Dan Janal

About Dan Janal

Dan Janal is Founder and President of PR LEADS Expert Resource Network.

USA TODAY called Dan Janal “a true Internet pioneer” because he has more than 20 years of PR experience. He was on the PR team that launched America Online. He also handled PR assignments for IBM, Reader’s Digest, American Express, AT&T and more than 100 other high-tech companies, including many startups. He was responsible for the PR that introduced the CD ROM industry, as he served as PR counsel to Grolier and their Electronic Encyclopedia, the first piece of consumer software for CD-ROMS.

The San Francisco Chronicle called Dan Janal “an Email marketing expert.”

The LA Times called Dan Janal “an Internet marketing expert.”

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Tips for Pitching Reporters from Publicity Consultant Dan Janal

Reporters need ideas from you to write their stories. But there is a right way and a wrong way to pitch your story. Here are a few tips on what not to do. Don’t even think of breaking these rules if you want to get published. 1. Don’t assume they have all the [...]

Tips for Pitching Reporters from Publicity Consultant Dan JanalDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:17+00:00

Learn the Lingo of Book Publishing Before You Sign on the Dotted Line

It's often been said that writing is a creative pursuit, but book publishing is a business. In fact, the process of getting a print book into the world can be complicated. If you opt to self-publish a book, you're responsible for all the decisions related to the book and mistakes can be expensive. [...]

Learn the Lingo of Book Publishing Before You Sign on the Dotted LineDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:17+00:00

Publicity Expert Dan Janal Featured on Cover of Insights Magazine

I'm on the cover of Insights Magazine! Check it out at http://getei.com/DanGift.html It gave me an opportunity to share my success secrets. Part of the cover story arrangement was allowing me to give all of my friends access to this outstanding 60-page issue with my compliments. Check out this great gift of [...]

Publicity Expert Dan Janal Featured on Cover of Insights MagazineDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:17+00:00

PitchingNotes: Reporter Reviews

There are reviews of hotels, restaurants and movies. Why isn’t there a review of reporters? Now there is one! “Pitching Notes recently launched to create a database of pitching tips and reporter reviews. Their objective is to have a profile for every reporter out there, so every PR pro can benefit from a wide database [...]

PitchingNotes: Reporter ReviewsDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:17+00:00

Media Training Tips for Politicians from Publicity Coach Dan Janal

I’m hooked on all the news and opinion shows about politics. I’ve noticed several media training tips that politicians seem to use. Could they help you? I hope not! That’s right. Not. These answers are probably the least-classy way to respond to media – and they do it all the time. 1. Deny you said [...]

Media Training Tips for Politicians from Publicity Coach Dan JanalDan Janal2012-04-23T19:26:40+00:00

How to Find Your Ideal Coaching Client Who Won't Drive You Crazy

3 Steps to Identifying Your Key Customer When I coach my clients, and I ask them who their ideal client is, they usually say, “Everyone.” That’s because they honestly believe that their message can help everyone. And it probably can. The trouble is, the market doesn’t like solutions that appeal to the masses. They want [...]

How to Find Your Ideal Coaching Client Who Won't Drive You CrazyDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:17+00:00

How to Get Quoted in the New York Times: Rain Today Interviews PR Expert Dan Janal

Thanks to the Internet and social media, it's never been easier to build relationships with reporters and get quoted in their publications. Journalists from all types of publications, including The New York Times and Harvard Business Review, are always looking for sources for their articles. And if you can capture their attention, they will turn [...]

How to Get Quoted in the New York Times: Rain Today Interviews PR Expert Dan JanalDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:17+00:00

Why PowerPoint Doesn’t Suck, After All

Speakers love to criticize PowerPoint. I was one of them. I’m not any longer. When speakers slam PowerPoint, they say things like: “You shouldn’t read your presentation.” “If they can read your presentation, then what extra value do you bring?” “PowerPoint takes the attention from the speaker – and you’re the reason they are there.” [...]

Why PowerPoint Doesn’t Suck, After AllDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:17+00:00

How Can I Sell More Books at Conferences? PR Coach Dan Janal Interviews Author David Koop

I thought I was at the “Lady and the Champs” conference for speakers, but I might as well have been at the David Koop “How to Sell Books at a Conference” conference. David’s one of my favorite PR LEADERS and he was racking up sales of his book, even though he was a [...]

How Can I Sell More Books at Conferences? PR Coach Dan Janal Interviews Author David KoopDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:17+00:00

Media Training: YouTube Tips to Make You Look Professional

Media coach Karen Friedman posted a great video showing how to make professional looking YouTube videos. Here's the link: http://www.karenfriedman.com/blog/2012/03/13/three-simple-strategies-to-ace-your-next-you-tube-video/

Media Training: YouTube Tips to Make You Look ProfessionalDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:17+00:00

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