Are Press Releases a Waste of Time?
If you fear your press releases are getting stuck in the round file, try something new: Write the article yourself.
By James Maduk •
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I was sending press releases all summer...and getting noresponse. I changed my approach, and now I have my own weekly liveradio show starting this month.
Wouldn't it be great if you had to keep customers waiting atyour door because you were too busy? I think it's everyentrepreneur's dream to have qualified buyers ringing the phoneoff the hook. Attracting good customers is always a better strategythan finding good customers; the question is, How is that done? Formany businesspeople, the use of a creative press release has been astaple of any low-cost marketing campaign. Media exposure andpublicity is the most cost-effective way to market your productsand services. More important, it helps build credibility becauseyour audience is more likely to trust an independent third partylike an editor, broadcaster, columnist or reporter.
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