You have to give thanks to build quality relationships with the media.

Don’t miss today’s PR Happy Hour where I coach the Small Business Professor Bruce Freeman on how to turn his brand into $$bread$$. I’ve cut/pasted the 411 here too so you can join us. ~ Michelle DAY: Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 TIME: 3:00 PM Eastern / 12:00 PM Pacific CALL-IN NUMBER: 1-219-509-8111 ACCESS CODE: 194645 Filed under: [...]

You know they say a picture’s worth a thousand words. In this case, I’d say a whole back-story to boot. My husband and I snapped this shot while on vacation this past August in Salida, CO. Indeed it’s a dog, rat and cat walking down main street. We could not believe our eyes and if [...]

It's all about making the media's job easier!

This is an important realization. The media isn't out to serve your interests — they're tending to the needs of their viewers, readers and listeners.

Never follow up? Well, it's really all about following up, without following up. Confused yet? Just watch the video!

Check out this PR quick tip where I explain why it’s so important to have you sound bites prepared before you go into your interview with the media. If you want to watch more quick PR tips like this one, check out my YouTube channel and PitchRate’s Facebook Fan Page.

Why on earth would I tell you to practice your interviews with an 8 year old? It’s quite simple really. Watch the video and find out! If you want to watch more quick PR tips like this one, check out my YouTube channel and PitchRate's Facebook Fan Page.

Do you surf the news daily? Well, if you’re pitching news segments to your media friends, it’s a must. (See July’s post for my current pitches!) This August, my husband and I have been doing a working vacation from Crested Butte, Colorado.  Inserted in this post is a kayaking video when we stopped and ”surfed” the play waves in [...]

No one will ever be as passionate in regards to a product than its creator — you — and putting your trust and money into a PR firm or publicist can be a difficult decision. Doing it yourself gives you control, but inexperience in PR can be a hard hurdle to overcome especially if time [...]