Looking for tips on how to be a radio show guest and get free publicity? Here’s the short answer: you need two things- a hot topic and a station. This post previews my upcoming interview with Mary-Lynn and George on the Bigg Success Show. Bigg Success is the how-to, can-do […]
Yearly Archives: 2008
When I heard about the free Solutions Stars video conference that’s coming up this week, I knew you would want to know more about it. This post covers details, highlights from the sneak preview, what I like about this concept and wraps up with suggestions on how you, too, […]
One of the reasons I love being a blogger is: I get to communicate with other bloggers online whenever I want. But, meeting up in person sometimes takes some doing. When I got a personal invitation from Wendy Piersall to attend a ladies night out event, I replied immediately […]
No matter what your age, mastering social networking can be challenging. While teens and young adults might appear to be less self-conscious about setting up online profiles, the one major missing component for many of them is strategy. How do you set up – and maintain – not only an […]
Next week, Chicago’s Social Media Club chapter will host its first event. I’m part of a core group of folks who are working to launch our chapter, one of many connecting social media people throughout the world. If you’re in Chicago and you’re into social media, I’m hoping you’ll […]
Three conversations about twitter, but not on twitter, that took place over the weekend stick in my mind. Person One “Barbara, I think you’re over emphasizing the importance of twitter.” [Never mind that. Thanks to @dmscott, I’m going to MeetingTech Online Summit for free!] Person Two Not on twitter, […]
It sounds strange, but sometimes I forget that I’m a photographer. A photographer who is published, sells images and truly loves making pictures. Giving strategic marketing advice, crafting news releases and coaching clients is different than being the one capturing images, but it’s how I usually position myself […]
Today is Blog Action Day. Almost 9,600 bloggers with over 10 million readers will take over the Internet to talk about one topic: poverty. Blog Action Day 2007’s topic? The environment – last year I wrote about why you need environmental PR. Blog Action Day 2008’s site lists […]
Today is Blog Action Day. Almost 9,600 bloggers with over 10 million readers will take over the Internet to talk about one topic: poverty. Blog Action Day 2007’s topic? The environment – last year I wrote about why you need environmental PR. Blog Action Day 2008’s site lists […]
So, you’re on twitter. So am I. Wondering how your twitter profile helps you from a PR [page rank, publicity platform, public relations, personal record, etc.] perspective? Here are five ways to measure your twitter rank, reach and results. You can use these numbers in your social media profile or […]