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***Want to know how to shoot yourself in the foot with a
very large gun? Follow the example of the PR person who
called me this week trying to pitch a guest for my radio
show.
***"This little piggy went to...the media market..."
Piggybacking and other "inside stuff" you can use to
let the media build traffic and credibility for you--free!
***Did you know you can create your own official holiday--
and then exploit it to get free publicity from the media?
See our "Sound Advice" section below, which also includes a
link to a terrific article by Kelle Campbell on seasonal
ideas you can use to spread the word about yourself, your
business, or your website.
***Most people waste 85 cents of every marketing dollar.
Here's a way to minimize your losses.
Plus...
***"Big Deal" for this issue: Save a bundle on this special
offer...
***Links to three more great articles that will help you get
media attention, generate more traffic, and make money...
***Our list of favorites resources...
and more...
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Quick Media Marketing Tip
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Get a large cannon...
Aim it at your foot...
Fire...
Since I do a radio show in San Antonio, I often get calls
from PR agencies pitching me on having a client as a guest.
I got one a few days days ago which started out something
like this:
"Hi George this is ____________________. The (industry)
convention is in San Antonio this week, and one of my
clients just put a new product on the market that you might
want to feature on your program.
"There's nothing like it in the (industry)," the caller
continued.
He finished by asking me to call him back so that he could
tell me more about it.
Sigh...
This kind of approach rarely gets results because there's
not a single mention of how my listeners could benefit from
this new product, or why they'd even be interested in
hearing about it.
So, if you want to get the media's attention, talk to them
in terms of their viewers, listeners, and readers.
Why would they LIKE to know about it, or why do they NEED to
know about it?
Answer that question, and you have the key to getting print
space or air time.
Otherwise, you're just shooting yourself in the foot with a
very large cannon...
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I go into considerably more depth on this topic in Chapter
One of my ebook, "Going Public: 10 Ways To Use The Mass
Media For Free Advertising, Internet Marketing And Website
Promotion," an ebook by George McKenzie. For more
information, see:
http://www.get-free-publicity.com/goingpublic.html
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Other resources on similar topics:
Joan Stewart has authored a series of 37 "Special Reports"
that are a "must have" for anyone seeking free publicity
from the media. These reports are single-spaced, at least
five pages long, and go into incredible depth on each topic.
Learn more by going to
http://www.get-free-publicity.com/specialreports.htm
You can also sign up for Joan's information-packed
newsletter by going to her website at
http://www.publicityhound.com
Also see Jeffrey Mayer's "Elevator Speech," which will help
you prepare a quick, clear, concise and COMPELLING
description of your product or service.
http://www.get-free-publicity.com/mayer.html
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Advanced Media Marketing Article
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To Get Free Publicity In The Media, Remember That
All News, Like All Politics, Is Local
By George McKenzie
To get a plain text copy of this article, send a blank email
to mailto:george2-13740@sendtheinfo.com
How do you identify newsworthy stories where you work or
live?
Especially newsworthy stories about yourself or your company
that you can pitch to the media in the hope of getting some
free publicity.
By remembering a semi-famous quote from the late Speaker Of
The House Of Representatives, Tip O’Neill.
"All politics is local."
In a sense, all news is local because even global issues
often
have a local impact.
Here are some powerful strategies for spotting opportunities
when they present themselves.
"Piggybacking" simply means putting a fresh or different
twist on something that's already in the news. You might
have you seen a story on the Today Show that reflects
something that's happening in your industry. Call the
station that airs the Today Show and offer a "local angle."
They'll probably interview you as part of the story.
You can piggyback on news items, trends, holidays, or
community events - the possibilities never end.
Trends and new ideas and technologies make for good stories.
When my wife and I opened the first South Texas Subway
Sandwich Shop inside a convenience store, we got a front-
page write-up in The San Antonio Business Journal. It
included a color picture of us standing in front of our
location. Buying an equal amount of ad space would have cost
about eight thousand dollars.
If you’re part of a large company or organization
(university, non-profit, etc) and you’ve got a lot of people
who are qualified to comment on a wide variety of topics,
create and distribute a directory. It can be elaborate or
simple - as long as your media contacts can find a suitable
expert quickly. Include names, titles, and contact numbers
(day and evening) and post your list on your web site.
Polls, surveys, tip sheets, and quizzes make great fillers.
Your data doesn’t need to scientific or statistically
significant, just interesting. Unique contests, such as
Thrifty Rent-a-Car’s annual Honeymoon Disasters Contest, can
generate tons of coverage.
The media love controversy and (despite frequent accusations
to the contrary) most go out of their way to present both
sides of a story. If you can offer a contrarian point of
view --and you can explain your case--reporters will often
give you an opportunity
You can get the media’s attention to publicize upcoming
events: classes, open houses, free demonstrations, visits by
celebrities. Publicity before the event helps spark interest
and boost attendance.
Human-interest stories are everywhere, including your
business. Think about people in your company, group, or
organization. Does someone have an intriguing hobby? Pitch
their story to the local media.
Even the weather and climate can give you a hook for free
publicity. Homebuilders and remodelers can offer tips about
saving energy. Doctors can suggest tips avoiding colds and
flu during the winter.
TV stations and cable channels, radio stations, newspapers,
magazines, trade publications, and newsletters - both print
and electronic - have huge amounts of time and space to
fill.
There are more opportunities than ever, and competition is
fierce for advertising dollars, viewers and subscribers. The
secret to success knowing exactly what they’re looking for -
and giving it to them with a local twist.
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Other Suggested Resources on this topic:
Tom Antion's Teleseminar with Former L.A. Radio Talk Show
Host Joel Roberts: "Kick The Ears Off Your Audience: How To
Be Great On Radio." Available through Tom's "Speaker Shop"
at http://www.get-free-publicity.com/speakershop.html
Joan Stewart's Special Reports
http://www.get-free-publicity.com/specialreports.htm
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SOUND ADVICE - Seasonal Ideas and
How To Declare Your Own Holiday
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Seasonal Ideas
by Kelle Campbell
Holidays and special observances give you a hook to get the
media's attention. For a plain text copy of Kelle's
article, reprinted from her newsletter, send a blank email
to: mailto:george2-14433@sendtheinfo.com
But, you say none of the holidays really suit your needs?
Then make one up.
Did you know you can declare your own holiday? Veteran DJ
Sonny Melendrez explains how in this clip excerpted from my
six-hour audio seminar.
http://www.get-free-publicity.com/clips/holidays.wma
You'll need Windows Media PLayer to listen, and you can
download a free copy at
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Internet Marketing for Local Small Businesses
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Media Tactics: Getting Your Ads Where They Need To Go
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Quest For Press: NEWS RELEASE Q & A
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Opinion from George McKenzie, Editor/Publisher
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"Only about 15 percent of my marketing works. The trick
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Story currently circulating on the internet...offered
without comment.
Subject: good journalism
Two boys are playing hockey on a frozen pond in a Chicago
park when one of the boys is suddenly attacked by a crazed
Rottweiller.
Thinking quickly, the other boy takes his hockey stick,
shoves it under the dog's collar, twists it, and breaks the
dog's neck, saving his friend.
A reporter is strolling by, sees the incident, and rushes
over to interview the boy. "Young Bears Fan Saves Friend
From Vicious Animal," he starts writing in his notebook.
"But I'm not a Bears fan," the little hero replies.
"Sorry, since we're in Chicago, I just assumed you were,"
says the reporter and he starts writing again. "Cub Fan
Rescues Friend From Horrific Attack" he writes in his
notebook.
"I'm not a Cub fan either," the boy says.
"Oh, I assumed everyone in Chicago was either for the Bears
or the Cubs.
What team do you root for?" the reporter asks.
"I'm a Packers fan," the boy replies.
The reporter starts a new sheet in his notebook and writes:
"Little (Expletive Deleted) From Wisconsin Kills Beloved
Family Pet".
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