Thanks to Shawne Duperon and her publicity newsletter for this lead. “Better TV,” a daytime nationally syndicated lifestyle show debuting this month, is looking for experts, guests, celebrities, chefs, entertainers and more. If you’re an expert who lives in New York City, or you’re planning to visit there, this is a good lead for you. The show… Read More
TV & Radio
Promote special events on weekend TV news shows
Calling all event planners, and Publicity Hounds who are charged with generating publicity for a special event. Start paying attention to the TV news shows in your community that are sometimes desperate for guests It can mean the difference between no pre-event coverage and tons of it. One of the best places to look is the weekend… Read More
‘The Next Food Network Star’ looking for ’08 candidates
I’m addicted to “The Next Food Network Star,” and I’m thrilled that it’s returning for another season in ’08. Foodies who want their own TV show should be thrilled, too, because now’s your chance. But do you have what it takes? The network is looking for people with cooking know-how, either self-taught or professionally trained or… Read More
Paris Hilton can teach you about interviews
Paris Hilton can teach you a thing or two about how to interview on a national TV talk show. During her exclusive interview with Larry King last week, Hilton mentioned that when she was behind bars, she read the Bible. When King asked, “What’s your favorite Bible passage?” She hesitated a long time, then said,… Read More
Want your own radio show? Discover how Wednesday
I’ve been a guest on I don’t know whow many Internet radio shows the last year or two. And I’m always amazed at the number of people who email me weeks and even months after the show has been archived. “I just heard the radio show you did with…and I’m writing to tell you I… Read More
‘The Sopranos’ finale: Piggyback onto this one
The final episode of “The Sopranos” airs a week from Sunday on HBO, and smart Publicity Hounds aren’t wasting time wondering if Tony Soprano will flip—or get whacked. Instead, they’re figuring out ways to generate publicity by piggybacking onto this story. The Washington Post called the show, wrapping up its sixth season, “the television landmark that leaves other landmarks in… Read More
Media interviews: Balance of power has shifted to sources
If you’re involved in a news story and you’re afraid the media will misrepresent you, slant the news, or write it according to their own agenda, don’t refuse comment, thinking they’ll just go away and leave you alone. As I’ve said so many times before, refusing an interview is akin to screaming “we’re guilty,” even if… Read More
Animal whisperer, here’s how to get onto radio
Sandra Larson of Elm, Texas writes: “I’m very interested in hosting a radio show as an animal communicator. On the air, I would do live readings for your audiences’ favorite furry friends. Also, we could take the on-air audience on soul journeys which are guided meditations. After the meditation, if time permitted, we could share… Read More
New Age, self-improvement, mind-body-soul radio show database
If you’re an expert in any one of these four areas, you may have had a difficult time getting booked on radio shows: –Inspirational –New Age –Self-improvemenet –Mind-body-spirit Reiki, energy healing, aroma therapy, feng shui, using essential oils for healing and pampring, mysticism, channeling, chanting, horoscopes, numerology, palmistry and other topics are often viewed by talk show… Read More
Food Network looking for Iron Chef fans
The Iron Chef, a popular program on the Food Network, is looking for people who also love Iron Chef competitions, from fans who dress up in Japanese costumes to full-length videos of people who host their own cooking competitions. Tell the network why nobody Iron Chefs like you do and they might send a camera… Read More