How to build a press list

How to build a press list

If you haven’t done this already, you may be missing an opportunity. Most PR agencies will recommend that you send information – press releases – to relevant publications to get new coverage, but if you don’t have a PR agency or the budget to engage one – how do you...
How to build a press list

What makes a good marketing flyer?

  Everything is digital these days – but then you have to go to a live event and have nothing except your business cards to promote your business. It’s time to create a flyer. Before you call up your designer or open Photoshop, think about what you want to...
How to build a press list

How about a little bribe?

Most business people will recoil at the idea of being offered a bribe.  Of course, you hear about corrupt business practices, but the majority of business people are ethical and honest.  So why would I suggest that you offer a bribe to potential customers? It’s all...
How to build a press list

What will an autoresponder do for you?

  In the online marketing business people talk about ‘autoresponders’ a lot.  What exactly is one and what will it do for you? To be accurate an autoresponder is a service or system that sends an automated message or series of messages when triggered by a...
How to build a press list

5 ways to improve your email marketing

I write a lot of email campaigns for my clients and there are a few smart strategies I’ve picked up from experts over the years.  These are my top five: 1:  Write an ‘open me’ headline When it comes to email your ‘headline’ is what you write in the subject line.  It...
How to build a press list

Facebook – Social or Business?

If you’re in business and you’re not using social media to create and maintain visibility, you’re missing a trick!  However, which social media should you be active on? People call online networks ‘social media’, but does that mean it’s not business?  No – perhaps it...