Comments on: How Do You Get Publicity Fast Without Spending a Fortune?

By: associationjam.org

associationjam.org — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:58:32 +0000

How Do You Get Publicity Fast Without Spending a Fortune? | StartupNation Blog…

These are just a few, quick tips to help you start your marketing efforts right away while you continue your online research. It takes extra time and effort to pursue, but during difficult times, why not take advantage of all the free opportunities ava…

By: Helen Hames

Helen Hames — Sun, 17 May 2009 23:25:53 +0000

I agree with calling over email. I found out very fast that simply sending releases via email doesn’t work as well. When I began a story over a product announcement approach, my results really improved.

By: Jared O'Toole

Jared O'Toole — Fri, 15 May 2009 04:45:27 +0000

Calling them directly definitely works! More often then not they are open to listening to your pitch and it might get published faster because its fresh in their head.

By: ebay business guide

ebay business guide — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:36:12 +0000

Thnaks for great advice

By: Victor Cheng

Victor Cheng — Wed, 13 May 2009 06:12:50 +0000

Here are a few additional tips that have helped me get press coverage on the Fox Business Network, MSNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Inc. magazine, and SmartMoney magazine.

1) Realize the media does not exist to pitch your product. They exist to write/produce stories that gets readers/viewers to pay attention so they can sell advertising.

2) Instead of just pitching your product, try pitching a story or segment idea that would draw in viewers/readers (e.g., solves the reporter/producer’s #1 problem) — that happens to be related to you, your company, or your product.

Most of my press coverage at http://www.victorcheng.com/press came from pitching a story about the recession and what viewers/readers should do to respond to it. As opposed to my pitching my coaching services.

If you solve the media’s problem, they understand the unspoken quid pro quo. You give me what I need, I’ll let you plug you, your company, or your product briefly… but solve my problem as a reporter FIRST, then I’ll give you your plug.

By: Melanie

Melanie — Tue, 12 May 2009 23:46:54 +0000

Hi Everyone!

Thanks for your note. I’ve listed the free, press-release posting sites here: http://www.rembrandtwrites.com/FreePressReleasePostingSites.htm

If you need more help, just let me know!

By: LisaLisa

LisaLisa — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:17:50 +0000

I agree Thanks for the great tips!

By: Leon Grant Bussinger

Leon Grant Bussinger — Tue, 12 May 2009 12:09:57 +0000

Hi!
Great tips! I was just wondering what some of those sites were that you mentioned about posting free press releases.
Thanks!
-gRANT