7 Simple Steps to Create a Press Release Today

Getting the word out about your expertise and latest news can be accomplished with a simple press release you prepare and then SHARE via your blog, ezine, social media, OR via the distribution service of your choice. This blog post intends to make it easy for you to create a press release for your latest [...]

Can You Share YOUR Story in One Paragraph or Less? I Dare You!

I am a big fan of the media query service known as Help a Reporter Out.  Every day, I find out about reporters, bloggers, and other people of influence who are seeking commentary or perspective from experts like me and YOU.  And because I want to get known for my expertise so I can get [...]

True Story about Suiting Up and Playing Baseball — One Media Interview at a Time — Especially if Media Relations & Publicity Haven’t Been Your Tools of Choice …Yet

Hubby -- Steve Juetten -- was interviewed for an article in the Alaska Airlines in-flight magazine about social security. When the article came out, only one "sassy sound bite" made the final article. That can happen when editors pull out their red pens. And, that single "sassy sound bite" compelled the reader to call me [...]

Press Release Delivers Business Bio Expertise to Bloomberg Businessweek

It’s thrilling to see your own name and expertise showcased in a highly credible way. That was my experience this week. I wrote a press release that was timely, newsworthy, relevant and of service to my ideal audience. With the support of Dan Janal’s Press Release Sender service, the information crossed PR Newswire. And below [...]

10 Things Not to Do When Making an Elevator Pitch

When a query crossed my inbox about how to make elevator pitches better, I was an early bird with my reply.  And my tips is among the ten showcased in this article. When I review queries, here are questions I ask myself: Is the subject matter for the query RELEVANT TO MY EXPERTISE? Do I [...]