Marcus Simmons of Southfield, Michigan writes: "The Motown Automotive Professionals nonprofit is in its start-up stage. We will provide no-cost automotive vocational training for socially and economically deprived young adults as they emerge from high school. "I have been on the 6 o'clock news on two channels so far, and we have [Read more...]
Pitching tip: Join the conversation first
Shel Israel, co-author of the blockbuster Naked Conversations, has helpful [Read more...]
Press release tip to lure the media
I'm betting 9 out of 10 of you won't bother doing this because it's too time-consuming. But if you do, you'll see more media outlets using your press releases and calling you for interviews. This exercise is courtesy of Paul J. Krupin, whose company writes and distributes press … [Read more...]
Press release from NASA: 8 things you can learn
I don't care how technical or complicated your topic is. If you're writing a press release about it, that's no excuse to be boring.
NASA's press release about moon dust, written by Dave Dooling, serves as a great example. I found … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Media Minute resumes
PR guy Jerry Brown's excellent Monday Morning Media Minute ezine resumes after a two-year hiatus. It's a quick one-minute read, delivered to your email box each Monday morning, that gives you a quick tip about how to work with the media. Today's topic, for example, is how to frame an issue to control the debate. The white-on-black type at his … [Read more...]
Prepare for TV/radio interviews via Toastmasters
Here's a great tip from Publicity Hound Kay Canavino, a photographer from Adams, Massachusetts, for anone who wants to sharpen their interviewing skills for radio and TV appearances: "They can hone their speaking skills by joining a local chapter of [Read more...]
How to promote a horticulture degree
Elaine Grassbaugh of Columbus, Ohio writes: "Agriculture colleges across the U.S. are experiencing low enrollment rates, especially in the area of horticulture. This is mainly due to the cost of a 4- or 5-year bachelor's degree. Also, many two-year community colleges now offer this major. "How can a department in a major land grant university … [Read more...]
Photo tips: It’s a camera, not a gun
If you're taking publicity photos for your organization, or you're hiring a freelance photographer to do it for you, keep in mind these photo tips courtesy of Sean McManus. I particularly like the one titled "No firing squad": "It's a camera, not a gun. Smile. Or at least, don't look so terrified. People often shoot photos against walls to get … [Read more...]
How to promote a college’s music industry degree
I am the first-year teaching assistant in the University of Miami's Music Business and Entertainment Industries Program department, and one of my major responsibilities is to promote the program. Our goal is to be recognized as an important preparatory program for aspiring industry professionals by both the music industry community and the … [Read more...]
Help wanted with difficult marketing client
Marketing consultant Karla Swita of Mosinee, Wisconsin writes: "You know the guy who says 'Word of mouth has gotten me this far, so why should I pay for marketing now?' Well, he's my client. "I'd love some ideas on how to promote a custom kitchen and bath manufacturing shop without sending him into sticker shock. I'm tapped out of ideas on how to … [Read more...]
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