Dozens of radio and TV talk shows are looking for guests right now, and you might make the perfect interview for one of them, or several dozen of them! But many of the producers and guest bookers aren’t wasting time listening to people pitch them over the phone. They’re going straight to the RadioTour.com website… Read More
TV & Radio
Radio publicity: More tips to make hosts love you
This guest post, the second of a two-part series, was written by Margaret Larkin, owner of Metrolingua LLC in Chicago. She produces the popular podcast Radiogirl. You can also find her on Google Plus and Google Voice at 716-202-TALK (8255). See Part 1. Radio interviews are tricky: How to be the perfect guest. * … Read More
Radio interviews are tricky: How to be a perfect guest
This guest post, the first of a two-part series, was written by Margaret Larkin, owner of Metrolingua LLC in Chicago. She produces the popular podcast Radiogirl. You can also find her on Google Plus and Google Voice at 716-202-TALK (8255). * * * I’ve been working in radio for a while, and part… Read More
Sydney success story
Hi Joan, As an aside, I signed up for your press release tutorial and got up to about day 19, but then I’ve heard nothing since. Not sure why…. I was enjoying it! Today on the radio programme I like to listen to on Sydney’s (Australia) local ABC radio, they were starting a new competition.… Read More
Pros and cons of TV and radio publicity
This is the second in a three-part series on the advantages and disadvantages of print, broadcast and online publicity. Part III will be featured next and focus on online publicity. * * * Earlier this week, I listed the pros and cons of publicity in newspapers, magazines and other print media. Today,… Read More
Dog Tweets–How Internet Radio can increase your site’s traffic
Here are my Top 10 tweets from this past week, great for retweeting! If you missed these, follow me on Twitter. How Internet Radio can increase your site’s traffic. Web Hosting Jerry lists top 3 sites. http://ow.ly/gBfna 7 tips for using ProfNet to score big with the media, [also applies to free services]. http://ow.ly/gFnM7 2… Read More
Copycat TV news story: Buy a diamond, get a gun
It pays to be a copycat, especially if you’re after free publicity. When jewelry store owner Harold van Beek, near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, heard that a jeweler in Georgia had gotten publicity for offering a hunting rifle to every customer who bought diamond jewelry, he copied the marketing tactic and found himself on the local news.… Read More
Authors: Your big advantage on local TV talk shows
UPDATE ON SEPT. 14, 2012: We really rocked the “Get On TV” webinar yesterday. Here’s the replay, including what I think is the best part: Step-by-step instructions on how to write a segment proposal. Access the replay here. * * * Any author who has been booked as a guest on a… Read More
Climb the TV publicity ladder, one rung at a time
UPDATE ON SEPT. 14, 2012: We really rocked the “Get On TV” webinar yesterday. Here’s the replay, including what I think is the best part: Step-by-step instructions on how to write a segment proposal. Access the replay here. * * * Author and life coach Clint Arthur has done an… Read More
TV pilot needs CEOs struggling with personnel issues
An award winning production company is looking for CEO’s/entrepreneurs who want expert help with personnel issues. This TV pilot will be a real-life series about unique American office environments that could benefit from a management expert. Your company might be dealing with a stubborn middleman or a lethargic sales team. Or maybe the business is… Read More