Roger Pozeznik of Kalamazoo, Michigan writes: “I run All-Star Driver Education in Ann Arbor. Two other big driving schools in town seem to have a monopoly and have gotten lazy with there teaching skills. It’s frustrating to see that they have full classes. “The school I work for is very well-known on the east side… Read More
How to know when you need a publicist
Based on the calls and emails you send me, many of you love the idea of generating free publicity on your own, but some of you don’t have the time. In certain cases, it’s smart to let a publicist do it for you. Here are seven situations when you should consider hiring a publicist: –… Read More
The changing media landscape: How to keep up with it
Newspaper and magazine reporters frequently change jobs, even if it’s to earn a piddly $30 more a week at a competing publication. The TV and radio industries are in flux, too, as stations are bought and sold more quickly than items on eBay. So how can you stay on top of all the major developments on the… Read More
Ribbon-cutting event? You can do better than that
I know you’ve seen photos just like this one hundreds of times. It’s called a ribbon-cutting event, complete with the giant cardbaord scissors, and it’s one of the most-photographed, most boring ways to try to generate publicity. Equally repugnant are those giant cardboard checks that somebody “presents” to someone else, usually when a company or a group… Read More
USA Today reporters list also offers their articles
Thanks to Fox News reporter Jeff Crilley, for reminding us in his free ezine that Publicity Hounds can find a handy list of all USA Today reporters, along with articles they’ve written. This is a huge time-saver because once you know which reporter you should be pitching, you don’t have to search for articles they’ve written. Once advantage… Read More
‘Nightline’ appearance traced back to ezine
If you’re wondering why you should bother publishing an electronic newsletter, or an email tip of the week, publicity in top-tier media outlets is only one reason. Take Barbara Thompson, for example. She graduated from my mentor program, and I heard from her recently when she told me she’s going to be on “Nightline.” And it’s all… Read More
Ergonomics consultants need publicity tips
Kay Richardson of Miami, Florida writes: “I need help with publicity ideas for Work Smart with Ergonomics, Inc., an ergonomic consulting/training company. We provide assessments for businesses that have employees that may be complaining of wrist, neck, back and shoulder pains while sitting at their desk performing typing, researching (surfing) and speaking on the phone,… Read More
PR copywriters: SEO is a great career opportunity
One of the best ways that press release writers and PR people can move ahead, and make more money, is by learning how to write releases not only for humans, but for the search engine spiders. Here’s what Greg Jarboe of SEO-PR, an expert at doing just that, says in this article: “Learning how to use top… Read More
Alternative newspapers should be taken seriously
If you get a call from a reporter who works for an alternative newspaper, be on your guard, and don’t take the interview any less seriously than you would if a reporter from your local daily newspaper had called. That’s the advice from Ken Haseley from the Ammerman Experience, a media training company. In this week’s… Read More
Presidential candidates need advice from all you experts
Attention Rudy Giuliani: Remember when you dressed in drag for those comedy routines? Your enemy bloggers love those photos, like the one at left, showing you dressed up as a platinum blonde startlet. And they could derail your run for the presidency. New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson: When you’re on the presidential campaign trail, that suit jacket that looks like it’s always… Read More