USA Today says that globally, 2006 was likely the sixth-warmest on record, although final worldwide data won't be available until March. If you've experienced the winter heat wave, think of interesting story ideas you can pitch to the media. My local newspapers and TV stations are reporting on all kinds of local angles, from an absence of snowmen … [Read more...]
Craigslist gives reporters story ideas galore
One of my favorite resources for story ideas when I worked as a reporter was my own newspaper. I'd turn to the classified ad section and read the categories marked "Miscellaneous," "Wanted" and "For Sale." Quite often, I'd find an interesting classified ad that would then lead to a phone call to the person who placed it, and then an … [Read more...]
Embrodiery author needs book marketing tips
Yvette Stanton Sydney, Australia writes: "I am the Australian publisher of a small, but growing range of embroidery books. I am about to launch two onto the U.S. market. I'd love suggestions of how make a big splash in a very niche pond. "The market is predominantly women, many of whom love counted cross-stitch and needlepoint. Vetty Creations … [Read more...]
Publicity tips for getting mentioned in books
Once of the best ways to generate publicity for your product, service, cause or issue is to be mentioned in somebody else's book. I was reminded of that today, when the UPS guy delivered a copy of "Make Your Business Survive and Thrive!---100+ Proven … [Read more...]
Women’s online community needs promotion tips
Publicity Hound Kare Anderson writes: "I am co-founder of a new business that's going public in January, called SavvyHer. It's the only online community for women age 45 and older to contribute tips for making their lives easier and more joyful. They can even be recognized and rewarded with gifts from sponsors each month, when the community votes … [Read more...]
Write press releases for readers, not clients
If you write press releases, one of the worst mistakes you can make is writing to please the boss or the PR client. Here's what bosses and clients like to see: What I call "the B.S. quote." It sounds like this: "The ABC Widget Company is honored to be a part of this long-standing tradition blah-blah-blah..." On first reference, … [Read more...]
BoomerWomenBlog.com needs promo ideas
Lois Carter Fay of Massanutten, Virginia writes: "I just started a new blog, BoomerWomenBlog.com, that combines marketing ideas with Boomer Women. It's also set up to maintain contact with a women's group, Women's Forum, that I run in my local community. What's the best way to publicize my new blog and to generate heaps of traffic?" … [Read more...]
John Kremer offers media contacts
Book marketing expert John Kremer is publishing a daily "Kremer 100 PR" newsletter featuring key media contacts---editors, book reviewers, radio and TV producers, magazines, newspapers, syndicated columnists, etc. For only $30 a year, he'll deliver a … [Read more...]
Publicity tips for construction trade mags
If you work for a construction company, or you're pitching the construction trade magazines, don't miss this article in which several editors from the trades offer their best tips on how to get their attention. They discuss several things I've written about in "Special Report #49: 17 Ways … [Read more...]
More ideas for holiday pitches
The weeks leading up to Christmas are the very best times to pitch the media with your story idea. I offered several controversial holiday ideas earlier this week, and I just found a [Read more...]
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