Calling all event planners, and Publicity Hounds who are charged with generating publicity for a special event. Start paying attention to the TV news shows in your community that are sometimes desperate for guests It can mean the difference between no pre-event coverage and tons of it. One of the best places to look is the weekend news shows at … [Read more...]
Book Tour connects authors with audiences
If you're an author who does book tours or a speaker who's looking for yet another way to spread the word about your speaking engagements, check out Book Tour, a free online service that connects authors with their audiences. Authors can create a profile so fans never again miss your events and media appearances. Love books? Sign up and find out … [Read more...]
‘Follow your heart’ website needs promotion ideas
Elaine Ellen Solart of Skull Valley, Arizona writes: "I need help with getting the word out about Heartaculture, a specific way to make every choice aligned to the heart in order to lead a more fulfilling and productive life. "You hear 'follow your heart' but no one tells you how to do … [Read more...]
Special event publicity: Try for a Guinness World Record
If you're planning a special event, generate publicity by staging a fun publicity stunt, and try to get into the Guinness Book of World Records. Philadelphia is really turning up the heat for its annual Fiesta on the Parkway, part of the Sunoco Welcome America! Independence Day … [Read more...]
Company anniversary? Use this clever publicity hook
Here's a great idea on how to get media attention for your company's anniversary. The longer you've been in business, the more effective it will be.
Let's say you're celebrating your 20th anniversary. Find one or more employees who have been with you all 20 years to comment on the changes they've seen the past two decades.
If … [Read more...]
Art marketers get a taste of January telesummit
I just hung up the phone after being part of tonight's "virtual telesummit opening reception party" for the smARTist Tele-summit 2007, hosted by Ariane Goodwin. And after hearing from all those great artists who joined me, I'm impressed! Before I started my business more than a decade … [Read more...]
Event calendars: How to guarantee a listing
Generating publicity for a big event this fall or winter? Don't put so much thought and effort into getting a big two-page spread---complete with photos, maps and a schedule of events---in your local daily newspaper, then overlook a critical little detail that can land you in hot water. Don't forget about securing a spot on event calendars. … [Read more...]
Fake press passes: If you use them or see them, contact me
I attend a popular trade show each year where several people I know create fake press passes so they don't have to pay the hefty admission fee. It's easier than ever, thanks to desktop publishing. But get caught, and you risk looking like a cheapskate. Even worse, you can ruin your reputation within that industry. If your organization issues … [Read more...]
Publicity tips–Want a celebrity at your special event? Follow these tips
Hoping to book a big-name celebrity for your next special event? It's not as easy as it sounds. One thing must remember is that for celebrities, time is their most precious commodity. That's one of several tips from Rita Tateel, president of [Read more...]
Publicity tip—OverTime magazine wants gift bag items for The Billies gala
OverTime Magazine, an elite business and lifestyle publication that serves readers with a household income of $1.5 million, is looking for items to distribute in gift bags for 25 VIP guests and female professional athletes at The Billies dinner benefit gala featuring Sir Elton John. The … [Read more...]