Shirley James of Ormond Beach, Florida writes: “A partner and I have developed an activity-based trading card for tween girls (ages 7-12) called, UgoGrl at http://www.ugogrl.com/. The cards encourage them to become physically active, mentally challenged, creatively inspired, and socially responsible. This is accomplished across six catgories of real-life fun. Each card has a tip,… Read More
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How to promote tutorials on how to speak Chinese
Alex Foo of Christmas Island, Australia writes: “I resigned from a prestigous job three years ago when I discovered that I could help people start Speaking Chinese in 58 minutes with no pen, no paper. “My dream is to help 957,000 people around the world start speaking some basic Chinese before the Beijing Olympic Games… Read More
Gift adventure service for kids needs promotion ideas
Steve Mock of Henderson, Nevada writes: “I am an uncle who was trying to impress my nieces by making my gifts to them an adventure. “As a result, I’ve created my own company, Giftventure. It gives children a personalized week-long treasure hunt that comes in the mail. “At our website at GiftVenture.com, the parents enter a location… Read More
Credit union wants ideas for promoting savings contest
Natasha Henry of Laurel, Maryland writes: “I’m a communications writer for a federal credit union in Maryland. Earlier this year, we launched a year-long savings campaign in which members who make monthly deposits into their accounts get a chance to win several thousand dollars in cash prizes through monthly and quarterly drawings. When members continue making deposits every month, they… Read More
Garage sale signs need online promotion ideas
Nycole Pederson of Eden Prairie, Minnesota writes: “My sister and I love to have garage sales and have always made our own fun, creative, bright signs to attract shoppers. “We had so many people asking us where we bought our signs that we realized there really was a huge need for chic, funky, sassy garage/yard sale signs.… Read More
How can publicists promote a book about identical twins?
Publicity Hound Sharon Dotson of Houston, Texas writes: “I am working with two other publicists to promote identical twins Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, 35, of Redwood City, CA, who between them have survived three lung transplants. “Half Japanese and half-German, the sisters were born with cystic fibrosis and were not expected to live… Read More
Children’s book publisher needs a ‘big idea’ for publicity
Angie Dzalamanow of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina writes: “I am the public relations manager for Sylvan Dell Publishing, a children’s book publisher committed to exciting children’s imaginations with artistically spectacular science, math and nature themed stories. We’re doing fairly well at securing reviews for our 29 titles with key trade publications, regional parenting magazines and bloggers,… Read More
Who else wants to read a book about military wives?
Marna A. Krajewski of Wakefield, Rhode Island writes: “I am an Army wife who had her first book published in May 2006 (HOUSEHOLD BAGGAGE: The Moving Life of a Soldier’s Wife.) It’s a collection of first-person stories about Army family life. “My next book, HOUSEHOLD BAGGAGE HANDLERS: Celebrating the Lives of Military Wives, is coming… Read More
Author of book for Christians needs publicity ideas
Catherine Painter of Raleigh, North Carolina writes: “My Bible study book, ‘So, You’re a Christian! Now What?’ is a 12-week study for small groups in churches, or for individuals who will work through it alone. “The book is in bookstores now and the publisher, Hensley Publishing, also sells them at their website. “I sell… Read More
The Crapper Digest #1 needs publicity ideas
Dave Kessler of Richmond, Indiana writes: “For the last 50 years I’ve sold everything from airplanes to caskets. But I’ve got a challenge now that is proving more difficult. “One of my ebooks published by Amazon.com (in the Amazon Shorts program) is The Crapper Digest #1. It’s available for 49 cents, and readers can download… Read More