Hospitality Briefings ezine wants articles of 500 to 1,000 words that explore and affect the entire hospitality industry, from hotels and resorts to meeting planning and travel. The ezine goes to 30,000 readers, so you'll get great exposure, and they'll even use your company logo and contact information. A content team reviews proposals and … [Read more...]
How to a promote a ‘saucy but discreet’ calendar featuring Cape Code men
Judith Reppucci of Cape Cod, Massachusetts writes: "I do pro bono work helping a very small nonprofit organization, Wings for Falmouth Families, here on Cape Cod. The organization helps families which have children experiencing a medical crisis, and it's trying to raise money through a … [Read more...]
Books wanted for book review website
Irene Watson is looking for books to review for her new book review website called Reader Views . "As a new author, I struggled to get reviews," she said. "Considering there are over 200,000 books published yearly, most books don’t get the proper review they should. I gathered a team of reviewers throughout U.S. and Canada interested in a … [Read more...]
Oldest Furnace Contest a fun tool for publicity
I'm sitting here shivering in my Betty Boop pajamas, blue bathrobe and pink slippers, practically watching ice crystals form in my coffee mug. As I write this, the clock here in Wisconsin says 6:30 a.m. We program the thermostat in our house so the temperature drops during the night and comes back up around 7 a.m., allegedly to save up to 25 … [Read more...]
Attend Business Journal parties, but don’t pitch
The Business Journal in Milwaukee hosts its annual Book of Lists party on January 19, and I'm kicking myself because I have a speaking engagement that night. Similar parties will be held all across the U.S. by … [Read more...]
Dazzling grand opening won’t ensure a great restaurant review
I found the January issue of Restaurant Startup & Growth magazine in my mailbox today, sent by Patricia Luebke, the freelance writer who interviewed me for the story she wrote on restaurant publicity. The article includes a sidebar on how to please the media, with an interesting tip from Craig Gilbert---freelance writer, food … [Read more...]
Don’t lay guilt trips on media that won’t cover you
A reader emailed me today to show me a pitch letter that her friend had composed and wanted to send to her daily newspaper. The letter, about two pages, is meant to interest the media in her business. Not only does it break every rule of pitching etiquette, it pretty much promises that this particular newspaper will write her off as a kook. I am … [Read more...]
Don’t pay for book reviews
A reader emailed me just now, asking if I think it's ethical for him to charge authors in return for him reviewing their books in his new book review newsletter. "I'd like to pass my costs on to publishers or authors who want their books reviewed," he said. That's a horrible idea, for several reasons. ---How can he be objective when somebody … [Read more...]
Human Capital magazine, “Between the Lines” ezine want your pitches
--The publishers of Human Capital magazine are looking for "lessons learned" stories about your employee recognition programs. For example, what worked and what didn't? What were positive and negative employee reactions? Were there any unexpected reactions? If you have been involved in a recognition program that presented challenges, … [Read more...]
Publicity tips for musicians
When musicians email me asking for publicity tips, I share my best advice. Then I lead them to Bob Baker's website. Bob is a writer, independent musician and former music magazine editor who is dedicated to showing musicians how to get exposure and publicity, connect with fans, sell more CDs, and book more gigs. Here are four tips I found … [Read more...]
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