National Publicity Made Easy: 5 Must-Know Strategies
Attend the national publicity summit to meet over 100 journalists and producers in-person so you can pitch your idea to them to get on TV, radio and in print.
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Sound Bites: 8 Things You Need to Know for Your Next Media Interview
SUMMARY: In today’s fast-paced world, captivating media interviews rely on concise, memorable sound bites. Crafting these messages is critical for entrepreneurs to connect with their audience effectively. Preparation is key to making a quick, impactful connection, whether in a formal interview, podcast or casual encounter in line for coffee. Sound bites distill complex messages into…
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Unlock the Power of Media Coaching and Publicity For Founders
Unlock the Power of Media Coaching and Publicity For Founders – Interview by Sabir Semerkant – This Week With Sabir Podcast Meet Susan Harrow: A Media Coach and Publicity Expert. Today, we introduce you to Susan Harrow, a media coach and publicity expert with an impressive 33 years of experience. She’s the driving force behind…
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The Value of Media Training
The Value of Media Training – Interview by Samantha Hartley – The Profitable Joyful Consulting Podcast Samantha: Hey it’s Samantha Hartley of the profitable, joyful, consulting podcast. This season we’re talking about management consulting and today, specifically, I wanted to talk about public relations for consultants’ media training and everything you need to know before…
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Why Media Training is Crucial for Sustainable Brands and How to Stand Out
SUMMARY: In the fast-paced digital landscape, sustainable brands must communicate effectively to stand out. Media training equips them with skills to manage crises and connect authentically with audiences. Allowing discomfort, absorbing knowledge, and embracing imperfection are crucial traits for growth. By being the message and mastering communication, sustainable brands can navigate challenges and foster trust,…
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Shark Tank Behind the Scenes: Media Training to Get Funding
SUMMARY: Media training for Shark Tank is a thrilling adventure where every minute counts. The pressure is on to shape your pitch-perfect persona (given we just had time for two short sessions.) From defying the odds to memorizing your 90-second pitch, each step is critical for to get funded. Remember, authenticity is key, so be…
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Use Barbie’s Publicity Secrets To Build Your Buzz
SUMMARY: Barbie’s recent phenomenal success as a movie and for companies and brands capitalizing on spin off services and products offers valuable publicity lessons for entrepreneurs. By meeting unmet needs, staying timely, and building brand partnerships, Barbie maintains her relevance and generates buzz. Entrepreneurs can emulate Barbie’s adaptability and collaborate across industries to amplify their…
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5 Amazing ChatGPT Media Training Tips To Get Great Publicity
SUMMARY: Dive into the world of media training with ChatGPT as your guide! Explore how this tool can help you craft compelling messages, stay informed on industry trends, analyze past interactions, and tailor your outreach to different audiences. From refining your brand’s narrative to preparing for crisis scenarios, ChatGPT offers invaluable support in enhancing your…
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14 Reasons Media Training Is Essential For Any Start-up
SUMMARY: Media training is essential for startups due to the evolving media landscape and heightened scrutiny. Startups face challenges like resource constraints, uncertain messaging, and adapting to diverse audiences. Media training helps them simplify messaging, navigate different platforms, and handle sensitive topics effectively. With proper training, startups can build confidence, develop clear communication strategies, and…
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CEO Media Training: How to Speak Your Stories
SUMMARY: Media training for CEOs involves more than just scripting speeches—it’s about rehearsal, riffing, and refining stories to engage audiences authentically. By creating outlines and then speaking spontaneously, fresh ideas emerge, enriching the narrative. CEO media training sessions focus on embodying a strong presence, role-playing stories, allowing for variations that bring media interviews and speeches…
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9 Strategic Actions to Take Now to Be a Thought Leader — and Become a Media Darling
So many people call themselves thought leaders now – but they aren’t. To be a thought leader takes some doing. It’s not so much about being original as it is about putting things together in an original way. Thought leadership marketing comes down to packaging your knowledge, skills, abilities, experiences, and yes, your thoughts in a way that makes you media worthy and worth listening to by your audience—a huge audience. Follow these nine steps to get going on the path to be respected, heard and reverberated out into the world.
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Buck Teeth. What are you saddened about?
I suppose I shouldn’t have been, but I was shocked and saddened to hear about the kind of comments that Aimee Lou Wood, the shining star of The White Lotus and Sex Education received criticizing her buck teeth and lack of Botox. [The Hollywood Reporter] I’m saddened to live in a world where we can’t…
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Instant Headshots—That Look Like You
Have you been putting off doing a full brand photoshoot? I know I have. I LOVE my photographer, Heidi Margocsy, and have been meaning to book a photo shoot with her for a while—but haven’t had the time or the mind-share to plan it. (I have a whole prep and planning system for my clients so…
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Women: How to Handle Social Media Backlash with Confidence
Facing Social Media Backlash with Confidence When I was speaking on the topic of executive presence to The Wie Suite members last week the question about how to handle social media backlash came up as one of the biggest things that hold women back from being more visible. It’s a growing concern for women everywhere…
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PR Alone Doesn’t Work—Media Training is The Must Every CEO and Founder Needs to Succeed
CEO and Founder Media Training To Succeed Let’s be frank—getting featured in the media isn’t enough anymore. The media landscape is shifting. If you can’t back up your press with a compelling presence, a mesmerizing message, and strategic storytelling, that feature or appearance won’t have the hoped for result. To truly make an impact, CEOs…
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8 Ways to Write a Wow Bio—And Attract Clients Now
Photo Credit: Andrada Radu SUMMARY: Having a captivating and engaging biography on your website is crucial for attracting clients and standing out in the marketplace. Share your passion, personality, and unique perspectives that set you apart. Focus on quality over quantity, using concise and compelling statements to grab readers’ attention. Tell stories about your proudest…
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The “Right” Way to Steal Other People’s Brilliant Business Ideas
Is it ever OK to “steal” someone else’s ideas – in business? Surprisingly: Yes. Not long ago, a friend of mine found herself in the kind of situation that would make anyone’s stomach twist into knots. My friend (an entrepreneur with a modestly popular website and blog) discovered that a woman in another country had…
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