just my 2 cents, do u really think just being persistent and genuine relationships alone will get u featured? I've seen plenty of legit outreach efforts fall flat without a bit of strategic content or data to back u up. Sometimes u gotta bring more than just good vibes to the table.

Last month I started using Hunter.io for cold outreach and it actually saved me a lot of time cleaning up email lists and finding contacts. Sometimes just having the right contact info makes all the difference, especially when you're trying to get in touch with editors or journalists who don't openly share their emails.