Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Friday, June 24, 2011
Revamping my Blog!
Yes, it's been about 2 years since I've really blogged! Well, I'm back but instead of giving you
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
How to Write a Press Release
You want to get your news to the media but don't know how to write a press release? These tips should help...
- Decide why you are writing a press release and determine your focus.
- Keep it short and to the point. Usually, press releases are no more than one page.
- Print the words "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE" in the top left-hand margin in all caps. Follow this line with relevant contact information: name, title, address, phone number, email address.
- Create a headline and center it in bold type just above the first line of the body of the press release. Headlines typically highlight the most important, significant or shocking fact in the release.
- Create a dateline - the first line of the body of your press release - that includes the city where the release is generated and the date (i.e. HOUSTON, TX. - January 1, 2009).
- Make certain the first paragraph includes all the vital information: the WHO, WHAT, WHEN , WHERE and HOW.
- Include some tantalizing peripheral details or facts to spark curiosity in following paragraphs. A good press release not only informs but also teases.
- Wrap up the last paragraph with a "for additional information" line, a place to find more details. A web site can be great sources of information.
- Center these marks, " # # #" or "-30-", at the bottom of the page to indicate the end of your release.
- If you want to get it into the hands of the editors, reporters...CALL ME!
How do you prefer to get your news?
As a publicist and advertising consultant, I am curious to know how you get your news? Do you read the newspaper (the actual hard copy) or do your read your news online on sites such as CNN, MSN, Yahoo!, or is it a combination of both? Or do you prefer to get your news second hand via blogs or podcasts? How long before newspaper advertising will be a thing of the past....if it isn't already?
Saturday, December 13, 2008
31 Social Media Networking Communities For Women
1.Multi-Tasking Women - Kyle Young created a community that empowers women to embrace and celebrate ALL the facets of their lives as a unique whole.
2. WECAI.org - Heidi Richards Mooney's focus is helping women do business online.
3. Ask Patty - Jody DeVere created the first community to help women learn about cars.
4. Diva Tribe - Jennifer Thompson launched this community to encourage women to work together to better themselves and live to their full potentials through reading, writing, and creativity.
4.More.ca - Canadian community celebrating women over 40.
5.Wowowow - site for women founded by a team of celebrity friends Joni Evans, Liz Smith. Mary Wells,Peggy Noonan and Lesley Stahl.
6. AOL Living - AOL's version of community for women.
7.iVillage - A division of NBC Universal iVillage was established in 1995 and is positioned as the #1 online destination for women.
9. Hitched! - Founded in May 2003, by Jacquelyn Corbett Cyr this community's focus is on the women of Canada.
10. Kirsty - social media "sharing/voting" platform.
11. Savvy Auntie - Auntie Melanie Notkin created the first community for Aunts to exchange ideas, get advice, find gifts and connect with other Savvy Aunties.
12. Alpha Women - The "coffee shop" of the internet is a blogging community launched by Freda Mooncotch.
13. Divapreneur - Supporting women who own small businesses to network and learn together.
14. Boudica - Lorna Harris had an idea of a social news site for women. Community members are encourged to submit news stories, information and web sites.
15. HerProBlog - Mona Weathers launched her community to help women bloggers from all walks of life, all levels of blog publishing understanding, and desired income earning goals to create and maintain professional blogs.
16. BlogHer - Founders Elisa Camahort, Lisa Stone and Jory Des Jardin focus is to create opportunities for women who blog to pursue exposure, education, community and economic empowerment.
17. Single Minded Women - A community devoted to the needs of single women of all ages; founded by Allison O???Connor.
18. Jane Out of The Box - Michele DeKinder-Smith has developed a community created exclusively for women entrepreneurs.
19. EmpowHER - Michelle King Robson is the founder of a community where women ask, share and connect to enhance each other's health.
20. WESeed - Jennifer Openshaw developed this social-networking site to help people get into the stock market.
21. Built On A Woman - A blogging community that positions as a source of practical information; posted by women, for women; founded by Shelle.
22. Solo Lady - Lea Lane launched this community for single women of all ages.
23. Ophra's Oprah's - online community.
24, Divine Caroline - Women are encouraged to publish their posts and articles on this community founded by Kate Everett Thorp.
25. Damsels In Success - A blogging site for professional women founded by Harleen Kahlon.
26. Women in Bloom - Allison Allen created this community to inspire and support women to ???bloom??? in mid-life.
27. Black Women Connect - Social community for professional Black women developed by Connect Platform.
29. Tango Diva - Teresa Rodriguez Williamson and Patti Mangan built this community for women to share solo travel experiences, ideas and questions.
30. Femme Fan - Ivette Ricco, decided the time was right to provide the female fan a place on the web that covered sports from the female's unique perspective.
31. First Wives World - Debbie Nigro, founder of First Wives World has created a support group for women in different phases of life who are moving "beyond divorce."
2. WECAI.org - Heidi Richards Mooney's focus is helping women do business online.
3. Ask Patty - Jody DeVere created the first community to help women learn about cars.
4. Diva Tribe - Jennifer Thompson launched this community to encourage women to work together to better themselves and live to their full potentials through reading, writing, and creativity.
4.More.ca - Canadian community celebrating women over 40.
5.Wowowow - site for women founded by a team of celebrity friends Joni Evans, Liz Smith. Mary Wells,Peggy Noonan and Lesley Stahl.
6. AOL Living - AOL's version of community for women.
7.iVillage - A division of NBC Universal iVillage was established in 1995 and is positioned as the #1 online destination for women.
9. Hitched! - Founded in May 2003, by Jacquelyn Corbett Cyr this community's focus is on the women of Canada.
10. Kirsty - social media "sharing/voting" platform.
11. Savvy Auntie - Auntie Melanie Notkin created the first community for Aunts to exchange ideas, get advice, find gifts and connect with other Savvy Aunties.
12. Alpha Women - The "coffee shop" of the internet is a blogging community launched by Freda Mooncotch.
13. Divapreneur - Supporting women who own small businesses to network and learn together.
14. Boudica - Lorna Harris had an idea of a social news site for women. Community members are encourged to submit news stories, information and web sites.
15. HerProBlog - Mona Weathers launched her community to help women bloggers from all walks of life, all levels of blog publishing understanding, and desired income earning goals to create and maintain professional blogs.
16. BlogHer - Founders Elisa Camahort, Lisa Stone and Jory Des Jardin focus is to create opportunities for women who blog to pursue exposure, education, community and economic empowerment.
17. Single Minded Women - A community devoted to the needs of single women of all ages; founded by Allison O???Connor.
18. Jane Out of The Box - Michele DeKinder-Smith has developed a community created exclusively for women entrepreneurs.
19. EmpowHER - Michelle King Robson is the founder of a community where women ask, share and connect to enhance each other's health.
20. WESeed - Jennifer Openshaw developed this social-networking site to help people get into the stock market.
21. Built On A Woman - A blogging community that positions as a source of practical information; posted by women, for women; founded by Shelle.
22. Solo Lady - Lea Lane launched this community for single women of all ages.
23. Ophra's Oprah's - online community.
24, Divine Caroline - Women are encouraged to publish their posts and articles on this community founded by Kate Everett Thorp.
25. Damsels In Success - A blogging site for professional women founded by Harleen Kahlon.
26. Women in Bloom - Allison Allen created this community to inspire and support women to ???bloom??? in mid-life.
27. Black Women Connect - Social community for professional Black women developed by Connect Platform.
29. Tango Diva - Teresa Rodriguez Williamson and Patti Mangan built this community for women to share solo travel experiences, ideas and questions.
30. Femme Fan - Ivette Ricco, decided the time was right to provide the female fan a place on the web that covered sports from the female's unique perspective.
31. First Wives World - Debbie Nigro, founder of First Wives World has created a support group for women in different phases of life who are moving "beyond divorce."
How Social Media has helped grow my business...
I am really into social media communication such as LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, etc. I have found it to be very successful with getting new clients and promoting my existing clients. It has been so successful that I am going to take classes to become a Social Media Consultant, which will be another service that I can provide to my clients. I will keep you posted on my progress! Let me know your thoughts and your experience with social media.
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