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Social media boosts book marketing guru's Alexa rankings

By Joan Stewart Too many people make the mistake of looking for immediate sales as validation that they’re receiving a return on their investment of time at social media sites. That’s a mistake. Here’s more proof on how social media participation can bring a not-so-obvious ROI. During the webinar that book marketing guru John Kremer hosted with Jeanne… Read More

How to identify your social media target audience

By Joan Stewart Don’t jump head-first into social media without first identifying your target audience. If you miss this critical step, you could end up wasting a lot of time and energy by reaching out to people who aren’t interested in what you have to say. The My Creative Team blog suggests you ask several questions that can… Read More

Author needs help selling tips booklets for senior citizens

Ted Fuller of Lafayette, Calif., writes: “Thanks to you and Paulette Ensign, the Tips Booklet Queen, I have completed my first two booklets. “‘The Best Ideas Yet About Aging Successfully is 16 pages, and ‘Tips for Writing a Great Memoir is 12 pages.  Now comes the grind of contacting book and gift store distributors, retirement… Read More

How can grass-fed beef ranch connect with target market?

Jeff Clear writes of Monument, Colo., writes: “I do the Internet marketing for Lasater Grasslands Beef, a grass-fed beef ranch in Colorado. “Our target audience consists of environmentally conscious people, moms who want to feed their families healthy beef, and people who have spent money on vitamins because they have already proven they will spend money on health. “Our beef is… Read More

Website for black doctors needs marketing ideas

Cynthia Barnes of Fort Wayne, Ind., writes: “After moving to Fort Wayne, Ind., and being unable to find an African American doctor, I decided to create BlackHealthCareProviders.Org. “The site has a nationwide free referral service that helps consumers find black health care providers in their own neighborhoods. The challenges I face are getting the word out to enough doctors… Read More

Career columnist seeking male sources 60+ with job twist

If you’re a man 60 or older and your career is taking on a striking new dimension, from a career change to national recognition, here’s a chance for some super publicity. Mildred Culp, who writes Workwise, a syndicated column, might want to interview you for a column. These people are disqualified: Women (already represented) Business… Read More

Pasadena sewing instructor needs to target adults, kids

Cynthia Harvey of Pasadena, Calif. writes: “I am a fashion designer, sewing instructor and fashion career advisor. “I own The Sewing Studio in Old Town Pasadena, Calif., where I have fun teaching kids, teens and adults about the fashion industry and how to sew. “For almost two years, I have taught hundreds of students. My goal is to… Read More

Roommate-meeting events need to target 25-to-35 age group

Dave Kadavy of Chicago, Ill. writes: “I run a roommate-meeting event called Flatmate Meetup.  It’s kind of like speed-dating, but for roommates.  I started it in San Francisco and expanded it to Chicago. We now have almost 1,400 members between the two cities. “We currently promote the event by posting on Craigslist where people look… Read More

How to market psychodrama training to doctors, attorneys?

Karen Carnabucci of Racine, Wis. writes: “I’m a psychotherapist working with psychodrama, the creative arts therapies and experiential therapies and I’ve been building my practice slowly and patiently. “Most of my clients have insurance benefits which they use when they see me. Now I want to shift my practice to offer training to helping professionals,… Read More

11 publicity tips for retailers who sell tea—or anything else

Publicity Hound Ruth Furman, a PR specialist and a speaker at this weekend’s World Tea Expo in Las Vegas will be among panelists who will discuss ways tea retailers can generate publicity. She asked if I could provide some tips for her handout, and I thought I’d share them here. These tips are written specifically… Read More

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