It's a great day to be a PR person and a bad time to be a journalist. So says the March 20 issue of PR Week, in an article commenting on the third annual State of the Media Report written by the … [Read more...]
PR agency websites rank among the lowest
Many PR firms' websites stink. In fact, they rank among the lowest. The Web Marketing Association, sponsor of the annual international WebAward competition, says its decade-long study of web development trends across more … [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...]
How to address journalists might phase Miss Manners, but not the journalists
Cheryl Beck, a freelance writer from Ray Township, Michigan writes: "I have been wondering about the proper way to address journalists/editors. When I call and pitch, after a reporter answers, do I address them as they have introduced themselves? If you answered 'Hello this is Joan' do I say 'Hello Joan I am...and calling from...' or should I be … [Read more...]
Publicity tip: Know when it’s OK to use stock photos in your PR campaign
Ann Van Wagener, design editor at the Poynter Institute, reminds … [Read more...]
Publicity tip–PR pro customizes nine press releases for one event
When you write a press release, how many different versions do you write? Just one? You'll kick yourself when you hear about what Publicity Hound Kathi Petersen does. When Kathi told me she wrote nine versions of one release for a fund-raiser she was publicizing, I thought she was kidding. Then she told me about "The Doors of Asheville," a … [Read more...]
Publicity tip: Posting on Craigslist helps your PR, website page ranking
I watched last night's "Nightline" segment on Craigslist, the wildly successful global billboard for people around the world seeking everything from speech classes to sperm donors. Just hours before, I hosted a … [Read more...]
How do you pitch an idea to McDonald’s, Burger King?
Publicity Hound Jon Merz of Albany, New York writes:
"I have an idea for a great publicity campaign for McDonald's or Burger King that involves a joint venture with my business. The problem is, these companies say they don't accept unsolicited publicity ideas.
"My question is this: how do I get some type of audience with them … [Read more...]
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