Publicity

Using Humor to Get Free Publicity

A PR expert, a rabbi and a minister go into a bar… That could be the start of a joke, but it is the start of this article on when and how to use humor in your publicity. There is a time and a place for just about anything and humor can be [...]

Using Humor to Get Free PublicityDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:17+00:00

Free Publicity Tactics: Finding the Best Media Outlets for Your News

Many people make the mistake of thinking that if they get on the Oprah show, they will become famous and get rich. That’s far from true. In fact, unless you have a real blockbuster story that ties in with what Oprah wants to talk about, you’ll be headed for a dead end. That’s [...]

Free Publicity Tactics: Finding the Best Media Outlets for Your NewsDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:17+00:00

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

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 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

Media Tips from Trial Lawyer Thomas Puccio

Thomas Puccio, the trial lawyer who defended famous clients including Claus von Bulow, posted these media tips in this book, "In the Name of the Law: Confessions of a Trail Lawyer." "Always tell reporters things are going great - even if 14 nuns have just tkaen the stand to identify your client as the man [...]

Media Tips from Trial Lawyer Thomas PuccioDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:17+00:00

"Reporters Are Looking for YOU!" Zooms to #2 Spot on Amazon PR Books!

My new book, "Reporters Are Looking for YOU!" zoomed to the #2 spot on the Amazon best-seller list for public relations books - on its first day of "soft launch" to my email list members! Imagine what will happen when I tell the rest of the world about this book, which shares my publicity tips [...]

"Reporters Are Looking for YOU!" Zooms to #2 Spot on Amazon PR Books!Dan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:18+00:00

Children’s Book Authors Get New Site for Publicity, Marketing Tips

To me, there’s almost nothing more important than training the next generation of kids to read. Reading opens up worlds of imagination for young minds, and that love of reading will carry over to reading for business, health and self-improvement. That’s why I’m pleased to announce that Jon Bard asked me to write a column [...]

Children’s Book Authors Get New Site for Publicity, Marketing TipsDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:18+00:00

Tips to Get on Reality TV from Celebrity Hair Stylist BIlly Lowe and Publicity Coach Dan Janal

Frankly, I'd like to throw Khloe, Snooki and the desperate Housewives of New Jersey under a bus. But it seems like everyone wants to be a Reality TV star. If that's in your plan, consider these look-good/feel-good tips from Billy Lowe, celebrity hairstylist and longtime PR LEADS client who is now offering beauty services to [...]

Tips to Get on Reality TV from Celebrity Hair Stylist BIlly Lowe and Publicity Coach Dan JanalDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:18+00:00

Now's the time to plan your editorial calendar

Now’s the time to create your editorial calendar for 2012. What articles should you write to tie into themes that your customers want to know about? What articles will reporters write that you can contribute to? I can help you create your editorial calendar as part of a one-time coaching session so you get all [...]

Now's the time to plan your editorial calendarDan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:18+00:00

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