by John Swinconeck | Sep 2, 2016 | Social Media
So, we’ve covered the dos and don’ts of press releases in our two previous posts. Now that you know how to write a press release, you’ve got to know who to send it to. You could scramble for a bunch of local media contacts in the days before your...
by John Swinconeck | Aug 19, 2016 | Social Media
I’ve written the following press release about a fake rock band specifically as an example of what not to do. The names and events are fake but the errors in writing are all too common. Read it, if you dare, and then see how easy it is to give it some spit and...
by John Swinconeck | Aug 9, 2016 | Social Media
Worried that you aren’t getting the local media attention your organization deserves? Sending press releases to your local TV, radio station or paper, only to hear the sound of crickets in return? The problem may not be that your announcement isn’t...
by Nicole Ouellette | Aug 5, 2016 | Marketing Monday
So you’ve written a press release. You have followed all the helpful tips we’ve written about them, you have distributed it, and you are done. Congratulations. Now what? Well…there’s the internet. We often say here at Breaking Even, ‘Make...
by John Swinconeck | Dec 19, 2014 | This Week In Business
At this point, you’ve learned what a press release is, how they are structured, and the best ways to choose a corresponding image. Now, it’s finally ready to submit! Here’s what you need to know: How should I issue a press release to...