It baffles me why so many PR people complain about a lack of business yet never think of offering to present a program to their local Rotary or Kiwanis Club on how to get publicity. When they grumble that they don't have enough clients, I suggest they create an inexpensive information product on how to get publicity, then give it away. Then they … [Read more...]
And the bad taste award for PR & marketing goes to…
When PR and marketing firms become giddy over their own creativity, look out. A new 44-second commercial called "BANG" created by Maloney & Fox to announce the launch of its Quality Products Division, spoofs a commercial for a male enhancement pill. M&F calls it an "advermation" and is sending the video to new business … [Read more...]
Marketing and publicity tips for a professional organizer
Kyna Morrison of Zephyrhills, Florida asks: "I am just starting a Professional Organizing business. I need something at my website or in my advertising that will differentiate me from all the other professional organizers and make people remember me and say 'Oh yeah, I saw her ad...' or 'I remember, she's the one who...' "I cater to an affluent … [Read more...]
Deadlines approaching for holiday gift guides
You have less than two months to pitch editors of holiday gift guides---those special sections in magazines and newspapers that feature products and services that would make great holiday gifts. Getting your product mentioned in these guides is often far easier than convincing an editor to feature it in any other story or section. [Read more...]
How to Promote Beer-scented Soap
Cheryl Stroup of Sanger, California writes: I am a soap maker working out of my home (you can visit my website). I use only natural ingredients in my soaps. One of the hottest rages in the market is food-scented soaps and other products such as candles. Most fruits and foods do not produce essential oils. Any soap that smells of fruits is … [Read more...]
Help CEO promote sport/entertainment management firm
Jamar Johnson of Phoenix, Arizona writes: "I need help from Publicy Hounds on how to market my company, SportsPro HR, Inc. It provides personal wealth and human resource management services for professional athletes, entertainers, and small business owners. The sports and entertainment management industry is very, very competitive, and I … [Read more...]
How to promote a pocket-size medication tracker
Donna Davidson and Laurel Simmons from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada write: "We have a product that is a practical and very cool medication tracker, a pocket-size manual that lets people record their medications. It's simple and low tech on purpose. You don't need computers. It can be carried anywhere. It's tear-proof and water-proof and great in all … [Read more...]
How a freelance business writer can get more clients
This week, Cheryl Beck asks: "I am a freelance writer and I am trying to get more business writing clients. I also offer some publicity services because writing is so heavily involved. What I need are ideas to promote myself to get the ball rolling. I can think of campaigns for other companies, but not many for myself as a home-based B2B … [Read more...]
PR tips at AMA website
PR Newswire is now providing educational PR content to the American Marketing Association's website. It includes writing tips, frequently asked questions and educational articles including: Using Your Website as an Effective PR Tool; Six Simple Steps for Turning Your Company into a Heavily Quoted Source; Tips on Writing an Effective Feature … [Read more...]
How to promote software that claims it will change your life
Noah St. John of Dracut, Massachusetts writes: Our new program called JUST ASK ME Mind Makeovers is the first software that uses questions, rather than statements, to help people change their lives. You've heard of "affirmations"? Our program uses AFFORMATIONS, which are empowering questions that get you to change your subconscious assumptions … [Read more...]
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