Public Relations for Online Article Submission Sites Considered

In studying the online article submission web sites of the present period it seems to me that some do not fair so well, while others do better than could be expected. Why is this? Well some is good strong customer service and listening to the authors who post and those who pick up the syndication services.

How to Combine PR with SEO for Maximum Online Exposure

I'd like to share with you a strategy for combining search engine optimization with online PR. It's called the optimized press release, and when done right it can give you direct exposure and search engine boost, all at the same time.

Body Language Tips for News Interviews

A reporter has phoned and asked to meet you for an interview. How do you avoid sending the wrong body language signals? Media Trainer Greg Ward explains the importance of remaining open and enthusiastic.

How to Capitalize on Your Nonprofit's Media Coverage

When your nonprofit generates flattering media coverage, you naturally want to share it on your website. But beware. In this day and age of easy access to information, it's all too easy to forget copyright and permissions conventions. Follow this quick guide to capitalizing on your media coverage without risking copyright infringement.

Common Press Release Mistakes: Include your Contact Information

Contact information is by far the most important part of your press release and you need to make sure that you provide enough information so that a reader of the press release will be able to reach you. There are some news publications that will take your press release and write a news story without contacting you; however, most news sources who want to base a story off of your press releases will attempt to contact you before they write an article to get more information and their own quotes.

Write a Media Release that Gets Results

How to write a media or press release that has the best opportunity of being published. Follow this simple formula to write an effective media release, piece by piece.

Breaking Into Blogs: The New Channel You Can't Ignore

New social media such as blogs, discussion boards and podcasts have dramatically changed the way your customers communicate. Make sure that your public relations and marketing programs take advantage of these new media outlets to help you reach new customers.

News You Can Use - Winning More New Business From Media Coverage

For many people, sending out a press release and seeing the article in print, or hearing your company mentioned on the radio, is the end in itself – but in my opinion, that's just the start. A timely story about your company can gain good coverage in trade, local and even national media if everything goes according to plan. Failing that, regular coverage in local and trade publications is certainly achievable – if you keep finding stories that are relevant and of interest.

Jump-Start Your PR Know-How and Results in Short Order for the New Year

Jump-Start Your PR Know-How and Results in Short Order in the New Year, Plus Tips on Blogging and Getting Oprah’s Attention From Experts Who Know the Score It’s a brand new year. You’ve got a fresh slate to turn your business into a publicity machine that generates favorable headlines that shine a light on your winning ways. In doing so, you can get known, build buzz, earn credibility, and generate a path of qualified leads to your door. What growing business doesn’t want more of all of that? Here's how.

Your Top PR Opportunities for 2007

Publicity should be a part of every business marketing plan for their business or book. As a new author, it can mean a sharp increase in sales. For a new business, it can create word of mouth and more customers.

Smart Media Communications; Part 3 - How To Write A Press Release And More

(Part 3) of a continuing mini series: Article provides experienced perspective into press release writing including important questions you should ask yourself. Touches on media kits, follow up techniques and source for free online wire distribution service.

Smart Media Communications; Part 5 - Understanding Media Politics And Your PR Plan

This final article in the mini series covers important issues to consider including media politics and managing a PR/communications plan.

What Makes Web Press Releases Different from Traditional Ones?

If you're newly initiated into the Web marketing world, you may wonder about internet PR. Why do you need it? How are Web press releases different than the traditional ones you learned to write in Journalism class?

Creative Ideas for Small and Medium Business Public Relations

This article includes several ideas for inexpensive but effective public-relation ideas for small and medium sized businesses.