People in the media will never admit to outsiders, but they often think their occupation gives them a license to snoop. I certainly thought so when I worked as a newspaper reporter in Ohio in the seventies and eighties. In fact, I loved to eavesdrop during my lunch hour. I'd go to a local restaurant with another reporter and order lunch. Then, … [Read more...]
Los Angeles, Boston Police Departments are blogging
Lots of police departments I've worked with as a reporter usually rate a D or F when it comes to public relations. But give the Los Angeles Police Department an A for effort for its new blog. It includes run-of-the mill stuff like internal promotions. But you'll also find lots of newsy … [Read more...]
Child abuse stories can make it onto TV with creative pitches
My friend, TV reporter Shawne Duperon, has fabulous ideas on how to get TV people interested in your story. In her ezine this week, she featured the following question from Chris Jamieson of the Washington Council for Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect: "I work in the child … [Read more...]
Fact-checks with reporters help ensure accurate stories
When I read a correction in this morning's paper, it reminded me to remind you that whenever a print reporter interviews you for a story, never ask if it's OK to read the story before it's printed because you're afraid they'll screw it up. That's not the way the game is played, and it will label you as clueless. How, then, can you ensure that the … [Read more...]
Radio, TV talk shows need emergency guests
If you've been a guest on a TV or radio show and you'd love to make a return visit this summer, here's a quick way to get the producer's attention. Offer to fill in if a guest cancels or runs into travel problems. Radio and TV talk show hosts dread having to fill an entire hour when a guest fails to show up, and you could be the one to save them … [Read more...]
Wedding planner needs creative ideas for workshops
Marisa Menzel of Madison, Wisconsin writes: "I'm a wedding planner and have recently started hosting monthly 'workshops' at a local bridal shop. Each month we ask one wedding professional to come in to talk about their trade. "We tell the attendees the name of the business that the professional is from, but the main focus is informative, as … [Read more...]
Tip sheets explain how to avoid summer injuries
While everyone else was attending parades and picnics yesterday, I spent seven hours on Memorial Day cleaning out my perennial gardens. Dressed in shorts and a sleeveless shirt, I ended up with a sunburn so bad that it feels like my shoulders are on fire. Silly me for forgetting to slather on the sunscreen. I'll bet some of you are also feeling … [Read more...]
Byline Writers’ Desk Calendar needs contributors
The Byline Writers' Desk Calendar is looking for contributors for its 2008 calendar. If you're a writer who has been paid for your work, you're eligible to submit an entry. All genres and disciplines are welcome. See the submission guidelines. Thanks to Publicity Hound … [Read more...]
Golf stories about caddies, dads, granddads wanted for golf book
BlueStreak Publishing, which recently published the book, "Lifelong Looper--The Story of a Caddie Legend" by Cindy O’Krepki, is compiling short, heartwarming stories about golf, caddies, fathers or grandfathers for future books and is … [Read more...]
How to write a bio: Make it compelling, fun and personal
Lots of Publicity Hounds spend far too much time crafting the perfect pitch and ignoring a marketing tool that can get them in front of journalists: their bio. At Publishers Marketing Association University in Washington, D.C., last week, I cringed when I heard national correspondent [Read more...]
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