When Clients Ask If I Can Place an Article in a Major Media Outlet

It’s time to write another blog that answers the questions I get asked the most frequently: Today, I reply to a perennial favorite: “Can you place an article for me in the New York Times or Business Insider?” The answer is no, but if I left it there, this blog post would only be 42 […]

Leveraging Muck Rack to Get Press Coverage for a Music Awards Show

I originally said no. When my longtime friend and colleague, Mitchell Cohen, asked if I could do public relations for the 10th annual Ameripolitan Country Music Awards, which he was producing, I said I was not sure I could get them the media attention they wanted. The show, set to take place in Austin, Texas […]

Press Releases for the Music Business

I get asked a lot about doing press releases for musical acts and other music industry businesses. I think this is an important topic because there is a fair amount of misinformation out there, a lot of well-intentioned advice like “You have to write a press release for your band!” that may not be right […]

Press Releases and Restaurant Marketing

Should I do a press release for my new restaurant? I get asked this question a lot, and the answer is usually, “Yes, but…” Public relations can be an effective component of a restaurant marketing plan, but success is not guaranteed. Success depends on execution. This video offers insights based on experience, including a lot […]

Press Release Examples: Sales & Marketing

This is the next in my series of videos offering press release examples. Today, we’re going to look at a press release for sales and marketing. It provides a refresher on the standard elements of a press release, along with some specific tips on how an effective sales and marketing press release is constructed.   […]

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