Peter Shankman

108 Responses to “OK, this is HOT!”

#1 Bob LeDrew on 13, Aug, 2008 at 7:12 am

Did I hear that the first to comment on the post would get a free shirt?

#2 Phil on 13, Aug, 2008 at 7:13 am

Well she certainly is

So, how do we get one???

#3 Natalie on 13, Aug, 2008 at 7:15 am

No Bob, it was the second comment. Remember, first is the worst, second is the best, third is the something with the something chest…

#4 Phyllis Nichols on 13, Aug, 2008 at 7:15 am

I know you’re going to say “Made you Look!” in your lunchtime HARO email!
Cracks me up. Happy Wednesday.

#5 Jenn (The Green Parent) on 13, Aug, 2008 at 7:25 am

Love it! OK, how do I get it?

#6 Dave Sweeney on 13, Aug, 2008 at 7:25 am

Finally, the missing piece to finally complete my wardrobe! Nicely done, Peter. And I believe it’s the first two comments who get a free shirt.

#7 Valeria Lento on 13, Aug, 2008 at 7:26 am

I believe you said the first comment AND the first Tweet would get a free shirt… right, Peter?

#8 Glen Gracia on 13, Aug, 2008 at 7:27 am

I would love to order one, and also get a shirt made that says “R.I.P. ProfNet”

#9 Nicole Huie on 13, Aug, 2008 at 7:29 am

Um…yes I’m jealous and yes I do want one!

#10 Phil on 13, Aug, 2008 at 7:35 am

Natalie / Dave -

Couldn’t agree w/ y’all more - first 2 comments it is then.

#11 Jenny on 13, Aug, 2008 at 7:50 am

Will this be your official training shirt for the NYC Marathon?

#12 Michael Durwin on 13, Aug, 2008 at 7:51 am

I heard the person before the 10th comment would get a freebie. Dave Sweeney? ESPN’s Dave Sweney?

#13 LuAnn on 13, Aug, 2008 at 8:15 am

Cool shirt? How can I get one?

#14 Joe on 13, Aug, 2008 at 8:18 am

Top 12 for sure. I want one! And a shirt, too.

#15 Kevin on 13, Aug, 2008 at 8:23 am

Leave a comment, get a t-shirt. Sounds good to me!

I have a feeling people will stop you on the street and say, “You’re a HARO subscriber too!” if you wear these out. Will be interesting to see the responses.

#16 Ike on 13, Aug, 2008 at 8:41 am

I’m waiting for someone to record the theme song:

“I’m holding out for a HARO!”

#17 DQ on 13, Aug, 2008 at 8:51 am

Just how serious is she about helping a reporter out?

#18 Aly on 13, Aug, 2008 at 9:33 am

Peter - that’s it. Where can we purchase. Don’t hold out on a gal, will ya?

#19 Sarah on 13, Aug, 2008 at 9:50 am

I am not ashamed to admit that I am enough of a PR dork to want this shirt. Yay HARO!

#20 Chris Gent on 13, Aug, 2008 at 9:57 am

I’m proud to say I know Amanda Forbes! Can I get a shirt, too?

#21 Ken Reinstein on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:29 am

I will wear it proudly at Disneyland (in October) on the Tower of Terror! Make mine an XL

#22 Donna Bowling on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:31 am

Lucky 13.
Uh oh.
I don’t know anyone here.
Yet.

#23 Jonathan Ezor on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:31 am

Aw, man, I just got back from Israel, and am not going anywhere interesting anytime soon! I’ll e-mail Meagan though, once I figure out where/how, and will work on the interesting angle. {ProfJonathan}

#24 karen kowaleski on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:33 am

Great shirt! How do I get one?

#25 jenna mccarthy on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:33 am

i thought it was the most ass-kissy comment that scored the tee. (Peter! All of that working out is sure working out for you! Keep it up!)

#26 Kent Lewis on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:35 am

I’ll wear one as I take my first steps on the moon, if you can send me a large.

#27 Marilyn DeMartini on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:38 am

I live in Florida–it’s hard to find someplace “cool” here in August to wear this, but I can surely find someplace FUN in Ft. Lauderdale!

I’ll await my shirt and will send a Picasa moment picture! Thanks! Can I cut the T-shirt up?! It can become and editorial and fashion statement!
Best always, Marilyn

#28 Jeannie McLaughlin on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:39 am

Peter,

Can I get a shirt too?! They are really cool!

#29 Susan Hawkins on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:39 am

I live in Atlanta, so I get shot (figuratively and maybe even literally) at CNN and Turner Field, Home of the Braves (who suck this year!) Yes, I want a shirt!

#30 Steffi on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:40 am

May I get a t-shirt in a medium? Gladly will wear it many places cool!

#31 Thom Allen on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:43 am

I’ll be in Yellowstone next week. I could certainly take a picture next to Old Faithful?

–Thom

#32 Cameron Herold on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:44 am

If you can get me an XL shirt by Aug 22nd - I’ll wear it at Burning Man and get you some crazy pic back. http://www.BurningMan.com

Let’s make it happen.

Cameron
Helping Entrepreneurs Make Their Dreams Happen
http://www.BackPocketCOO.com

#33 Mary Schaeffer on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:48 am

What can I add - certainly nothing particularly brilliant at this point - and what’s worse, I can’t even promise to wear the shirt on Oprah or something that would get tons of exposure.

However - I can promise to wear it while on a cruise in Hawaii in November - once please - not for the whole trip.

Thanks for a great service.

#34 polina osherov on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:51 am

i’m a photographer and will have one of my super hot models to pose in it on one of my shoots. Will that work?

#35 Brent Lane on 13, Aug, 2008 at 11:59 am

Ok is 16th the magic position?

I know you will have at least one XXL that isn’t being used!

#36 Candy on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:00 pm

Lucky #16 gets a shirt right!!?? Would love to wear this shirt during my dog walks…. paws and poop all over it!! What great marketing!! ~Candy

#37 Alicia Schuller on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:04 pm

I’ll totally sport a HARO shirt. Can I get hooked up with one?

#38 Lisa Desatnik on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:10 pm

Can I get one too?!

Lisa

#39 shashi Bellamkonda on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:10 pm

Would love one M size please ( male)

#40 Luanne Mattson on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:11 pm

I’ll wear mine in the Chiricahua National Monument, a really cool place to hike full of hoodoos and amazing rock formations. The Apaches called it the “Land of Standing Up Rocks.” Full disclosure, it’s in Cochise County, and I do PR for the Cochise County Tourism Council. Nonetheless, it’s amazing

#41 Jenni Hilton on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:11 pm

This Hilton says That’s Hot! I would wear my shirt at Disney World on the Aerosmith Rockin’ Rollercoaster.

#42 Kathie Rosenschein on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:18 pm

I could always use a new t shirt. medium please. I am new to your site and want to thank you for the entertainment. Could I send you some Superseedz?? If you are running the marathon they make an awesome snack. K

#43 Gail Lynne Goodwin on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:18 pm

Wow, I’m inspired! Peter, I’ll send you a photo of me wearing it as a swim suit cover up, on the bow of a sailboat in the British Virgin Islands. How’s that sound? Great idea- thanks for sharing it with us.

#44 Nancy Partridge on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:22 pm

I’d wear a shirt anywhere I go. It’s usually a good idea, unless you’re on a beach in France.
p.s. size small

#45 Lynne Viccaro on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:25 pm

Should I be lucky enough to get one, I will wear it on my trip to beautiful downtown Whitestone, hometown of yours truly, in Whitestone Park, complete with Bridge in background. Accessories will include three gorgeous (former) strays Alani, Oscar and Pyewacket.

#46 Norris Krueger on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:33 pm

Make mine a L — headed to Yellowstone!!!

#47 Amy Sanderson on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:38 pm

I want one! I am going to Boston in a week and half and going to Vegas Sept 6th!
(picture in front of Bellagio would be nice, eh?)

#48 Kari on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:49 pm

I love it! Please send me a large…I have a water ski tournament coming up and I will wear it when I jump! That should make for a great picture! Thank you.

#49 Beth Cochran on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:52 pm

Why didn’t you model the shirt Peter? If I get the shirt before August 22, I’ll take it to Vegas with me. Surely some “creative” photo opps will arise.

#50 Maryn McKenna on 13, Aug, 2008 at 12:59 pm

Ooooh. Want!! It looks like there are girl sizes - yes? Then girl large please?? Want Rockies? Singapore? San Jacinto Monument? Golden Gate Bridge? Can do!

#51 Laurie Blau-Marshall on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:01 pm

Mine will be worn at the Vintage Bicycle Concours at the annual Harold LeMay Open House (home of the largest private collection of vintage cars) in late summer. (That’s the coolest place I’m going in the next 6 months…)

#52 Mekhong Kurt on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:07 pm

If I live in Bangkok (and may be going to either China or the Middle East in the next month or so to work awhile), do I qualify???

#53 jenna mccarthy on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:13 pm

Did I get blacklisted b/c I used a naughty word? Size small, please. Peter, you rock.

#54 Kim Snyder on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:14 pm

Wow I want! I’m sure I can come up with something cool to wear it to just so I can have my picture taken in it. Pretty please in Women’s L..

#55 Kay on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:15 pm

I’ll take my XL to the 18th century!

#56 Deb Krol on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:15 pm

Oh my gosh!! This is like the coolest ever!! Got any in an XL size for us “real” women? I can wear it at the Grand Canyon Skywalk, courtesy of our friends at the Hualapai Nation. Or the Heard, or on top of South Mountain, or next to a saguaro [hey, you DID say exotic — how much more exotic can you get than a saguaro?] please, please send me one???

#57 Beth Butler on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:18 pm

“Sporting a fashionable HARO t-shirt with cool capris … and wait … is that a glass of bubbly cheering Peter on as he skydives right here in our state of Florida?!?!?!”

Send it soon amigo, and I will wear it next week at your Tampa event!

Boca Beth

#58 Susan Ditz on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:19 pm

Skydiver, you are a wild man! I’ll send pix from my beach hikes all over the South Coast with my gym gals. Make mine an XL because I’m sadly no longer as hot or as young as Amanda–but working on it!

#59 Samiantha on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:21 pm

I’ll wear it here in my home town.. Vancouver.. only cos I dont know anyone really cool other than you and I dont travel often
Great clip!

#60 Julie Howard on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:26 pm

I’ll take a medium if there are any left. These are so popular! I’ll wear mine to the bloggers conference in Las Vegas next month.

#61 Barbara Kenig on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:33 pm

Would love to wear one around Vegas… you never know who else will show up in the photo with me… Elton? Barry? Bette?

#62 Gail Greenberg on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:36 pm

Hi All,
I’m a newbie here as well - discovered helpareporter.com when a friend sent me a request that was perfect for me and I got interviewed the next day. Fun!

I’d love a t-shirt (M) and, if I get one, will take it as a sign that it’s time to hit the open road. Meanwhile, check out my site to see what other fabulous travel finds are being made by those who wander the earth.

#63 Lauri H on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:37 pm

I emailed Meagan to get one. Can’t wait. I have a great spot to wear it!

#64 Gail Greenberg on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:40 pm

Can we vote for each other? I vote for the person going to Burning Man - anyone who can put up with all that deserves a T-shirt. And so much more.

#65 Michelle Hamilton on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:50 pm

Hey, everybody loves a free shirt, and I think I found the coolest place, or at least the place with the craziest backdrop….. Peter Pan Mini Golf in Austin, Texas. Open since 1948, this is the place to BYOB and enjoy great putt-putt. The course is full of crazy giant statues of dinosaurs, pirates, a giant white rabbit, Peter Pan, and more…

Here’s a link to some pics of the scene…. Lemme know what character you want me to pose by!
http://www.agilitynut.com/minigolf/tx.html

If the mini golf scene is not cool enough for you, I can always go pose by “the” round rock in Round Rock, Texas.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I....._Texas.jpg

Wearing a HARO shirt on that rock would probably be the most exciting pr that rock has gotten since the town was named after it in 1854.

Thanks a bunch for the daily HARO love and I need a XL, pretty please.

#66 Aruni Gunasegaram on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:53 pm

Does it come in a color other than white? If so, I’ll take one. If not, I’ll wait for the next order.

You should hold a HARO t-shirt design contest…unless you already did that and I missed it.

Aruni

#67 becky on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:54 pm

will be sure to wear it someplace fun, maybe in berlin when i am there next!

#68 Candy on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:56 pm

Whoops, would need TWO shirts… I’ll have me wear one and I’ll take a pic of one of my dog clients wearing it too!! ~Candy 1x and a medium

#69 Michelle J. on 13, Aug, 2008 at 1:59 pm

Of course I’d love one. But I can’t find Meagan’s email address. If she reads this, I’d love a medium. And I’d promise to be photographed wearing it on vacations (maybe even underwater?), at concerts (Dave Matthews Band anyone), at my house (well, I think it’s a cool place), etc.

#70 Linda on 13, Aug, 2008 at 2:07 pm

…it’s third is the one with the hairy, uh, I mean,m HARO chest!

I love free stuff, especially nice free stuff.
Linda

#71 Donna on 13, Aug, 2008 at 2:12 pm

Hey, I want a t-shirt! And I’ll proudly wear it all over Nashville!

#72 Donna Hill on 13, Aug, 2008 at 2:33 pm

I’d wear it at Glacier National Park or any of the other national parks we’ll be visiting in September. How about on top of a beaut? As for size? a woman’s large or man’s medium.

#73 Dara Blaker on 13, Aug, 2008 at 2:39 pm

I live in South Florida. Do you want pics at the pool or possibly the Coral Castle. How about at the beach boogie boarding or in a typical South Florida summer rain storm. I’m a small. Thanks.

Dara

#74 Connie Nelson on 13, Aug, 2008 at 2:49 pm

What a great idea! I’d like to sport a HARO t-shirt at the Society of American Travel Writers national conference in Houston this October. Hey, maybe other SATW members who receive HARO shirts can pose for a group picture during the conference! First choice is a large, second choice is medium. Thanks.

#75 Patrick on 13, Aug, 2008 at 2:51 pm

Shirt please. I will live in it. And I live large. But not as large as I would if you sent me a free shirt.

#76 Michelle on 13, Aug, 2008 at 3:00 pm

If you’re willing to send one down to New Zealand, I’ll wear it somewhere beautiful and exotic! (I’m also going to Samoa in October, so I could wear it there too.)
PO Box 13747, Johnsonville, Wellington, 6440 New Zealand
I’m a small (unless they’re tight, in which case I’m medium)

#77 LA Blogger Gal - Katy on 13, Aug, 2008 at 3:12 pm

very nice!! Perfect for working out!

#78 Scott Roewer on 13, Aug, 2008 at 3:17 pm

I’m headed to Maine for Adult summer camp - YES, just like a kid.
I’ll wear it while climbing the ropes course 40 feet up in the trees and then while flying down the zip line.

I don’t care what size you send, I’ll make it work for my body.

#79 TD Yandt on 13, Aug, 2008 at 3:22 pm

Oooo… gotta get me one! Heck, I’d outfit my whole family in these shirts and take a group shot for you if you’d like. LOL

I need a woman’s large or men’s medium.
My husband would need a men’s large.
My daughter would need the smallest you’ve got (she’s a year old).

#80 Melanie on 13, Aug, 2008 at 3:46 pm

Very cool…and yes please! My women’s medium and I can go on a nice hike in San Luis Obispo!

#81 Viv Bruss on 13, Aug, 2008 at 4:11 pm

I MUST HAVE a HARO shirt! Please hook me up, and I will wear it in Seattle at the end of the month for the Penny Arcade Expo (if I get it in time) and in Sunny Orlando for Izeafest next month! As for size, a Man’s medium or a woman’s large, please!

#82 Cary Silverman on 13, Aug, 2008 at 4:41 pm

I also want a shirt, XL. I’ll wear it while mountain biking!

#83 Anne on 13, Aug, 2008 at 5:56 pm

I’ll wear mine one night at the first ever music festival in Golden Gate Park and the next night at the Democratic National Convention.

#84 Judy H. Wright aka Auntie Artichoke, the storytelling trainer on 13, Aug, 2008 at 6:21 pm

Hello from beautiful Montana:

I could actually wear it to Farmer’s Market here and get lots of looks and comments, but I think I will choose to wear it when we go to Victoria BC in September.

Thanks for the input and heads up.

PS: My address is 2400 West Central, Missoula, MT 59801 and how about a man’s medium or woman’slarge? Thanks and I will send you a photo. Love that shameless self promotion.

Hey…

I once knew a man who could spot a hot trend
and round his money, his fingers would bend
He took many notes and then wrote a book
And his friend Peter Shankman made us all look!!!

#85 Jim Kukral on 13, Aug, 2008 at 7:20 pm

Tease. Send me one! Or let me buy one.

#86 Bridget Smith on 13, Aug, 2008 at 8:06 pm

As a professional wardrobe coach, this gets my seal of approval!

#87 rickey gold on 13, Aug, 2008 at 8:44 pm

I’ll wear one on the Champs-Élysées in Paris next month…or in the Tuileries. I’ll even learn how to say “sign up for HARO” in French.

#88 Aaron Wood on 13, Aug, 2008 at 9:00 pm

I review hotspots around Phoenix/Scottsdale AZ I’ll definitely wear one in a great place.

#89 Brad Hagen on 13, Aug, 2008 at 9:49 pm

Sign me up. I travel the world and will gladly entertain your audience with pictures of me dining in worldly places wearing your brand. XL of course.

#90 Nettie Hartsock on 13, Aug, 2008 at 10:20 pm

Hi Peter,

would love one and will wear it for three days straight during ACL fest.

Nettie

#91 Montaha Hidefi on 13, Aug, 2008 at 10:57 pm

Well… if I had it I could wear it next month to ‘Maison et Objet’ in Paris, ‘100% Design’ in London, ‘Decosit’ in Brussels and to ‘Expochimica’ in Barcelona in October. Do you ship outside the USA? If you do, I would like to have one shipped to Amsterdam.

#92 Katja on 14, Aug, 2008 at 5:23 am

Last time a company sent me a free tee I climbed (ok, took the ski lift…) over 10,000 feet to the top of a mountain and had a picture taken of me wearing the tee and blogged it. I promise to be creative with the HARO tee as well.

#93 Amy on 14, Aug, 2008 at 10:15 am

Should organize a meet up with the shirt wearers and invite “Where the hell is Matt” to dance with us…

#94 Brigitte Andrade on 14, Aug, 2008 at 10:58 am

If you send me the shirt, I will photograph it at some hot locations on some beautiful people in South Beach. If you send 2 shirts it will be better!

#95 Marissa on 14, Aug, 2008 at 11:16 am

Sure, sign me up. I think I can find something or somewhere in AZ that’s not already taken.

#96 Duane (dealguru) on 14, Aug, 2008 at 11:18 am

Awesome shirt from a cool service. I sent my request to Megan and can’t wait!

BTW: HARO takes the Gold in the All Around, beating ProfwhateverNet.

#97 Joe on 14, Aug, 2008 at 12:26 pm

Just in time for my staycation! Get this to me right away and I’ll wear it while I’m doing absolutely nothing in my backyard in CT. The pic will include a member of the extended family - four cats, dog and six koi. (Yes, we keep the the koi in the pond, the cats away from the koi and the dog out of the pond.) Size L (or really, really small ones for said cats, koi and dog)

#98 Jon on 14, Aug, 2008 at 3:40 pm

Where was this two months ago before I took my kid to Sesame Place? I could have had my pic taken with Elmo while wearing it.

#99 Thom Allen on 14, Aug, 2008 at 3:53 pm

Think I saw two, maybe three addresses in the 97 comments I just looked at. Is everyone else sending their address via email?

Thom Allen
4732 W. Dorilee Dr.
West Jordan, UT 84088 USA

2XL, if possible. Thanks again. It will be fun.

#100 Norris Krueger on 14, Aug, 2008 at 4:12 pm

cf #46…. duly chastised… I would hate to force you to “think” it over…

1632 S Riverstone Ln, #304
Boise ID 83706

sorry about that!

#101 Heather on 14, Aug, 2008 at 9:11 pm

I will wear one and expose you to the American Apparel-wearing LA culture…
- H

#102 Andrew on 15, Aug, 2008 at 6:33 am

You said the first comment over 100, right?

#103 Aimee A on 15, Aug, 2008 at 9:59 am

in response to:
#93 Amy on 14, Aug, 2008 at 10:15 am
Should organize a meet up with the shirt wearers and invite “Where the hell is Matt” to dance with us…

I love it. we have got to make it happen

#104 Sheila Crosby on 17, Aug, 2008 at 8:45 am

If you send me one, I’ll send of photo of me wearing it in an astronomical observatory.

#105 Kat Shumar on 18, Aug, 2008 at 3:53 pm

I’m going to need one or two of these!

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#107 Christina Koshzow on 22, Aug, 2008 at 1:33 pm

A haiku for a (small or medium) shirt?…

Bad PR pitches
don’t Help A Reporter Out
Peter Shankman does

Love,
Christina

Branding Brand
3710 Forbes Avenue, 2nd floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
http://www.brandingbrand.com

#108 Mike Carpenter on 13, Sep, 2008 at 11:47 pm

Right, hot or not, free or not. How can I get a shirt!

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