Jill Cranford, co-owner of Stone2Furniture in Livewrmore, Colo., a company that makes indoor and outdoor furniture from stone, is the winner of the Kindle2, Amazon's wireless reading device. Jill's name was chosen from all respondents who answered my Customer Profile Survey earlier this month. If her name sounds familiar, it might be because she … [Read more...]
Top food trends and how PR people should pitch them
If you want publicity in traditional media for a food-related story, don't miss these tips from Nancy Wall Hopkins, deputy editor of food and entertaining at Better Homes and Gardens. Brian Pittman of Bulldog Reporter interviewed her. Here's a quick summary, but please read the entire … [Read more...]
Ugly patio furniture contest needs publicity ideas
Jill Cranford of Livermore, Colo. writes: "My company, Stone2Furniture, which makes indoor and outdoor furniture from stone, is having an Ugly Patio Furniture Contest and we'll be giving away a set of our stone furniture valued at $4,100. The contest runs through August. "So here I am with the rules drawn up, and it's live on our website and in the … [Read more...]
Family entertainment center needs anniversary promo ideas
Jeff Elliot of Cedar Rapids, Iowa writes: "I am a manager at Planet X, a family entertainment center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa featuring mini golf, bumper cars, space bikes, space ball, rock climbing and arcade games. We serve food and cater to many birthday … [Read more...]
Revlon ties contest to ‘lipstick on a pig’ controversy
Most of us may forget the "lipstick on a pig" controversy by next week.
But I'm betting the word lipstick will be front and center on the stump, straight through to the election and possibly beyond. As … [Read more...]
Nashville Opera sponsors ‘Put Me on a Billboard’ Contest
Are you a business or organization celebrating a big anniversary soon?
Or how about just a Publicity Hound who wouldn't mind being a celebrity in your own town? This idea is great for both.
This year, the Nashville Opera is sponsoring a "Put Me on a Billboard Contest" to raise funds and awareness for a new opera house. Earlier … [Read more...]
Promote special events with a ‘hall of fame’
If you're planning a special event, even if it doesn't have anything to do with owls or animals, take a tip from the Houston Nature Center in Houston, Minnesota.
When Publicity Hound Karla Kinstler of the center read one of my tips about creating a Hall of Fame, she … [Read more...]
‘America’s Favorite Mom’ to appear on ‘Today’ show
Do you have a great mom?
Tell the world how much you love her by nominating her as "America's Favorite Mom."
The top 25 moms will be featured on NBC's [Read more...]
‘Dirty hotel glasses’ contest winner
Next time the Sheraton Suites, Embassy Suites or Holiday Inn hotel chains are looking for a PR spokesperson, they should choose the winning candidate from among Publicity Hounds who read my newsletter, "Craigslist: A Valuable Publicity Tool."
Last week, I told you about … [Read more...]
Meet reporters at ‘New York’s Funniest Reporter’ contest
I look for every opportunity to help you connect face-to-face with journalists, and this one sounds like fun. Six New York-area journalists and broadcasters will take to the stage in a stand-up comedy competition that will raise money for Operation Uplink, a charity that supports U.S. … [Read more...]