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 →
I don't know about you, but I live in fear of something that I never imagined when I dreamed about working in library marketing. My library is getting press coverage. I know it is. But am I seeing every article,... 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 →