Larry Richards of Raleigh, North Carolina asks: “Where can an author get accurate information about the many book clubs and book discussion groups that exist in the U.S.? “My book is titled The Blind Prophet, one of six books in my Invisible War series, and it’s a story about angels and demons. It should be… Read More
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How does musicians’ social networking site spread the word?
Kevin Gardiner of Tolland, Connecticut writes: “I am the president of Tune Rooms, a social network for musicians that lets users collaborate in virtual song-writing sessions. “Since we launched our site, we’ve received overwhelmingly positive feedback. But the main gripe that we don’t have enough users. I need to figure out how to grow the… Read More
Natural hair care products company needs publicity ideas
Dalia Wallach of New York, New York writes: “My company has a line of specialty hair care products. Our Get Glow products nourish your hair with formulas that include vitamins, minerals and plant extracts. “As your hair gets healthier, it starts to look better and you don’t have to wash it as often which is… Read More
Philadelphia remodeling firm needs marketing ideas
Teresa Berger of North Wales, Pennsylvania writes: “As marketing director for Creative Contracting, Inc., a Philadelphia-area design/build remodeling firm, it’s my responsibility to get the company and its ownership more exposure in the community. The owner wants me to get him in front of more people, and find outlets for giving seminars and speeches to consumers, business networking organizations… Read More
How can the blind decipher images on online registration page?
Marcus Simmons, president of the Motown Automotive Professionals, asks: “I want to broaden my presence in the digital world and need to enroll in various online courses. “Since I’m blind, I can’t write down the characters in the image on the registration page, because my screen-reader can’t decipher images. Do your Hounds have any suggestions around this problem?”
Help HR company promote to Dallas/Ft. Worth businesses
Michelle Suter of Frisco, Texas writes: “Our company, Administaff, is a professional employer organization that serves as that serves as a full-time human resources department for small and medium-sized businesses. “We have had a great deal of national advertising, yet my best clients are small business owners in the Dallas/Fort Worth area who have from seven… Read More
Couple needs help promoting book on depression, suicide
Patricia “Trish” Gallagher of Worcester, Pa. writes: “My husband, John, and I are doing a print on demand book and need help to publicize it and try to book paid speaking engagements. “The book is Don’t Jump! Out of the Shadows about Depression and Suicide. It’s about how John tried to commit suicide by jumping… Read More
Publicists needs ideas for Christmas, cookbook promotions
Tracy Arceo of Pelican Publishing of Gretna, LA writes: “I am a publicist for Pelican Publishing Company. The publicists have been presented with a challenge and we’re having trouble comping up with ideas. “Our company has two rather large series of books. One series is based on the classic children’s poem “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” each… Read More
Help a designer promote a wardrobe survey for women
Merri Cvetan of Big Bend, Wisconsin writes: “As an interior designer, I’m always looking for ways to drive people to my website and business. “I am creating a fun survey to find out the relationship between a woman’s wardrobe and the colors she decorates her home with. I will offer a designer notebook to one or… Read More
Help get print publicity for book on fiscal/physical fitness
Mary Ammons of Nashville, Tennessee writes: “We had a successful launch of a book on physical and financial fitness (authored by: celebrity Jack LaLanne and financial advisor Matthew J. Rettick) in New York and have had a great run with television on shows like the Today Show, Fox Business, etc. “But we’re having trouble garnering… Read More