I have eight months until a big book release, and I figure my main job until then is to promote my blog and my book. So how do I go about that in an effective way? I know *some* of what I'm supposed to do (write lots of good blog content, guest post a lot, get backlinks), but even for those parts, I imagine there are better and worse ways of going about it (asking people to link to certain articles doesn't seem to work very well, and I haven't had much luck with guest posting offers lately.) Any good books or articles on this subject? Or suggestions of your own?
posted by sdis
on Jun 4, 2013 -
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I'd like to find high resolution versions of publicity photos from certain reality shows: Buck Wild, Duck Dynasty, Call of the Wildman, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and Moonshiners. Obviously, the press is given access to these images so I wonder if any of those high resolution images are available to the public.
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posted by clockworkjoe
on May 14, 2013 -
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I am an illustrator and have been recently contacted by the magazine Uppercase, who offered me an opportunity to be part of the third edition of Work/Life, an annual book dedicated to the work of 100 international illustrators.
While surely nicely curated and distributed, Uppercase Work/Life asks their applicants to pay a CDN $500 fee to have a two-page spread.
Is it worth it?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 11, 2013 -
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Scientists / medical researchers (and donors), how long should a nonprofit take to publicize new grants?
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posted by QuantumMeruit
on Oct 1, 2012 -
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I suddenly find myself in a position where I am trying to promote an event to get thousands of participants. But I have never promoted an event before, and I have no budget! Help me get some ideas on how to get the word out.
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posted by brenton
on Aug 17, 2012 -
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I am looking for information on how people feel, like and want (or not) to be interviewed by TV, radio or newspaper reporters.
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posted by CollectiveMind
on Jul 29, 2012 -
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PublicityFilter: Trying to write a "media alert" about an event taking place in NYC in a 10 days or so. Here are my three confuddling questions...
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posted by Izzmeister
on Aug 28, 2011 -
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What do we need to do to prepare for and take fullest advantage of an upcoming magazine article that's going to feature our small, family-owned retail business?
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posted by webhund
on May 20, 2011 -
11 answers
What are some good ways of publicizing a workshop/conference when the submission deadline is in two weeks?
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posted by wending my way
on May 18, 2011 -
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What are some good famous examples of free publicity paying off big-time --- "You couldn't even _buy_ publicity like that!!" ?
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posted by shipbreaker
on Apr 2, 2011 -
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We are planning a publicity stunt that is likely to get national media attention. The catch is that we need the cooperation of a charitable organization with a sense of humor. We've had no luck finding one. Any ideas where to look?
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posted by phonepimpster
on Mar 28, 2011 -
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Who determines what medical information about public figures is made public, especially when the public figure can't decide for herself?
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posted by medusa
on Jan 11, 2011 -
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A few months ago I started getting press and now I'm what you'd call perhaps a "public figure," though a minor one. The problem is that I "read the internet" and come across comments about me being ugly, unattractive, etc. I'm letting them get to me...
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posted by anonymous
on May 20, 2010 -
60 answers
A publicist wants to use my vehicle for a promotion. How can I best make sure my interests are protected?
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posted by CrayDrygu
on Mar 1, 2010 -
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Our non-profit arts organization has just earned the support (in the form of a
very big grant) from an internationally renowned foundation. We've got a good system of press releases that we send out to local and regional contacts, but we're idealistically looking to see some national artistic attention as the result of getting this grant. Where/who should we attempt contact to really get noticed?
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posted by lifeofthunder
on Jun 15, 2009 -
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I produce a YouTube show about media literacy/criticism. Right now we post weekly, on a schedule which is driving me insane. Does frequency of publishing new content matter (whether it's for a blog, a podcast, a comic, etc) so long as you publish regularly? Could I do it every other week or monthly without losing people's attention? And what do you suggest doing to help make up for less-frequent publishing?
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posted by gusandrews
on Mar 5, 2009 -
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How do I (semi) automatically publish links to many different articles, sorted by date, to a blog?
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posted by timwindsor
on Feb 17, 2009 -
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Something I've been involved in for several years has been getting a lot of publicity lately. And I've just been told that it is about to get some national publicity within the week.
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posted by CollectiveMind
on Nov 16, 2008 -
8 answers
Found a rare photo in an out-of-print edition of a book. How can we make the most of it?
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posted by kimdog
on Nov 2, 2008 -
17 answers
What are some good blogs written by Californians about humanitarian projects in the area?
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posted by cmyers
on Sep 28, 2008 -
3 answers
Was Elvis Presley ever presented with a giant cheque [check]? If he was, what were the circumstances?
posted by meech
on Apr 10, 2008 -
8 answers
Is it better publicity to write an article, or to be a quoted expert in someone else's article?
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posted by arielmeadow
on Jan 22, 2008 -
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How can I write a good press release for an entire calendar of events? (As opposed to just a single event)
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posted by bubukaba
on Dec 20, 2007 -
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I'm looking for recommendations for press release distribution and writing.
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posted by Ookseer
on Jul 23, 2007 -
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I am looking for a scheduling app to help me keep track of what events get publicized when, and where.
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posted by clh
on Mar 9, 2007 -
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I've seen many movie review sites that host, or link to, images from the movies. Assuming the site didn't get permission, is this legal? What if you're selling ads on the review site, or charging users a premium to view it? Or is there some way of definitively identifying a photo as a publicity still, meant to be used by anyone who isn't diluting the brand? Obviously, this extends beyond movies, to books and other products.
posted by bingo
on Feb 19, 2007 -
9 answers
Press release distribution services! About six years ago, I coordinated the development and delivery of weekly press releases for my then-employer. I recall looking at and evaluating a variety of online distribution services before eventually settling on a service that was either free or very inexpensive. [+]
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posted by mwhybark
on Jan 18, 2007 -
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A close relative was attacked, beaten and threatened at gunpoint, and the Sheriff and DA are protecting the attacker. How do we use litigation and/or publicity to force accountability?
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posted by univac
on Nov 21, 2006 -
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How do I get absurd amount of ethical, reasonably cheap publicity for a new holiday (and by extension) the website that publicizes said holiday? Does anyone have any creative ideas? Internet based is a plus. [more inside]
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posted by andoatnp
on Oct 24, 2006 -
20 answers
What is a good way for a grassroots organization to build a mailing list of media contacts?
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posted by jbickers
on Aug 11, 2006 -
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Other then releasing press releases, how would I get my business/myself interviewed or written about?
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posted by Izzmeister
on May 29, 2006 -
15 answers
I'm looking for quality business awards or publicity opportunities - things I can apply for that might bring some more recognition to some of the businesses that I'm involved in.
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posted by Zinger
on Mar 3, 2006 -
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Some people on the media platform took photos or video of me and the sign I was holding at D.C. on Saturday in the Ellipse. Where can I look for this picture/video?
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posted by odinsdream
on Sep 25, 2005 -
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Internet Phenomenon Questions Phase II: 1. What are good, free ways to publicize a website? 2. How do I know how many people are actually reading the site? (Typepad's list of viewers and referrers don't match up.) 3. How do I make money off the site without being exploitive? Thanks!
posted by adrober
on Jan 25, 2004 -
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