Put Your Expertise into a Book: Dave Ramsey’s Path to Celebrity

PR Firms, PR Firm, PR Agencies, PR Agency, Public Relations FirmsToday’s celebrity is not always a movie or TV star, or famous recording artist. Rather, today’s celebrity is frequently an expert in his or her field, whether it is decorating, gardening, investing or healthcare. These “expert celebrities” are the people we look up to, the people who have the information we are searching for, or who inspire us to make a change for the better in our professional or personal lives. Read more on putting your expertise into a book →

Do You Have What it Takes to Be THE Recognized Expert in Your Field?

You might see yourself as only one of a million people who are knowledgeable in a particular area, but your friends, family and colleagues may see you as the reigning expert on the subject, the go-to guy or gal with the answers. Read more on having what it takes to be the recognized expert in your field →

How to Do the WORST Print Interview EVER! The Best Ways to Make a Reporter Think You’re a Fool

PR Firms, PR Firm, PR Agencies, PR Agency, Public Relations FirmsOver the years, I’ve given out reams of advice to people on how to do great press interviews, but sometimes it’s difficult to cover all the bases. After all, the way I got smart about the media was to make mistakes and learn from them. So I thought it might be fun and informative if I assembled some tips from the reverse angle – the best mistakes to make. I mean, if you’re going to mess up, why not do it in epic fashion so people remember you. Read more on how to do the worst print interview ever →

5 Tips for Using Social Media to Build Your Opt-In List

The immense popularity of social networks, and the meteoric rise in the last few years of social media marketing, have been some of the most exciting new directions for PR and marketing that I have experienced.

That is why I jumped on board the social media marketing train over a year ago…it has been a huge boon to my performance-based PR business.

But in spite of the many extraordinary opportunities in social media marketing, one drawback I’ve found is the speed with which one can be forgotten. Even the social-media savvy may struggle to stay in front of and remain memorable in the minds of their friends, followers, connections and fellow group members. Read more on using social media to buildyour opt-in list →

Do-It-Yourself Public Relations: Secrets to Getting PR with a Little Know-How and Elbow Grease

PR Firms, PR Firm, PR Agencies, PR Agency, Public Relations FirmsThe cycle of marketing was once summarized in the story of the circus coming to town.

If the circus is coming to town and you buy a billboard saying “Circus Coming to the Fairground Saturday,” that’s advertising. If you put the sign on the back of an elephant and walk it into town, that’s promotion. If the elephant walks through the mayor’s flower bed and the local paper picks it up, that’s publicity. And if you get the mayor to laugh about it, that’s public relations. If the town’s citizens go to the circus, you show them the many entertainment booths, explain how much fun they’ll have spending money at the booths, answer their questions and ultimately, they spend a lot at the circus, that’s sales. Read more on secrets to getting PR →

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