John T. Unger of Mancelona, MI writes: “My fire bowls, original art which I’ve been making since 2005, have been copied by a manufacturer. He is now suing me in federal court to overturn my existing copyrights and continue making knockoffs. “I have a strong case, a great lawyer and believe that if I can… Read More
Contests
Want a Bulldog PR award? Teleconference explains how to win
If you’re a PR firm or practitioner hoping to win a coveted Bulldog Award, you’ll have the chance to hear directly from three veteran judges on exactly what they’re looking for in a winning entry. Bulldog Reporter is hosting a free 60-minute teleconference at 1 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, Nov. 3. It’s limited to the first 200… Read More
Win lunch with Jack Canfield and pick his brain
If you’re writing your first book, or your next one, who better than Jack Canfield to tell you what you need to do to make that book fly off the shelves? I can’t begin to guess what he charges for one-on-one consulting. But no matter. You can win a lunch with Canfield, co-author of the phenomenal “Chicken Soup” series… Read More
Jill Cranford wins Kindle2 in Publicity Hound survey drawing
Jill Cranford, co-owner of Stone2Furniture in Livewrmore, Colo., a company that makes indoor and outdoor furniture from stone, is the winner of the Kindle2, Amazon’s wireless reading device. Jill’s name was chosen from all respondents who answered my Customer Profile Survey earlier this month. If her name sounds familiar, it might be because she submitted a Help… Read More
Top food trends and how PR people should pitch them
If you want publicity in traditional media for a food-related story, don’t miss these tips from Nancy Wall Hopkins, deputy editor of food and entertaining at Better Homes and Gardens. Brian Pittman of Bulldog Reporter interviewed her. Here’s a quick summary, but please read the entire article. After each one of Nancy’s tips, I’ve also given you some of my… Read More
Ugly patio furniture contest needs publicity ideas
Jill Cranford of Livermore, Colo. writes: “My company, Stone2Furniture, which makes indoor and outdoor furniture from stone, is having an Ugly Patio Furniture Contest and we’ll be giving away a set of our stone furniture valued at $4,100. The contest runs through August. “So here I am with the rules drawn up, and it’s live… Read More
Family entertainment center needs anniversary promo ideas
Jeff Elliot of Cedar Rapids, Iowa writes: “I am a manager at Planet X, a family entertainment center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa featuring mini golf, bumper cars, space bikes, space ball, rock climbing and arcade games. We serve food and cater to many birthday parties and corporate events. “Do your Hounds have any clever ideas on how we… Read More
Revlon ties contest to ‘lipstick on a pig’ controversy
Most of us may forget the “lipstick on a pig” controversy by next week. But I’m betting the word lipstick will be front and center on the stump, straight through to the election and possibly beyond. As soon as the news about Barack Obama’s lipstick comment broke yesterday, the media went nuts. Race Taylor, a deejay for WPLJ-FM… Read More
Nashville Opera sponsors ‘Put Me on a Billboard’ Contest
Are you a business or organization celebrating a big anniversary soon? Or how about just a Publicity Hound who wouldn’t mind being a celebrity in your own town? This idea is great for both. This year, the Nashville Opera is sponsoring a “Put Me on a Billboard Contest” to raise funds and awareness for a new opera… Read More
Promote special events with a ‘hall of fame’
If you’re planning a special event, even if it doesn’t have anything to do with owls or animals, take a tip from the Houston Nature Center in Houston, Minnesota. When Publicity Hound Karla Kinstler of the center read one of my tips about creating a Hall of Fame, she knew the idea was a perfect fit… Read More