Before I worked in library marketing, I spent nearly 20 years as a broadcast television journalist. I was a newscast producer for a local TV station. I created a nightly newscast from scratch. I decided which stories would be told,... Continue Reading →
It's ironic that a former broadcast journalist can find herself without a good plan for getting more positive news coverage for her library. And yet, that was the situation I found myself in last year. I run the content marketing... Continue Reading →
I have a revelation to share with you. You don't always have to send out a press release to get media attention. I KNOW, RIGHT!! Now, don't get me wrong. You should not stop sending press releases completely. In fact,... Continue Reading →
When I left journalism for marketing, one of my big worries about switching careers centered on the dreaded press release. Organizations love writing and sending them. They're usually glowing, self-congratulatory reports of amazing events, awards, and services. They make us feel... Continue Reading →