The 5 Reasons Reporters Aren’t Using You As a Source

Aren’t you tired of seeing your competitors getting all the ink? Doesn’t it get old seeing someone else in your industry giving an expert quote when you’re just as qualified (or maybe even more qualified) to give a quote? Do you feel like you’re banging your head against a wall trying to get the media to notic… Read more

5 Ways to Come Up with Ideas for Your Next Pitch

If you’re constantly trying to get your name out there in the media, it can be very difficult to keep coming up with fresh ideas. It’s all too easy to fall into a rut where your pitches just become uninspired and totally ineffective.
Over the years, I’ve come up with a few key tactics that ensure I always have so… Read more

Five Ways to Make Your Press Release Stand Out in a Crowd

Stand Out in a CrowdAs you proof-read your press release, you check to make sure all the essential elements are there:  attention-grabbing headline, well-articulated news angles, dateline written in AP style, tightly-written introductory paragraph that includes all five “W’s,” a quote from a com… Read more