Are You Available?
I’ve mentioned this information before, but I think it’s important. If you’re not receiving media calls and you’ve spent the appropriate time researching various venues, preparing your media kit, updating your online newsroom, and pitching reporters accordingly, there may be one key factor you’ve overlooked – Availability. Their deadlines and you. Many media members work […]
Continue reading...How to Pitch the Media-Part 2
On Tuesday, I shared some quick tips on how to pitch media members. Here are some additional pointers: 5. Be Succinct. Reporters are on deadline. Get to the point fast. Practice what you are going to say in advance. Then, speak clearly and succinctly. Mention the most important benefits of your story angle […]
Continue reading...How to Pitch the Media
Via my previous and articles, I’ve provided a lot of information and websites for your small business press releases and publicity efforts. But if you don’t know how to pitch a reporter once you get through, here are some quick tips to help you through the media process: 1. Know Your Targeted Media Members. […]
Continue reading...Scared of Reporters? 3 Tips to Overcome Your Fears
It’s already October, and Halloween is upon us. With this in mind, are you afraid to talk to reporters? If media interviews make you nervous, there are several things you can do to reduce your stress and handle these calls with confidence. Here’s a quick review: 1. Be prepared. Learn from […]
Continue reading...Boost Awareness in 5 Minutes!
Do you have five minutes? If you have five minutes, you can help boost awareness for your business online! Here are three quick things you can do in about five minutes. Pick your favorite: 1. Enter information on a forum or blog. Visit an online forum or blog where your target market […]
Continue reading...Are you a lazy entrepreneur?
It’s Thursday morning, and I’m responding to an e-mail from a new entrepreneur who wants to know how much I charge to send out a press release. Now, I respond to many of these messages and don’t mind helping out new entrepreneurs. But it always makes me wonder. How much research have these people […]
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