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21 Media Relations Do’s and Don’ts for Optimal News Outcomes?

November 10 2009

News MenYou hope the strong news release you have worked so hard to polish will generate media interest and inquiries. But if it does, and if your spokespeople aren’t prepared for the media, your best effort can get derailed in a hurry.… Read more

7 Reasons Your Press Release Sucks

November 05 2009

Press Release SucksAs a writer I’m constantly trying to learn from my own mistakes and the mistakes of other writers. That’s why I like to occasionally visit some of those free press release distribution websites. It’s unfortunate, but the vast majority of press releases on those sites flat out suck. Wh… Read more

How to Master the Art of the Publicity Stunt

November 03 2009

Publicity StuntThe art of publicity stunts dates back to 1929 when Edward Bernays, Sigmund Freud’s nephew, announced to the media that a group of women’s rights suffragettes would march in a Manhattan parade and light their “Torches of Freedom.” Once in front of the cameras the models lit up L… Read more

Top Free Press Release Distribution Services in 2025 [Complete Guide & Alternatives]

October 13 2009

Free Press Release Distribution Services

Looking for ways to distribute your press release without spending money? You’ve come to the right place. This comprehensive guide covers the best free press release distribution sites available in 2025, with detailed comparisons, submission requir… Read more

Public Relations and Advertising

October 13 2009

The application of public relations and the use of advertising are sometimes misunderstood, igniting a series of unanswered questions for companies needing to create awareness for themselves.

When do you use public relations? Why should you advertise? The best answer on both topics is “It depe… Read more

WTF?? Free Press Release Distribution Head Scratcher

October 06 2009

The concept of a free press release distribution service is a real head scratcher to most PR professionals because it removes “reaching the media” from the equation. Free press release websites are recommended by SEO professionals, webmasters and business owners for one reason: to get on… Read more

Oprah-Worthy? How to Get on the Oprah Winfrey Show

September 15 2009

The Oprah Winfrey Show
(noun)
1. (also known as Oprah) the highest-rated and longest-running daytime U.S. syndicated talk show. It is hosted and produced by Oprah Winfrey through her company Harpo Productions, Inc.
2. maker of dreams; the holy grail of public relations professionals, authors, entrep

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Public Relations Basics: When It Comes to Holiday Press Releases, Sooner is Better

September 01 2009

It’s no secret that the fourth quarter is the most important time of the year for companies marketing to consumers. Holiday shopping can make or break many businesses; many analysts wait to see how a company weathered the holidays before determining its financial outlook. However, booming holid… Read more

Why Email Newsletters Are Doomed

August 25 2009

I’ve been with email newsletter publisher iContact since December using the same list of approximately 12,000 subscribers. Well, a recent newsletter triggered some AOL unsubscribes in which AOL users find it easier to flag as spam than go through the effort to find an unsubscribe link.

This is th… Read more

Six Consecutive Press Release Failures. Why Bother?

August 19 2009

I have seen press releases generate tens of millions of dollars in publicity $449 at a time. If you don’t believe me, just visit: https://www.ereleases.com/testimonials/

Why didn’t your press release do the same? The likely answer is that you gave up, perhaps even after a single press rele… Read more