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Just when hope starts to fade…

It’s 4:00 a.m., and I just turned on the computer and took my first sip of coffee.   With the stress of the economy, the election and  an increase in the number of  reporters losing their jobs, it has been an uphill battle to build buzz for my clients.   And just when frustration started […]

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Are Reporters Reading Your E-Mails?

  It’s 8:30 a.m. and you’ve spent the morning crafting the perfect e-mail to announce your brand new clothing line for dogs.   You click “send” and wait for a response from the business editor at The New York Times. Now, it’s noon and still no response from the editor. You call and get voice […]

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Vote and Move On

  Did you vote? I’m sure you will hear this a lot today, but it is an important election. And it will be interesting to see the media frenzy announcing all of the results. Whatever happens, reporters will spend some time discussing the issues, and then it will be (somewhat) back to “business as usual.” […]

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Times are Tough But Don’t Get Scared. Get Help.

With Halloween here along with  economic uncertainty, things can get pretty scary. But instead of letting  things get to you,  find some support and help online. In addition to my free articles and small business public relations information here: www.mainstreetmediasavvy.com In addition to some great PR tips, Nancy Juetten  offers Public-Teaâ„¢-TO-GO! gift bundles to raise […]

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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 […]

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