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Magazines
Hip hop magazine wants to feature women DJs with clout
Street Report Magazine is looking for women DJs to feature in its “DJs With Clout” section in the April issue. The magazine is a Southern-based hip hop publication that gives exposure to independent artists. Send a press kit to Kim Ellis. She urges you to spread the word about this media lead.
You on a magazine cover? It’s not what you know; it’s who knows you
Landing on the cover of a magazine published by your trade association or professional interest group is a coup! Not because your peers are potential customers, but because it gives you enormous credibility in the eyes of people inside as well as outside your industry. If you’re itching to get onto the cover, Kirstin Carey shared… Read More
Inexpensive gifts will be in demand for holiday gift guides
With the economy hanging by a thread, this could be one of the grimmest retail holiday seasons in decades. That means editors of consumer gift guides will be on the lookout for press releases and photos featuring inexpensive gifts such as calendars, picture frames, jewelry, CDs, books, scrapbooks and even kitchen utensils. (Who in the world would feature… Read More