The slow death of daily newspapers means that over the last 30 years, the once almighty editorial pages have lost much of their influence as well as many of their readers. Regardless, Publicity Hounds still look for every opportunity to use those opinion pages in a publicity campaign. In Chicago, getting an op-ed in one of… Read More
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Media Interview Tips & Training: 10 Magic Phrases They Love
The next time you do a media interview, remember these 10 Magic Phrases the Media Love. Almost no one says these things during an interview. That’s because most people being interviewed talk about themselves and worry about impressing reporters or editors. Use these phrases and they’ll remember you. This is… Read More
Publicity and PR Tools Half Off Until Midnight Tonight
You love sniffing out deals, don’t you? Here’s one that will make your tail wag. Today only, go to The Publicity Hound Store, choose any product–ebook, special report, video–and use the coupon code TREAT at checkout to slash the price in half. Call it what you want: –50 percent off –2-for-the-price-of-1 –Or a Cyber Monday… Read More
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On TV and Radio, Avoid a Hot Mic That Leads to PR Hell
By Roshanda E. Pratt It has happened to presidents, vice-presidents, CEOs, athletes and even reporters. Those who witness it relish in enjoyment while those on the back end are utterly embarrassed. It’s called being unaware of the “hot mic” and saying something intended to be private. Hot mic situations happen more often than you realize.… Read More
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Need publicity training for free? Join me May 11
Set aside some time this month and next to listen to take advantage of three weeks worth valuable free training on how to get free publicity. It’s the Be an Attention Getter Worldwide Telesummit, hosted by PR expert Samantha Whittaker. She has chosen me as the lead-off batter on Monday, May 11. I’m presenting on… Read More