What Can Authors Learn from the Olympics?
Dan JanalPublicity Expert As the Olympics come to a close, my thoughts go to two points: 1. There are going to be a lot of Olympians hitting the speaking circuit. If they thought training for the Olympics was hard, just wait until they have to clear the speaker bureau hurdles and the meeting planner high jumps! Their work [...]
PR LEADS Success Story: Marjory Wildcraft, organic farmer, information publisher
Marjory WIldcraft Organic gardener and information publisher Marjory Wildcraft used our media databases to contact her local media about an event she planned. Look at these great results! “Yes, I did get interviews from your list (along with a ton of follow up). Having that contact info sped up the process significantly. It is still not yet done, but here [...]
Jeff Jarvis' Advice to Speakers: Shut Up!
Futurist Jeff Jarvis nearly caused a riot at the National Speakers Association conference when he told speakers that audiences wanted to hear speakers less and audiences more. He advocates that speakers give a bit of content from the platform and then take advantage of the collective wisdom in the audience. In fact, his keynote speech incorporated that element [...]
Management consultant gets publicity with PR LEADS
Andreas Scherer is managing partner of Salto Partners, a Management Consulting firm that is focused on increasing its customers’ top line revenue and getting things done operationally. Here is how he uses PR LEADS to get more business: The PR I get is used in the following ways: 1. Email and Social Media Marketing: I send articles in which I am [...]
PR LEADS Success Profile: Dan Weedin, Insurance and Risk Management Consultant
Dan Weedin, Insurance and Risk Management Consultant has had great success with PR LEADS. "Here are the top sites I’ve been quoted in: · American Express OPEN for Business · The Street · Toastmasters International Magazine · Best Review · Philadelphia Enquirer · Baltimore Sun "I use these all in gaining speaking opportunities and in my electronic press [...]
Convention Etiquette 101
The people you meet at conventions are the friendliest, politest and most considerate people in the world. Except when they are crashing boors. Read this article to increase your etiquette IQ so you don’t make a fool of yourself at the next convention. Note: All these stories are true. I couldn’t possibly make this up. 1. If you want to [...]
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