One of the most difficult jobs for PR people is promoting a nursing home, extended care facility, retirement community or even a senior citizens center. That's because some of these places don't have that much going on. But I got an idea for a terrific angle … [Read more...]
8 interview mistakes you don’t want to make
Of all the possible mistakes you can make when interviewing with the media, the worst one in my book is lying. Bend the truth, even just a little, and that little white lie can suddenly become the story and have far more traction than the original story you … [Read more...]
Natural hair care products company needs publicity ideas
Dalia Wallach of New York, New York writes: "My company has a line of specialty hair care products. Our Get Glow products nourish your hair with formulas that include vitamins, minerals and plant extracts. "As your hair gets healthier, it starts to look … [Read more...]
How to make news when there’s no news
Here's a quick trick for creating news when there's absolutely nothing new to pitch. Be willing to talk about your business problems and how you solved them. Pick up any business journal and you'll see company after company mentioned, usually because they've figured out ways to solve a problem, whether it's delivering the product faster to … [Read more...]
Philadelphia remodeling firm needs marketing ideas
Teresa Berger of North Wales, Pennsylvania writes: "As marketing director for Creative Contracting, Inc., a Philadelphia-area design/build remodeling firm, it's my responsibility to get the company and its ownership more exposure in the community. The owner wants me to get him in … [Read more...]
Journalists suspicious of ‘green’ story ideas
When Bulldog Reporter invited me to be a guest panelist on the July 24 teleseminar designed to help Publicity Hounds create news when there is no news, I jumped at the chance. I wrote three pages of notes for the session titled "Evergreen Magic for PR: Media … [Read more...]
Learn killer sound bites at media training Aug. 1 in New York
If Oprah called tomorrow, or Larry King, or the "Today" Show, and wanted to book you for an appearance later this week, would you be scurrying around at the last minute trying … [Read more...]
Story idea for this week: Freedom from (fill in the blank)
My friend, TV producer Shawne Duperon, has a terrific idea for tying publicity into the July 4 Independence Day theme. Think of a "freedom from..." and use that in your pitch. Examples: ---A health department in the Midwest might pitch tips to give people … [Read more...]
How to get journalists to mention your website
A common frustration with media interviews results when the reporter, for whatever reason, never mentions your website. Here's a way to solve that problem. The next time somebody interviews you, and the reporter asks for the name of your company, use your … [Read more...]
If a journalist uses humor in a query, use it in your pitch
If you subscribe to a service that gives you leads from journalists who are looking for certain types of sources, pay attention to the way the reporter has written the query. Peter Shankman, whose free leads service called "Help a Reporter Out," flags this terrific … [Read more...]
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