Archive for July, 2010

6 Tips for Getting Booked as a Talk Radio Guest

by Marsha Friedman on Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

You may have heard me say this over and over – but it’s a fact: Talk radio is a great avenue for getting your message in front of a wide audience. With such an abundance of shows airing on terrestrial stations, online stations and satellite radio, and covering such a wide range of topics, you’re sure to find many that will be a good match for your message.

So how do you get on the air? Here are six tips designed to get you talking: (more…)

Want to Get on TV? Follow a Daily News Routine to Increase Your Chances

by Marsha Friedman on Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Over the years, I’ve always advised my clients that if you want to get in the news, you have to watch and read the news. I know it sounds a little like “bumper sticker” advice, but it’s really not meant as a sound bite. In fact, we use a practical application of that advice every single morning at our agency.

It’s actually a very simple list of easy steps that anyone can do, and it can get blockbuster results. (more…)

How to Make the Most of Your On-Air Time

by Marsha Friedman on Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Ever since the days when every TV set was a massive 12 inches, and millions of Americans tuned in to watch I Love Lucy in glorious black and white, television has been in the center of our living rooms.

Today, the screens are larger, the picture is in high-definition color and the programming choices are near infinite. Also, in addition to shows of general interest, there are now literally hundreds of cable network shows that cater to specialized niche markets. Plus, millions are now watching TV shows on their cell phones and computers. All in all, TV viewership continues to soar. (more…)

How to Get the Media Interested in You: You May Be Newsworthy Without Even Knowing It

by Marsha Friedman on Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Do you know what the media would consider newsworthy about you or your company?

Many new clients come to us with a strong opinion about what their “pitch” should be, but often miss the mark, in terms of knowing what will get the media to sit up and pay attention to their message. But it’s very understandable that this could occur, if you’re not working with the media the way we do, day in and day out, developing story angles intended to grab their interest. (more…)

The True ROI of Public Relations: What Do You REALLY Get From a PR Campaign

by Marsha Friedman on Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Public relations is the hot potato of the marketing budget.

Chief Financial Officers hate it, while salespeople and business development executives love it. Every year, when the budget is drawn, this is typically how the conversation goes:

CFO: What’s the return on the PR budget?

Marketing Director: I don’t know. (more…)