Press releases aren’t dead. Two decades ago, we used them primarily to generate publicity through traditional media. But these days, smart Publicity Hounds use them to reach consumers directly and pull traffic to our websites. The social media press release also makes it easy for bloggers and others to share our news quickly via social media… Read More
Press Releases
21 Blogging Shortcuts
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #718 May 25, 2013 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. 21 Blogging Shortcuts 2. 40+ Ways to Contact Google 3. New Post at My Blog 4. Hound App of the Week This Week in the Hound… Read More
Press release, news release or media release?
That question baffles Publicity Pups as well as veteran Publicity Hounds. Is a press release just for newspapers and magazines? Does a news release have to include news? Is a media release for all types of media? If you aren’t sure, which one do you use? All three phrases mean the same thing and which one… Read More
Help for Your Slogan or Tagline
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #715 May 14, 2013 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. Help for Your Slogan or Tagline 2. Google+ Vanity URLs Coming 3. News Release Contest Q&A 4. Hound Video of the Week This Week in the… Read More
Press Release Contest
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #714 May 11, 2013 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. Press Release Contest 2. How to Show Your Little Face 3. New Posts at My Blog 4. Hound Photo of the Week This Week in the… Read More
Press release contest kicks off today at Expertclick.com
So you think you write a great press release? Here’s a chance to show off your talents, and experiment with a press release service for one month, for free, with a chance to grab $18,000 in prizes. It’s the first-ever “News Release Contest” sponsored by ExpertClick.com, the two-pronged service that features guest experts on their… Read More
Dog Tweets–How to turn off LinkedIn endorsements
Here are my Top 10 tweets from this past week, great for retweeting! If you missed these, follow me on Twitter. How to turn off LinkedIn endorsements. Skill endorsements are a great way to help build your professional brand. But not all people agree that the feature is useful. Some say it can be a… Read More
Hook Journalists on LinkedIn
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #695 March 5, 2013 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. “Can I Pick Your Brain?” 2. Hook Journalists on LinkedIn 3. How Not to Use Press Releases 4. Hound Joke of the Week This Week in… Read More
An Irresistible Phrase on Facebook
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #662 Nov. 6, 2012 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. An Irresistible Phrase on Facebook 2. Experts Directory Deadline Saturday 3. How to Find a Corporate Sponsor 4. Hound Photos of the Week This Week in The Hound House: I found my prescription… Read More
Tie a No-News Event to a Charity
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #659 Oct. 27, 2012 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. Tie a No-News Event to a Charity 2. Invite Bragging on Facebook 3. New Posts at My Blog 4. Hound Video of the Week This Weekend… Read More