Thousands of people who are being downsized, right-sized and capsized during this bad economy aren't waiting around for a job offer. They're looking to the Web for their next career---and maybe even riches. Enter [Read more...]
Holistic health coach needs publicity, marketing tips
Nancy L. Jerominski of SeaTac, Wash. writes: "I'm a holistic lifestyle coach who has pitched a variety of story ideas, including 'maddening menopausal symptoms stopped without meds' and 'stop doing crunches for flatter abs.' "I actually HAVE pitched Oprah several times with no results. There are lots of miserable menopausal women, and I can help … [Read more...]
Booklet author wants to attract licensees, publicity
Hugo Tschudin of River Vale, N.J. writes: "My booklet, Wake Up to Abundant Energy: 113 Ways to Make it Easy to 'Rise and Shine,' takes the struggle out of getting up in the morning. "I'd like to find licensees who could buy the booklets in bulk to give away to customers who request a … [Read more...]
Grow your business, beat competitors with your own book
For sales people and business owners ONLY: Answer this question in 10 seconds or less. If you sell a product or service, what's the one thing that sets you apart from your competitors? If your answer isn't "a book," you could be leaving money on the table. If you own a business/professional practice, or certainly if you sell something … [Read more...]
Human/pet psychic wants ideas for marketing her business
Terri Jay of Washoe Valley, Nev. writes: "I am a psychic messenger for humans and pets. My main focus right now is to generate private reading clients and also to get the word out about what I do. "I am able to communicate with people who have Alzheimer's, dementia, autism, or those in a coma. These communication disorders affect millions of … [Read more...]
11 publicity tips for retailers who sell tea—or anything else
Publicity Hound Ruth Furman, a PR specialist and a speaker at this weekend's World Tea Expo in Las Vegas will be among panelists who will discuss ways tea retailers can generate publicity. She asked if I could provide some … [Read more...]
Dallas/Fort Worth concierge service asks for marketing ideas
Shametra L. Thomas of Dallas, Texas writes: "I have a new concierge business, The Savvy DFW Mommy, in Dallas, Texas. The business targets professional/working moms. "It serves the Dallas/Fort Worth area and specializes in on call personal assistance, corporate concierge services, home organization, home improvement project management, event … [Read more...]
Financial advisors, use WJS section to market yourself
I passed along this tip to my financial adviser today and she loved it. "If I were you," I said, "I'd grab the Wealth Manager special section inside Monday's (April 13, 2009) Wall Street Journal. There's a cover story on Seven Questions to Ask When Picking a … [Read more...]
Furniture consigment shop in N.H. needs marketing tips
Karen Nardella of Conway, N.H. writes: "I am a sole proprietor who owns the Emporium Consignment Outlet and Home Staging Center, a consignment shop for high-end furniture in Conway, N.H. "I sell gently-used, high-quality, brand-name furniture such as Ethan Allan, and I pay the owner 55 percent of the sale. All the furniture is no more than 10 … [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...]
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