So you’ve spent some time figuring out why you do what you do and what you want to get out of it. Great! The next step is to define your product and find the best way to market it. You may think that your book, merchandise or service is your product… and you’re partially correct. [...]
The first maxim of PR marketing (and some would say of life) is “Know thyself.” Because if you're not clear about YOU, how do you expect the media to be clear… right? If you're not crystal about who you are and what you have to offer it's time for you to do some soul-searching and [...]
You practice, and practice, then you practice some more! It’s no different in the PR world. I know you want to look like the polished professional that you are, BUT you may not be sure how you come across to others. To be a media superstar, you have to know how you look to the [...]
I am a reality show fanatic and one of my favorites is Dancing with the Stars. This has been a great season with incredible talent. I’ m excited to watch the finale. One particular contestant who interests me is Romeo. He is an amazing guy—definitely committed to making a difference. He plugged what he was [...]
Do you want to be quoted by the media? Are you sure your bio includes what the media seeks in expertise? This video explains what to include in your bio and what to do with that college degree, thousands of social media followers or those two decades of experience in your industry. Follow this advice [...]
If you missed the Rrrroyal Dog Wedding Charity event Drew and I hosted because our dogs got married, don’t fret cause we have tons of photos here. Also, not only did we Rrrraise tons o’ cash for Foothills Humane Society all the media coverage will keep them top o’ mind now for spring adoptions! In fact [...]
John Le covers our Saluda Rrrroyal Wedding! I’m so proud of my husky baby! See the TV clip and let me know what you think of the “rrrrrock.” Oh, and there is one soundbite that’s hysterical. See if you can sniff it out. Asheville. NC :: Absolute Le – Royal Dog Wedding. Filed under: Topics Tagged: [...]
I just got interviewed by WLOS, our local ABC TV affiliate about being in my dog’s wedding. Yes, that’s right. You think I jest? You see, I’m not only Michelle Tennant, I’m also the personal assistant & publicist to Duchess Lou Lou (aka my rescue Siberian Husky from Foothills Humane Society). After I was interviewed by CNNMoney about how international PR might affect Kate Middleton’s [...]
On Tuesday, I got our client Landmark Education mentioned in the Wall Street Journal. Okay, but back up. That’s not a first for my company Wasabi Publicity. Years ago we had Grameen Foundation mentioned in the Wall Street Journal. What is a first, is the article was teased on the front page of the paper above the masthead. You’ve seen [...]
When you get media coverage from CNN (like I just did — see below), you may want to party like a princess, but when it comes to business stay credible. How do you do that? Reputation and {{clearing throat}} public relations. Many business owners confuse advertising with publicity. The single most important thing you can do [...]