I'll be one of the first in line when the Wisconsin State Fair opens this weekend, making a mad dash to the Expo building to see if two framed needlepoint canvasses I entered won blue ribbons---or were judged good enough to even place. Then it's off to the creampuff building to stand in a mile-long line and watch college kids in white aprons … [Read more...]
Wal-Mart PR push is too little, too late
I love Wal-Mart's convenience, store hours and low prices. Of all the merchants that get a chunk of my money, Wal-Mart probably gets the most. But when it comes to PR, I'd give Wal-Mart the booby prize. A story in the July 25 issue of PR Week says Wal-Mart has begun a media relations and community outreach effort to improve its image in New York … [Read more...]
Help Realtor® with book publicity ideas
Mark Nash of Evanston, Illinois writes: "I am a subcriber to your ezine and it has helped this newbie PR junkie get on 'The The Early Show'on CBS to promote my newest book '1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home' as well as get a nationally syndicated monthly real estate article with byline. "I have hit a publicity lull and need … [Read more...]
How to Create a Buzz with Special Events Publicity
As I watched Tiger Woods sink his putt on Sunday to win the British Open, I couldn't help but wonder whether the Porta Potties on the golf course at St. Andrews in Scotland had pretty toilet paper and delicate hand towels. I doubt it. But every time I watch golf on TV, I'm curious about what the Porta Potties along the course look like. That's … [Read more...]
Help CEO promote sport/entertainment management firm
Jamar Johnson of Phoenix, Arizona writes: "I need help from Publicy Hounds on how to market my company, SportsPro HR, Inc. It provides personal wealth and human resource management services for professional athletes, entertainers, and small business owners. The sports and entertainment management industry is very, very competitive, and I … [Read more...]
Use powerful subheads on press releases and other copy
Of the five stories that appeared on the front page of today's edition of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, my local newspaper, every one of them had a subhead just below the main headline. In today's edition of the Wall Street, all four stories on Page 1 also have subheads. You'll probably find something similar if you check your own local … [Read more...]
How Attorneys Promote Their Experts
Attorneys have more disdain for the media than any other group of professionals I can think of. "Don't talk," they tell their clients who have just been sued or charged with a crime. "No comment," they tell reporters who ask about a big case they're defending. That's why I was delighted to read about the successful publicity campaign launched … [Read more...]
Piggyback onto Harry Potter publicity
The phenomenal success of the sixth Harry Potter book leaves opportunities galore for Publicity Hounds. Here are ways to piggyback off the wave of publicity that will continue in the months ahead for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince." ---Therapists and grief counselors can be the local angle to this national story by commenting on how … [Read more...]
How to find freelancers for news releases, media kits and more in a hurry
Within the last several weeks, two projects have been driving me crazy: something I needed written very quickly, and a PDF document of an ebook that I need to update. But the Word file that I used to create the PDF was corrupted. It's possible to edit a PDF but it's time-consuming and it would have taken me weeks. I have found it virtually … [Read more...]
Author needs help promoting inspirational book
Marsha Jordan of Harshaw, Wisconsin writes: "I'm the founder of a national nonprofit charity helping sick children and I've written a book to use as a fundraiser---a compilation of inspirational essays designed to encourage anyone dealing with difficulties and challenges of life. It's illustrated with drawings by children battling cancer and other … [Read more...]
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