In this e-mail I'm introducing a business friend who runs a public relations firm to a stranger who may need PR assistance. This is actually an arms-length referral, because a mutual friend, Bob Wrightson, suggested it. "What does your schedule allow?" is one of my favorite lines.
From: Bill Frank at CareerLab [wsfrank@careerlab.com]
Sent: January 22, 20— 1:57 PM
To: Aldous
Tristand@gmail.com
Cc: Bob Wrightson
Subject: Bob Wrightson suggested I contact you . . .
Aldous,
I'm a friend of Bob Wrightson, and Bob suggested I contact you directly.
One of my friends, Barbara Benson, runs Benson Associates, one of Colorado's most successful corporate public relations companies. In speaking with reporters from "The Wall Street Journal" and several other national media, none had ever heard of MacGyver Associates [Aldous' company]. Barbara thinks she could do you a lot of good, even though you may already have a PR firm. Could we arrange a 15-minute call to discuss your needs in such areas as:
- Corporate PR
- Crisis communication
- Employee communications
- Public Affairs
- Special Events
- Speechwriting
- Speech Presentation?
What does your schedule allow next week, and what number should we use to reach you?
Many thanks,
