The Publicity Hound’s
\nTips of the Week
\nIssue #505 May 18, 2010<\/p>\n
Publisher: Joan Stewart<\/p>\n
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“Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity”<\/p>\n
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In This Issue
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1. Why You Shouldn’t Quit Facebook<\/p>\n
2. Questions the Media Love<\/p>\n
3. How Survey Publicity Snowballs<\/p>\n
4. Story Ideas for June<\/p>\n
5. Hound Joke of the Week<\/p>\n
6. And at My Blogs & Mobile Site…<\/p>\n
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\n1. Why You Shouldn’t Quit Facebook
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A lot of angry Facebook users are abandoning the site and urging
\ntheir friends to bolt, too, because of its confusing privacy
\npolicies.<\/p>\n
You have to navigate through 50 settings with more than 170
\noptions. By default, Facebook can share your profile information
\nwith third-party sites, and if you don’t want that, you have to
\nopt out. Many users think that’s deceptive and that it should be
\nthe other way around.<\/p>\n
I won’t abandon Facebook, where I’ve managed to attract more than
\n5,000 friends and fans–at least not yet.<\/p>\n
With enough pressure, Facebook might alter its policy and reach
\nsome kind of compromise that won’t necessarily placate users, but
\nwill at least encourage them to refrain from jumping ship.<\/p>\n
Already, the marketplace is stepping in. ConnectInPrivate.com,
\ndeveloper of a comprehensive suite of anonymous surfing and
\nInternet privacy tools, will soon announce the launch of its new
\n“Secure My Profile” application for Facebook.<\/p>\n
Hang in there a little while longer and let’s see how this plays
\nout. In the meantime, check out this two-minute video that
\nexplains how to adjust your privacy settings:
\nhttp:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2010\/05\/13\/facebook-privacy-
\nsettings_n_575732.html<\/p>\n
Now, use the site to its greatest advantage. See “11 Ways to ==================================== The next time a journalist interviews you, or a blogger is They love that question. It shows you’re trying to make their job After 22 years working at newspapers, I can tell you that almost Here’s another question that people almost never ask: “Are you Those two questions are among 10 magic phrases to use with the This session is perfect for beginner and intermediate self- Come with your questions and I’ll answer them all, either during I’ll also explain the missing link–how to create relationships The session will be recorded, and you can watch the video replay Register at http:\/\/publicityhound.com\/onlinepublicitytips.htm<\/a><\/p>\n ===================================== Two weeks ago, I wrote about Brian Kluth, a former church pastor More than 160 media outlets covered the results of his most Jeanne Hurlbert, my business partner who is an expert on surveys, This is great stuff for anybody who wants to use inexpensive The best part is that Brian now has names and contact information Jeanne is offering the free download of the half-hour interview ====================================== Here are five story ideas worth pitching during June:<\/p>\n –Speakers, authors and experts: Do you have advice for college –What about advice for newlyweds? Mortgage lenders, marriage –Gardening is booming. How can people use small spaces to grow –What kind of summer clothing is unacceptable in the workplace? –Tell people how to save on summer travel. Share tips on saving ===================================== Thanks to Publicity Hound Maria Antonia for pointing out this “Every once in a while the director did venture minor “Dog’s feet?” asked a mystified Connery.<\/p>\n “Pawses,” Hitchcock drawled.<\/p>\n DOG JOKES & QUOTES EBOOK: 170+ G-rated dog jokes and quotes, BONUS: Buy the ebook and you also get a compilation of the 50 http:\/\/publicityhound.com\/dogjokebook\/<\/a><\/p>\n ==================================== Consider retweeting: Fiction authors: Blog about these 19 topics 9 ways chambers of commerce can use social media ———————————————<\/p>\n Follow me on Twitter: Join my Facebook Fan Page: Connect with me on LinkedIn (and tell me how we know each other): ================================================<\/p>\n Joan Stewart The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #505 May 18, 2010 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. Why You Shouldn’t Quit Facebook 2. Questions the Media Love 3. How Survey Publicity Snowballs 4. Story Ideas for June 5. 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\nAvoid Missed Opportunities on Facebook” at
\nhttp:\/\/publicityhound.com\/publicity-products\/marketing-
\ntapes\/how_to_use_facebook.htm<\/a><\/p>\n
\n2. Questions the Media Love
\n====================================<\/p>\n
\ninterested in an idea you’re pitching, ask this question: “Do you
\nneed other sources?”<\/p>\n
\neasy and you don’t want to hog the media spotlight.\u00a0 If you can
\nprovide a name, email address and phone number for an expert or
\nsource who you know would agree to be interviewed, you’ll
\nposition yourself as helpful.<\/p>\n
\nNOBODY asks that.<\/p>\n
\nlooking for photo ideas?”<\/p>\n
\nmedia. I’ll explain all of them when I present the 90-minute
\nwebinar, “How to REALLY Use Publicity as an Online Marketing
\nChannel and ZIG When Everyone Else is ZAGGING,” from 1:30 to 3
\np.m. Eastern on Wednesday, May 19.<\/p>\n
\npromoters. I presented it a few weeks ago to Stompernet, the
\nassociation of Internet marketers, to rave reviews.<\/p>\n
\nor after the call.<\/p>\n
\nwith journalists and bloggers.\u00a0 And I’ll share my favorite free
\ntools that help you know instantly which journalists need other
\nsources in addition to your expertise, and how to contact them.<\/p>\n
\nafter the call.<\/p>\n
\n3. How Survey Publicity Snowballs
\n=====================================<\/p>\n
\nwho takes an annual “State of the Plate” survey that reports on
\nwhether people are donating more or less money to their churches.<\/p>\n
\nrecent survey.<\/p>\n
\ninterviewed Brian. He explained how he got an initial story on
\nthe front page of the Washington Times, how it snowballed from
\nthere, the simple way he found names of religion editors, and how
\nhe partnered with Christianity Today magazine.<\/p>\n
\nsurveys to position themselves as experts, call attention to
\nemerging trends and build strong relationships with the media.<\/p>\n
\nfor 160 journalists and broadcasters who are interested in his
\ntopic.<\/p>\n
\nat http:\/\/mixiv.com\/vp\/47965\/18826 How about sharing it with your
\nTwitter, Facebook and LinkedIn friends?<\/p>\n
\n4. Story Ideas for June
\n======================================<\/p>\n
\ngraduates? Offer tips on careers, finances and relationships.<\/p>\n
\ncounselors and professional organizers, offer your best tips for
\ngetting started on the right foot.<\/p>\n
\nveggies and save on grocery bills?<\/p>\n
\nImage consultants and HR experts, share your horror stories.<\/p>\n
\ngasoline, buying cheap airline tickets and finding inexpensive
\nlodging.
\nNow, look ahead and start thinking about ideas you can pitch in
\nJuly and beyond. Shawne Duperon and I can help. We recorded the
\nteleseminar I hosted on “103 Sizzling Story Ideas from July
\nthrough December.” It includes a handout listing all of our
\nideas, which we invite you to steal. Learn more at
\nhttp:\/\/publicityhound.com\/publicity-products\/marketing-
\ntapes\/JulyIdeas.htm
\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n5. Hound Joke of the Week
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\nexcerpt from the book “Alfred Hitchcock: A Life in Darkness and
\nLight” that explains how Hitchcock directed Sean Connery on the
\nset of Marnie:<\/p>\n
\n‘adjustments and suggestions’ (Connery’s words) in the rhythm of
\nscenes–which, according to one Connery biographer, largely
\nconsisted of advising the actor to shut his mouth while listening
\nfor his cues, and inserting ‘dog’s feet’ into his lengthier
\nspeeches.<\/p>\n
\nperfect for a dog-lover, your favorite vet, or just for a few
\ngood laughs.<\/p>\n
\nbest websites for dog humor.<\/p>\n
\n6. And at My Blogs & Mobile Site…
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\nCalculate the value of your Facebook Fan Page
\nhttp:\/\/publicityhound.net\/calculate-the-value-of-your-facebook-
\nfan-page\/<\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/publicityhound.net\/fiction-authors-blog-about-these-19-
\ntopics\/<\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.mysocialmediasolution.com\/9-ways-chambers-of-commerce-
\ncan-use-social-media\/<\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.twitter.com\/PublicityHound<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.facebook.com\/publicitytips<\/a><\/p>\n
\nhttp:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/publicityhound<\/a><\/p>\n
\na.k.a. The Publicity Hound<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"