Getting My Own Publicity Plan Underway
September 11th, 2010
Who says that you need to hire a publicist, if you know how to write, have time, creativity and contacts, then you are well on your way to being able to create your own ‘do-it-yourself publicity plan,’ but if none of those are your attributes, our at least not all, then you may want to consider hiring a firm to represent you, though this article is geared towards those who likely fit the above-named criteria . Below, please find some of the things that you will need to execute your publicity plan.
- You should make sure that you have something newsworthy to publicize, then begin formulating your press release using as many facts as possible – it should be no more than one page, and answer the who, what, where, when and whys that the reporter would likely need to know. You should search online to see unlike examples of press releases, while keeping in mind that reporters have very hectic schedules, so you have to make sure that you intrigue them from the door, and get straight to the point. Then you will want to distribute your releases to press release distribution services, if you do not have a media database.
- You should have an EPK (electronic press kit) or media kit that encompasses all of the essentials about you or your commercial enterprise – mission statement (biography if artist), photos, videos, past press clippings, testimonials and more – you want to make sure that everything is professionally presented to the person that you’re looking to publicize you. The rule of thumb is that they should never have to ask for you to send material; it should all be promptly available for their studying.
- OK, so if you are anything like me, then you do not like people knowing your business, but the reality is that your ‘business’ you do want them to know, but your personal day to day life happenings, well, that may be a different story. So, with that stated, you want to ensure that everyone knows that you our your business are out there in the universe! Word travels fast on the Internet and it is also an inexpensive way to get the word out.
- Good ol’ fashion guerilla marketing. Pounding the pavement to make things happen, by spreading the word via postcards, literature, posters, bulletins or buttons – you should be out at all of the events that would be related to your niche market.
So, that is it for now, but if you go with these numbered points outlined, you will be well on your way to creating your very own do-it-yourself publicity campaign.
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