Who Is Dan Janal?
Dan Janal is Founder and President of PR LEADS Expert Resource Network.
He is responsible for growing the company from startup to more than 5,000 satisfied clients over the past 15 years. He is responsible for skyrocketing sales and marketing, creating clever new products and services, establishing mutually beneficial industry alliances and delivering outstanding customer service and training.
People who know Dan describe him as “warm,” “friendly, “helpful,” “insightful,” “witty” and “caring.”
Dan Janal’s Achievements
The San Francisco Chronicle called Dan Janal “an Email marketing expert.”
The LA Times called Dan Janal “an Internet marketing expert.”
Before starting a career in public relations and marketing, Dan Janal was an award-winning newspaper reporter for the Today newspaper in Cocoa, FL, news editor of the Port Chester (NY) Daily Item and business news editor for the Rockland County (NY) Journal-News. He has won writing awards from the National Education Association and the Hearst Foundation.
He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism from Northwestern University’s famed Medill School of Journalism.
He’s probably the only person who created 8 different businesses that make $100,000 a year by using 8 different business models. He’s spoken on marketing topics and futurism in six countries and four continents and have taught at Berkeley and Stanford. Dan’s one of the most creative, problem-solving persons you’ve ever encountered.
Visit Dan Janal’s keynote speaking website for more information.
The Latest From Dan Janal’s PR LEADS Blog
Publicize Your Publicity: Great Idea from a PR LEADER!
People are always asking me what to do with all the great media coverage they get with PR LEADS. Here's a great idea from Robert Livinsgtone of IdealCost.com. He has his media hits printed on his business cards. He has the normal info you'd expect to see on a card, like name, contact info, etc. But on the back he lists the high-value places he's been quoted in under a column labeled "In the News." I also like his line at the bottom, "and many more." Thanks for sharing, Robert.
BlogWorld: The New Influencers: Bloggers and Social Media Producers
Bloggers have influence and major players are reaching out to influence them. Consider these events at BlogWorld:
BlogWorld Conference 2010: Random Thoughts
I’m at BlogWorld at the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas with about 3,000 other people trying to make sense of this new media. Here are random thoughts, in no particular order of importance.
Chilean Miner's Choice: Hot Bath or Media Training?
If I were trapped in a mine, thousands of feet underground for more than two months, I don’t think my [...]
Teleseminar: Using Social Media to Launch Your Book
In the past, authors did well using email campaigns to broadcast book launches with bonuses. This process is so “2009.” Today, you have to use all of your tools. If you can build followers with your blog and then get attention on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, you are more likely to drive people to your book site or Amazon page and make the sale. In this teleseminar, Marcia Reynolds will show how she integrated these tools to take her book to #1 on Amazon for Leadership and Management books for women and still keeps her in the top 10.
How to Build an Effective Media List That Generates Coverage for You
The most effective way to get your message to the media is to target the most interested reporters and avoid the ones who aren’t interested. Sounds simple, but you’d be surprised how often small businesses blast press releases and pitch letters to any and every reporter they happen to find on a generic media list. Reporters hate this. If you can personalize a pitch or target a press release, you’ll stand a much better chance of being quoted. To make the best use of your time – and not waste a reporter’s time, here are 10 tips to selecting an effective media list.