This information below is an excerpt from
Harrison’s Guide to the Top National TV Talk & Interview
Shows
Well, how bold are you? How serious are you about getting exposure for your talent, business, product, invention, non-profit, ministry, etc?
Who will be the first person from the BBS Value Tour family to get booked on the Ellen DeGeneres Show?! Take advantage of the information below. They worst outcome would be a no and a no is always ONE STEP CLOSER TO A YES. So, let's go for it!!!
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
4000 Warner Blvd., Bldg. 19
Burbank, CA 91522
Phone: 818-954-5000
Fax: 818-954-5002
www.ellen.warnerbros.com
Airs: Syndicated, 60 minutes; Monday through Friday at various times in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore and other countries
Audience: General adult audience; Averages 3 million people daily
Profile: This Emmy award-winning hour-long talk variety program is hosted by comedienne and actress Ellen DeGeneres. It features her off-the-wall observational humor as well as her interaction with both the audience and show guests. It is also a celebrity-driven show, attracting A-list interviews, recording artists, and newsmakers. In addition, DeGeneres shines the spotlight on "real people" such as child inventors and variety acts
How to Pitch: To pitch a personal or human interest story and/or a guest, call, email or send press materials to segment producers Vikki Ernst or Kara Hogan. For celebrity pitches, contact talent executives Lori Blackman or Corey Palent. The best way to pitch is through U.S. mail or email.
Sample Programs: Recent celebrity guests include Brooke Burke and Derek Hough (Dancing with the Stars), John Travolta, Twilight actor Robert Pattinson, Chris Matthews, Kate Walsh, Hugh Laurie, Gossip Girl’s Chase Crawford, Heidi Klum, Steve Carell, Samuel L. Jackson, World Series MVP Cole Hamels, Cher; Musical guests include Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake, and Miley Cyrus; Human Interests include 7-year-old pianist Emily Bear, selfdefense expert Jarrett Author, and accident survivor Brian Boyle.
Talent:
Host: Ellen DeGeneres
Contacts:
Executive Producer: Ed Glavin,
ed.glavin@ellentv.com
Executive Producer: Mary Connelly,
mary.connelly@ellentv.com
Executive Producer: Jim Paratore,
jim.paratore@ellentv.com
Executive Producer: Andy Lassner,
andy.lassner@ellentv.com
Senior Talent Executive: Lori Blackman, 646-728-4814,
lori.blackman@ellentv.com
Please, do not spam these people. IT'S ABOUT DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS; NETWORKING. Talk, have relevant conversations based on the show's interests indicated in this blog.
NEED HELP with your writing, editing, and/or pitch, just contact our CMO (Chief Marketing Officer) Jacqueline Taylor-Adams,
tayloradams@bbsvaluetour.com, and she will make sure you have quality content to submit. She and BBSVT also works with several awesome publicists who can help you submit a winning package.
P.S. DON'T FORGET YOUR FAM WHEN YOU GET IN THE MIX! (happy face)