If you're trying to get onto "The Diane Rehm Show" on National Public Radio, forget about pitching her for an author interview if you're self-published. "If a publishing house is not interested in publishing your book, there has got … [Read more...]
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Gift List includes press release writing, distribution services
The Gift List, the fee-based service that provides leads on media outlets planning special coverage of things that make great gifts, will now write your news releases and distribute them to the media.
That means people who sell various products and services no longer have to … [Read more...]
BookExpo America will feature journalists galore
If you're attending the giant BookExpo America convention in Washington, D.C. May 18-21, pay attention to the journalists, book reviewers and other media people who will be there, keynoting or speaking on panels. I found these names while paging through the convention program. This list … [Read more...]
College speakers wanted: Free teleseminar explains how to get booked
Too many speakers go after the same markets when trying to book speaking engagements. They chase after trade association meeting planners who typically receive calls and letters from several dozen speakers each day. James Malinchak, a 33-year-old stock broker-turned-speaker, says that if you can … [Read more...]
Pay-for-placement spreading to TV news
When I watch "The Sopranos," my eyes are riveted on their refrigerator and kitchen cupboards, hoping to catch a peek at what America's most dysfunctional mob family is eating these days. Son AJ chows down on Kellogg's Corn Pops, and papa bear Tony guzzles Tropicana orange juice right … [Read more...]
NPR’s ‘This I Believe’ wants essays about your core values
If you're struggling to come up with a story idea, or your pitches keep bombing, and you live in the U.S., this tip is for you. National Public Radio has a new feature called "This I Believe," a national project that invites … [Read more...]
Email pitches to journalists need these 8 elements
When you email a story idea to the media, does it include the eight key elements of the perfect pitch? A compelling, not cute, subject line No more than one screen of type Mentioning a specific section of the newspaper or magazine, or a specific part of a TV or radio show, where your story would be a good fit. This lets them know you are … [Read more...]
Food nutrition facts will beef up food pitches
If you're pitching a story about a food product, offer the nutritional benefits of the product at the front of your pitch. That's one of three tips offered by David Ward in his article in the March 20 issue of PR Week. Other PR tips for foodies include: ---Look beyond newspaper food pages … [Read more...]
Publicity for musicians, songwriters and bands on a budget
Update on March 23, 2018: I just discovered a wonderful step-by-step tutorial called The Ultimate Guide to Social Media Marketing for Musicians by Ged Richardson.
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Liberal media on the rise—Here’s how to pitch
The March 13 issue of PR Week reports that liberal media seem to have a heightened profile, mostly because of the opposition to the war in Iraq. Progressive magazines, blogs, radio and TV programs are reporting bigger audiences. That means it's a great time for Publicity Hounds to pitch. PR … [Read more...]
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