Publicity Hound Sheryl P. Kurland of Orlando, FL writes: With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, which is a logical tie-in to my product, I need some new, exciting, low-cost ideas prior to the holiday to stimulate Valentine’s Day book sales. I’m the author of the self-published Everlasting Matrimony: Pearls Of Wisdom From Couples Married… Read More
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Write an unsolicited testimonial for additional publicity
If you love the products or services of a particular vendor, or you drop whatever you’re doing to open an ezine you’ve subscribed to, let the world know. It could lead to publicity you never expected. That’s what happened to me recently when author Carolyn Howard-Johnson’s ezine arrived in my Inbox a few weeks ago.… Read More
Product for heavy Christmas tree ornaments needs publicity
Shannon Hein of Fort Collins, Colorado writes: “I am helping a friend promote Branchies, a product she invented that lets people hang heavy objects on their Christmas trees. “They attach easily to the trunk of your Christmas tree and support very heavy and bulky ornaments. They are a great way to transform your tree using… Read More
Obama inauguration donors: Pitch to your local media
President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team is appealing to campaign donors and others to contribute to the Inauguation festivities, which will cost at least $40 million. If you’ll be ponying up money to help, you could pitch the story to your local media. If you know the names of other individual donors or businesses in your… Read More
Artists, learn the 10 qualities of a marketing plan
When it comes to teaching artists about marketing, Alyson Stanfield is right up there at the top of the list as one of the premiere art marketing experts. If you’re selling artwork of any kind, from portraits to garden art, you ‘ll want to listen to the interview she did with Ariane Goodwin on the… Read More
Author needs ghostwriter for a book on brain health
Nancy Wurtzel of Thousand Oaks, California writes: “I have a client who is interested in writing a book on brain health, targeted to Baby Boomers. My idea is to take the book in an entirely different direction so it will stand out from the dozens of other books that have already been published on this… Read More
Sell how-to reports without a website, shopping cart or hassles
Internet marketers are hawking thousands of products that promise to help you promote yourself and get rich quick—AFTER you pay, in some cases, several thousand dollars for the how-to information. I just discovered one of those how-to products that’s perfect for Publicity Hounds, but at a paltry $10. It just might be the best money… Read More
EzineArticles.com adds 17 new niche market categories
You can now choose from 17 new categories for niche markets where you can submit your how-to and advice articles at EzineArticles.com: Animation Career Advice Consulting Job Search Techniques Workplace Safety Radio Budgeting Content Management Systems Futures and Commodites Elder-Law Collectible Jewelry Adventure Travel City Guides and Information Golf Travel and Resorts Menopause/Hormone Replacement Therapy Publishing Technical Writing If you haven’t… Read More
Help promote a Wisconsin retirement community art show
Kendra Hinzmann of Oshkosh, Wisconsin writes: “I am the director for a fine art exhibit space within an upscale retirement community. This new venture was mostly set in place as life enrichment for the residents, but I really wanted to include the community as well. “I got on board with the local Gallery Walks (over… Read More
NPR canceling ‘Day to Day,’ ‘News & Notes’
National Public Radio is canceling “Day to Day,” and “News & Notes” March 29 and laying off 7 percent of its staff, after experiencing sharp declines in funding, especially from corporate sponsors. Twenty-two journalists will lose their jobs, including hosts Madeleine Brand and Farai Chideya. The shows are both based in Culver City, Calif., at NPR West, a… Read More