Interview: Start Freelancing and Consulting

I just had a great interview with Diana Schneidman about how Freelancers and consultants are the only people with true job security anymore. Diana was let go from several corporate jobs and each time she profited from freelance and consulting work that lifted her spirits and helped pay the bills. Diana shares how to find…

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Media Release Example

Many people have no idea what you should have in your media release (or some people call it a press release) The number of words isn't important. It's the content. A great topic on a napkin will get booked before a boring topic written by President Obama's speech writer. Here's a great example of a…

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Voice Mail – delete you or call you?

I want to give a HUGE shout out to Mr. Inside Sales, Mike Brooks! No, We haven't met yet but he made a great impression on me via voice mail. And you know what, this is something everyone needs to know when leaving a message for the media. Give us your phone number in slow…

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Chicago Radio Producer

What makes On-Air Publicity different than all other media coaches? — I am on the air every day Monday to Friday doing the morning drive! This gives me street credibility to connect with producers all over the planet. Every month I will bring you a media insider who can share interview information from their perspective.…

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How Many emails are Too Many?

Well, I can tell you for me…it was 124 emails…that was the magic number when I had to unsubscribe…and also sent an email asking what they were thinking. BUT let me back up and share what happened. A PR firm was pitching me interview guests for my radio show. And wow did they ever pitch!…

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