This presentation talks about how publicity for businesses can be done effectively. David Jenyns teaches the techniques that work like press releases, testimonials and media endorsements.
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5. TESTIMONIALS
• Provides an ‘objective’ opinion
• Saves prospect on ‘due diligence’
• Social proof
• If someone else says it, it must be true!
6. TYPES OFTESTIMONIALS
• Customer
• most common + often faked
• Celebrities
• more a paid endorsement
• Experts
• more believable, as their reputation is on the line.
• Media + Organisations
• the ULTIMATE testimonial
7. THE MEDIA ENDORSEMENT
• The HALO Effect
• Can’t be faked or bought ***
• Instant ‘Expert’ Status
10. PITCHINGYOUR CONTENT
• The media need content that interest their audience... PERIOD.
• If you can prove your content appeals to that niche/audience you’re a shoe in...
• Blog Posts - comments show interest, relevance + social proof
• Twitter Followers - shows authority
• Facebook Fans - shows authority
• Awards - shows credibility
11. THE RESULTS
• More Leads, Enquiries + Prospects
• Increased Conversions
• the prospect has been preconditioned
• media endorsement provides ‘instant’ trust + credibility
• magazines readers, already spend $$ in that niche
13. THE PRESS RELEASE
• Is a sales letter, pitchingYOU as an interview/story
• Have to ‘see’ the end story first.
• What’s in it for the media’s audience ?
14. PRESS RELEASE PURPOSE
• You DO NOT want the release printed word for word
• The purpose of the press release is to get you an interview
• A press release is a sales letter “selling” you
15. PRESS RELEASE HOOKS
• You need a strong HOOK to focus your press release on.
• Survey your customers
• Popular blog posts
• Yahoo Answers
• Google Alerts
• Follow the general media.
17. DISTRIBUTION
• Email or fax directly
• Distribution services
• AAP Media Net
• SeekingMedia.com.au
• Get2press.com.au
• PR Web
18. RATHERTHE JOURNOS COMETOYOU?
• Get 2-3 emails per day, listing specific media queries from journos across the globe,
looking for experts to interview + quote.
• Help A Reporter Out (Global)
• Reporter Connections (Global)
• SourceBottle (Aust)
19. 20) Summary: Guide to Growing Your Own Fruits and Berries
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Category: General
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Email: query-boz@helpareporter.com
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Media Outlet: Publishing
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Deadline: 07:00 PM EST - 27 May
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Query:
I'm seeking an expert in growing fruits and berries for help with
a project. This person should have personal experience with
growing their own fruits and helpful tips for those just starting
out.
22) Summary: Looking for books, gadgets, supplies and information to help maximize a home veggie garden
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Name: Melissa Newby (Examiner.com)
Category: General
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Email: query-bqs@helpareporter.com
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Media Outlet: Examiner.com
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Deadline: 02:00 PM EST - 27 May
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Query:
I'm looking for ideas to help families get the most from their
home veggie garden. Looking for books or magazines with
gardening pointers and tips on how to get started, what plants to
grow, and how to get the most from a small space. I would also
love ideas for gadgets and supplies that make gardening easier,
like raised beds, container gardens, composters, soaker hoses,
etc. I want to gather information for both the beginner gardener
and a more seasoned veggie grower on how to get the most produce
from a back yard garden. If you are a gardening expert and are
willing to be interviewed, please also contact me. Thanks!
24) Summary: Meeting Planner Catastrophes
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Name: Jennifer LeClaire (Boston Business Journal)
Category: General
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Email: query-bt5@helpareporter.com
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Media Outlet: Boston Business Journal
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Deadline: 07:00 PM EST - 27 May
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Query:
I am writing an article about meeting/event planners who hope for
the best but suddenly are faced with the worst -- meeting and
event planning catastrophes. I am looking for meeting and event
planners wiling to share their stories. How did you cope? How did
you respond? How did you recover? And more. Need Boston areas
sources.
17) Summary: Photo industry and photo-related news and stories
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Name: Laurence Chen (American Photo Magazine)
Category: General
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Email: query-ay7@helpareporter.com
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Media Outlet: American Photo Magazine
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Deadline: 07:00 PM EST - 26 May
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Query:
American Photo publishes every other month and therefore seeks
stories and ideas about longer-term trends and issues that
influence the practice and/or business of photography. News and
story ideas must have lasting depth and interest that are not
better served by blogs, etc. Striking the right balance is the
key. Story ideas and news about fine art photography, commercial
photography, editorial, architectural, fashion, sports, etc. and
related business, education, or technology developments are
welcome.