and rebuild your messaging to make it the most powerful it’s ever been.

 

Who: Founders, Marketers 

Where: San Francisco, exact location to follow

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Ramen + Results

Date: Tuesday, January 16, 5:00 - 7:00 pm PT

The Ramen and Results series is a gathering for marketing leaders to connect and learn from one another. Participants will be presented with up to 4 tangible campaign playbooks that showcase real-world marketing results that drive leads, revenue, and engagement for your bottom line.

 

Who: Marketers

Where: San Francisco, exact location to follow

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The Big 8: Media Training Must Haves

Date: Wednesday, January 17, 5:00 - 7:00 pm PT

During this happy hour we will discuss the eight key elements you need to include in all of your media conversations. You’ll have the opportunity to practice “the eight” and gain kind yet constructive feedback on refining your media coverage just in time for Media Matchmaking Day to make the most of this valuable opportunity!

 

Who: Founders 

Where: San Francisco, exact location to follow

MMD
Media Matchmaking Day

Date: Thursday, January 18, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm PT

Media Matchmaking Days brings venture-backed startups together with top-tier media for a morning of “speed dating” and connection. 

 

Who: Founders

Where: Headline, 101 Montgomery Street, Suite 200. The Presidio of San Francisco, CA 94129. 

February 2024 Events — New York City

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Nail your Narrative Bootcamp

Date: Tuesday, February 6, 9:00 - 11:00 am ET

In this two-hour intensive session, participants will learn the BAM messaging method, a strategic approach aimed at refining your narrative to a concise and compelling story in 30 seconds or less. Come prepared to slash, refine, and rebuild your messaging to make it the most powerful it’s ever been. 

 

Who: Founders, Marketers

Where: New York City, exact location to follow 

2-Nov-15-2023-11-40-42-9675-PM
Ramen + Results

Date: Tuesday, February 6, 5:00 - 7:00 pm ET

The Ramen and Results series is a gathering for marketing leaders to connect and learn from one another. Participants will be presented with up to 4 tangible campaign playbooks that showcase real-world marketing results that drive leads, revenue, and engagement for your bottom line.

 

Who: Marketers

Where: New York City, exact location to follow 

3-Nov-15-2023-11-40-42-9883-PM
The Big 8: Media Training Must Haves

Date: Wednesday, February 7, 5:00 - 7:00 pm ET

During this happy hour we will discuss the eight key elements you need to include in all of your media conversations. You’ll have the opportunity to practice “the eight” and gain kind yet constructive feedback on refining your media coverage just in time for Media Matchmaking Day to make the most of this valuable opportunity!

 

Who: Founders

Where: New York City, exact location to follow

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Media Matchmaking Day

Date: Thursday, February 8, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm ET

Media Matchmaking Days brings venture-backed startups together with top-tier media for a morning of “speed dating” and connection. 

 

Who: Founders

Where: New York City, exact location to follow

Webinar Recordings

AMA Webinar Recap: Consumer Tech

On July 18, Charlie Fink of Forbes and Elizabeth de Luna of Mashable. The panelists discussed the importance of story-based pitches with clear hooks, how not to bury the lead and the value of category experts, particularly in niche industries. Register below to watch the recording.

AMA Webinar Recap: Future of Work

On May 18, Lauren Weber of The Wall Street Journal, Cloey Callahan of Digiday, and Gabriela Riccardi of Quartz. Panelists explored trends in corporate work, tech journalism, and outlined three key elements of a compelling pitch. Register below to watch the recording.

PR BOOTCAMP RECAP: HOW TO CREAT CONTENT TO SUPPORT YOUR MEDIA RELATIONS PROGRAM

On April 13, BAM's PR experts Sarah and Brenda shared the key steps for creating a content strategy, choosing the best platform for your content, the ins and outs of sponsored content, and useful tips for writing top-notch bylines in 2023.

AMA RECAP: Sustainability and climate tech

On March 16, Megan Hernbroth of Axios, Jason Abbruzzese of NBC News Digital, and Catherine Boudreau of Insider shared what they look for in pitches, what stories always catch their attention, and their feelings on embargoes vs. exclusives. 

PR Bootcamp Recap: How to Pitch Funding

On March 2, we hosted our webinar, "How to Pitch funding" with BAM's PR experts Lauren, Laura and Amanda. They gave us the roadmap from drafting the press release to pitching an exclusive. 

PR Bootcamp Recap: How Ready is Your Startup for PR?

On February 16, we hosted PR Bootcamp How Ready is Your Startup for PR?, with BAM's PR experts Lauren, Diana and Josie. They shared a PR assessment that explores your company messaging, third-party validators, current assets, existing relationships, PR expectations, and viable news pipeline.

Human Comms: Recruiting 101 for Startups

On January 25, we had our first Human Comms webinar, bringing you the People team of BAM — Jill Veglahn and Nichole Mendez. They answered your hiring and recruitment questions live.

AMA RECAP: Predictions for Venture Capital in 2023

On January 24, Alex Konrad of Forbes, Krystal Hu of Reuters, Chris Metinko of Crunchbase News, and Emilia David of Insider will discuss their thoughts and reveal their predictions for venture capital and startups in 2023.

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