If you or your PR client have a great story to tell that can motivate entrepreneurs and upper management, you might be a good candidate for Motivated magazine. Editor Shevaun Voisin said she welcomes pitches. But before pitching, please check out the magazine’s website to get a good feel for its mission. “MOTIVATED Magazine encourages readers… Read More
Expert needs to reach Texas Boomers who want to downsize
Patti Chavet of Frisco, Texas writes: “I’m a sales consultant and I want to brand myself as an expert in active adult lifestyle living in Texas. “My target market is Baby Boomers, age 55 and older, who want to downsize to a maintenance-free home so they’re free explore personal hobbies, interests, public service, education, travel, etc., all in the… Read More
12 proofreading tips for press releases, blogs & other copy
Before you send that next press release, or add copy to your online press room, or post something to your blog, or upload a new article to an article directory site, use Mickie Kennedy’s 8 top tips for proofreading. His company, eReleases, writes and distributes press releases for people who don’t want to do it… Read More
Please Rob Me
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #493 Feb. 23, 2010 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. Please Rob Me 2. Facebook Fan Page Benefits 3. Pitching Big TV Talk Shows 4. Promoting an Art Group 5. Help This Hound 6. Hound Joke… Read More
How to promote a speaker on anti-Semitism?
Judith Bron of Spring Valley, N.Y. writes: ” It is no secret that anti-Semitism is at its highest pinnacle since the end of World War II. “Jews are the longest surviving civilization on the face of the earth. I’d like to get onto the paid speaking circuit and speak about this topic: “In spite of… Read More
How to connect by phone with a LinkedIn connection
By Joan Stewart Here’s a perfect example of how to build a strong relationship with one of your connections on LinkedIn. Follow it to the letter, and you’ll have a strong connection with somebody who can help you, and with whom you can help. Two weeks ago, when I reviewed my LinkedIn messages, I saw… Read More
3 of 4 LinkedIn invitations include this big mistake
When a business associate told me last week that she couldn’t understand why LinkedIn froze her account, especially because she invited only a few dozen people to connect within several months, I had a pretty good idea how that happened. Three out of four of the people who invite me to connect with them on… Read More
When you tweet, you might end up on PleaseRobMe.com
Lots of people don’t think twice before advertising where they are, or where they’re going, on Twitter or Facebook. “Dinner’s only half made, but I’m rushing to pick up my kid from soccer.” “Leaving home and heading to a client meeting at Pete’s Bistro.” “Outa here for a weekend on the ski slopes.” If that describes you, and… Read More
Four Benefits of a Google Profile
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #492 Feb. 16, 2010 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. Four Benefits of a Google Profile 2. Video: Facebook Changes 3. New Media Leads Service 4. Promoting Book Videos 5. Help This Hound 6. Hound Joke… Read More
Why I don’t worry about people giving away ebooks I sell
Twice this week, people who want to create ebooks but are afraid that the content will be plagiarized, or that their customers will give the ebooks to their friends, asked me how I prevent that from happening to my own ebooks. I don’t worry about it. Period. With one slight exception. When you turn a document into a PDF, the security… Read More