If you have an “in” with producers at any of the big TV talk shows, they’ll tell you exactly how to catch the attention of the people who book the guests. I don’t have any connections. You probably don’t either. But Steve Harrison does. He knows several insiders at the three big networks, and he’s… Read More
TV & Radio
Publicity on NPR is easier if you follow these 3 steps
This is the 14th in a series “50 Tips for Free Publicity”which I’m pinning on Pinterest. Follow me there, and if you like my tips, comment and repin. Just click the button with the red “Pin It” above. * * * National Public Radio makes it incredibly easy for smart Publicity… Read More
Pittsburgh radio station adds weekly car show
If you’re an expert about cars, here’s a new radio show to pitch. “Drivetime” airs on KDKA-AM 1020 in Pittsburgh at 7 a.m. Saturdays. Hosts are Vinnie Richichi and Rob Pratte. Both already work for the station: Richichi is a midday personality on the company’s sports talk KDKA-FM 93.7 and Pratte is a sports reporter… Read More
Wanted: Texas chef for TV show
Jill Bandemer, casting producer for Pilgrim Studios in North Hollywood, is looking for a Texas chef for a new show devoted to hunting and cooking. “One aspect of the show involves good old Texas cooking and how to get that incredible flavorful food Texas is known for,” she says. ” We are looking for chefs… Read More
Wisconsin talk radio show looking for guests
Publicists looking for talk radio shows for their Wisconsin clients who are authors, inventors or just plain interesting might want to add this publicity opportunity to their media databases. Bob Schmidt has launched Talk Today 1290 on WLFN-AM, based in La Crosse, WI, and he’s looking for guests. “I’m trying to focus on… Read More
3 things you DON’T need to get onto big TV shows
Dying to get onto one of the big TV shows like the “Today” show? Of course you are. Just one appearance can send your book flying off the shelves. If you’re a small business person, it can mean thousands of people rushing to your website. If you’re an expert in your field, it can mean… Read More
Peek inside the local TV news biz at TV Spy blog
The one thing that most media outlets do the worst job covering is themselves. That’s why Publicity Hounds who want an inside peek at the personalities and politics at local TV news stations should head over MediaBistro’s TV Spy blog. You’ll find news about: Which anchors, reporters and meteorologists are coming or going at local… Read More
Learn Rachael Ray, Regis & Kelly pitching tips today
If you missed the webinar that Steve Harrison hosted a few weeks ago on how to get onto big TV talk shows like “Rachael Ray,” “Live with Regis & Kelly,” and the “The Wendy Williams Show,” you have another chance to listen. Steve is repeating it at 2 and 7 p.m. Eastern Time today, Thursday, Sept. 8.… Read More
Rachael Ray, Regis & Kelly execs to share pitching tips
If you’re trying to get onto one of the big TV talk shows, the best place to start is usually at the show’s website. But knowing where to look, and making sure your pitch stands out from all the rest, can be near impossible. That’s why Publicity Hounds who want to be on shows like… Read More
Muck Rack lists 140+ journalists on Google+
It’s far too early to conclude whether Google+ is a valuable social media platform, or simply the newest shiny thing, even though self-proclaimed Google+ “experts” are multiplying like rabbits. It’s worth nothing, however, that Muck Rack, the site that tracks major journalists and what they’re writing about on Twitter, has listed more than 140 journalists… Read More