Attention publicists who are coming to the IBPA Publishing University this weekend in San Francisco.
Can I buy you coffee? I'm arriving mid-day on Friday, and I'll be presenting on three panels on Saturday. But I'm staying over on … [Read more...]
Today last day for Publicity Summit discount–3 spots left
Today is the last day to take advantage of a price break for attending Steve Harrison's National Publicity Summit, Oct. 12-15, in New York City. Only three spots are remaining. The price goes up by $1,200.00 after today, Friday, Sept. 23. Apply here. Harrison is … [Read more...]
How to avoid choosing the wrong date for your event
When I hosted the teleseminar last week on "50+ Places Online to Promote Your Live & Virtual Events to Reach Your Target Market & Pull Sell-out Crowds," I mentioned briefly that event planners can use online calendar sites to see which events are competing with … [Read more...]
Free ticket for 3 days of Internet marketing training
If you need Internet marketing training, but you can't afford one of those expensive programs from a coach, here's something even better.
It's a free ticket to a three-day live event, an in-depth crash course on the very latest techniques and tools that you must know if you sell any product or service online.
StomperNet, the … [Read more...]
Help promote a Wisconsin retirement community art show
Kendra Hinzmann of Oshkosh, Wisconsin writes:
"I am the director for a fine art exhibit space within an upscale retirement community. This new venture was mostly set in place as life enrichment for the residents, but I really wanted to include the community as well.
"I got on board … [Read more...]
Gift expert needs product ideas for Pittsburgh Women’s Expo
Jennifer Melnick Carota of Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania writes: "I am an expert bargain shopper and 'give-ologist' known as the Gift Therapist. I have a ton of fun teaching folks how find fabulous gifts on a shoestring budget. "I recently combined all of my … [Read more...]
Meet journalists at writers conference in April
Here's a great tip for getting some face time with journalists, courtesy of Mitch Davis of Expertclick: The Online Yearbook of Experts. He'll be at American Society of Journalists and Authors 2008 Writers Conference in New York, April 11-13. It's a perfect venue … [Read more...]
CVBs, chambers: Bring ‘Ellen’ to your town
Here's a chance for Convention & Visitors Bureaus or chambers of commerce to strut their best stuff and bring the Ellen Degeneres Show to their town. Ellen is sponsoring a "Wish You Were Here" program. (This is not a contest for legal reasons, claims a PR rep.) It's a 10-week project to … [Read more...]
Online event calendars: Which are your favorites?
OK, all you publicists and self-promoters. I'm in the market for the very best online calendar directories, preferably free, where you can post blurbs about your events. I'll trade you six of mine for six of yours---or even just one of yours. Here are some of the sites … [Read more...]
Press clubs: Logical place to meet journalists
If you're looking for ways to meet your favorite local journalist in a relaxed a relaxed social setting, join your local press club. Press clubs promote journalism excellence through a variety of programs, activities and monthly meetings. Most members are from the working press, but plenty of PR people also belong. David Niles, former editor of … [Read more...]