If you're pitching business news, you probably know lots of the big-name journalists who work for top-tier publications like the Wall Street Journal and Forbes. You may not be familiar, however, with some of the up-and-coming writers who are really making a name for themselves in business journalism. I harp constantly about researching … [Read more...]
Animal whisperer, here’s how to get onto radio
Sandra Larson of Elm, Texas writes: "I'm very interested in hosting a radio show as an animal communicator. On the air, I would do live readings for your audiences' favorite furry friends. Also, we could take the on-air audience on soul journeys which are guided meditations. After the meditation, if time permitted, we could share your callers' … [Read more...]
Pitch freelancers to increase your publicity hits
Start forming relationships with freelance writers if you want publicity. Many of them write articles for a variety of publications, which increases your chances for publicity. If they interview you for one article, they might rely on your expertise for another article for a different publication. [Read more...]
What to do instead of complaining about negative publicity
When real estate agents were doing well several years ago, I don't remember them praising the media for running story after story about how they'd list a house one day and sell it the next.
OK, so the bubble burst. Media stories about this aren't responsible for lower sales. Agents need to work extra-hard and extra-smart. Get out of … [Read more...]
David Meerman Scott thanked these 163 bloggers
I've only been blogging for a few years, and I'm still learning.
For example, in this morning's post about the 163 bloggers who David Meerman Scott thanked, I never listed the … [Read more...]
Authors, thank bloggers when your book is published
Here's a brilliant idea that can create such a huge buzz online for your new book that it will fly off the shelves. During your research and writing, start keeping a list of bloggers who helped you in some way, either by blogging about you and your book, or by contributing to it, or about mentioning you. Then as soon as the book is published, … [Read more...]
Frommer’s travel writer accepting invitations
Trying to get publicity for your travel-related destinattion? The Frommer's travel website has an average of 1 million visitors a month who view some 18 million pages. About 250,000 subscribers receive a related newsletter three times a week. Here's one way to get into … [Read more...]
Why you should read reporters’ blogs
Any Publicity Hound who wants to build a strong relationship with a journalist should first find out if that journalist blogs. Many reporters blog because they want to. Others blog, grudgingly, because they have to. A reporter's blog will tip you off to sorts of insider stuff you wouldn't otherwise know if you read only the reporter's printed and … [Read more...]
The changing media landscape: How to keep up with it
Newspaper and magazine reporters frequently change jobs, even if it's to earn a piddly $30 more a week at a competing publication.
The TV and radio industries are in flux, too, as stations are bought and sold more quickly than items on eBay. So how can you stay on top of all the major developments on the media landscape?
USA Today reporters list also offers their articles
Thanks to Fox News reporter Jeff Crilley, for reminding us in his free ezine that Publicity Hounds can find a handy list of all USA Today reporters, along with … [Read more...]
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