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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How Can a Dead Author Have a Platform?

No self-respecting publisher today will talk to an author who doesn't have a large "platform" of followers who will by a book and a marketing plan that shows how the author will sell the book. So how did Stieg Larsson become a best-selling author, years after he died without publishing a book in his life? [...]

How Can a Dead Author Have a Platform?2016-11-28T23:38:23+00:00

How Not to Do Customer Service

How many times have you received messages from companies that were doing things for “your convenience” when in reality it was for their convenience? I might not mind them doing it, but they should be honest.

How Not to Do Customer Service2016-11-28T23:38:23+00:00

Is Your Website Speaking the Same Language as Your Prospects?

I recently visited Madrid and had a wonderful time. But at many times, I felt like a stranger in a strange land. I realized that feeling affects many visitors to your website. Here's why Your website prospects are like tourists in a foreign country. They don't know you. They don't trust you. They have many [...]

Is Your Website Speaking the Same Language as Your Prospects?2016-11-28T23:38:23+00:00

Day 3 – Madrid Chronicles – I Meet a Famous Spanish Actor

We met a famous Spanish actor today in the immersion section of the class. Juan Anillo spoke about his life as an actor and actively tried to get me to ask him questions in Spanish. He seemed like a very warm and personable fellow. I got his picture with me. I hope I can upload [...]

Day 3 – Madrid Chronicles – I Meet a Famous Spanish Actor2016-11-28T23:38:23+00:00

Madrid Day 2 – Happiest Art Museum Ever

I was going to go to the Thyssen Bornesmisaz museum for an hour, but it was so good, I stayed for four hours! Travel writer Rick Steeves says it is a museum filled with major works by minor artists and minor works by major artists. There´s a lesson to be learned there. Think about it. Reasons it [...]

Madrid Day 2 – Happiest Art Museum Ever2016-11-28T23:38:23+00:00

Madrid Chronicles – Day 1

So far, so good! Madrid is a very pretty city with lots of grand buildings adorned with decorative sculptures or intricate grillworks. There are lots of good pictures to be had here. Everything is fairly close together and the subway stops are every where.  It is easy to get around.It is also very hot so [...]

Madrid Chronicles – Day 12010-07-27T06:06:11+00:00

Get Publicity By Conducting Surveys

Surveys are a great way for consultants and small businesses to get publicity. Why? Because reporters love numbers!

Get Publicity By Conducting Surveys2016-11-28T23:38:23+00:00

Position Yourself as an Expert: Host Your Own Contest

I’m a big fan of TV competition shows to find the next Food Network Star and the next design star. So you know I’d love it when someone takes that great idea and brings it to a level that you and I can benefit from. So let me tell you about my friend Linda Claire Puig and her great idea.

Position Yourself as an Expert: Host Your Own Contest2016-11-28T23:38:23+00:00

Get More Client by Asking “Disqualifying Questions”

What would happen if you ran an ad on Google and everyone clicked on it? Would you be thrilled that so many people wanted to know about your service? Or would be shocked at the size of the bill and your inability to handle so many requests for information so quickly? Maybe both.

Get More Client by Asking “Disqualifying Questions”2016-11-28T23:38:23+00:00

First Book Out On Next Wave of Web Marketing – Web 3.0

The books you read will have a profound impact on your life, your business and ultimately your bottom line. Because of that, I really, really felt I needed to share this one with you and encourage you to get yourself a copyóespecially today. The book is called Marketing in the Moment: The Practical Guide to [...]

First Book Out On Next Wave of Web Marketing – Web 3.02016-11-28T23:38:23+00:00

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