The Consumerism Claus(e): How the Holidays Got Tied to Buying and Selling

By |2024-12-11T16:17:06-05:00December 15th, 2024|

Holidays evolve — and consumerism is often the driving force. One year, the Easter Bunny started leaving baskets of goodies for kids to find in the morning. Another year, children started dressing up and going door-to-door on Halloween to "trick or treat" for candy. Yet another year, the middle of February got designated the perfect [...]

How to Find Interesting Story Angles for the Media

By |2024-11-27T12:36:17-05:00December 1st, 2024|

Ms. Media’s audience is insatiable. 🤷♀️ That means she is constantly hunting and scrambling for fresh, interesting stories and ideas to (c’mon now, say this with me) entertain, enlighten, and educate. As her new best friend, you could literally save her career if you can come up with fascinating stories and topics she can use—for [...]

PR Lessons From Edward Bernays

By |2024-11-05T10:29:11-05:00November 1st, 2024|

Like many of you, I had never heard the name Edward Bernays, which is surprising, given how important he is to the history of public relations. My world was rocked when my business partner, Michelle, introduced me to Bernays’ work. When you take off your blinders, you discover he single-handedly changed the way brands market [...]

How to Be a Great Podcast Guest

By |2024-07-29T16:44:28-04:00August 1st, 2024|

Podcasts have become the dominant form of media coverage. Whether you're featured on a popular show or hosting your own, brevity and impact are crucial. While you might not face the same rigid time constraints as live TV or radio, attention spans remain short, and your ability to deliver concise, powerful messages is paramount. 🗣 [...]

Why Every Podcast Matters

By |2024-06-27T09:49:48-04:00July 1st, 2024|

As an author, you might be tempted to aim for the big-name podcasts with massive audiences. While those high-profile appearances are undoubtedly valuable, don’t underestimate the power of smaller podcasts. In fact, participating in a variety of podcasts, regardless of their size, can offer numerous benefits for your book promotion and personal brand. 🙌 [...]