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News reporters don’t normally give sources the right to editorial consent. It’s very possible that a simple misquote or incorrect fact in a news story can end up looking very bad for the star of the story for a

The singer Psy wasn’t looking for an American cult following, but when his YouTube video, “Gangnam Style,” hit the Internet, he experienced a meteoric rise to international stardom. So, what does it take to gain all the media attention

Freelance writers make their living on a bit of a gamble, but perhaps the riskiest one is the national magazine pitch. Pitching a story takes precious time and effort. There are no guarantees the story will be accepted, but

There are lots of freelance experts out there with great tips on pitching national magazine stories, but the most important part of the pitch is the structure that respects an editor. How do you express respect with structure? Keep

Even though Time Magazine is downsizing in the wake of lost print readership, magazines aren’t quite dead yet. E-readers have breathed new life into digital-format magazines, which makes magazine advertising a lucrative investment for any size business. It’s how

It is every professional photographer’s “ungettable get:” the magazine cover shot. No matter the subject or the magazine, landing a magazine cover can be difficult without the right attitude, patience and preparation. Be ready to succeed in finding your

Now for the hook that will earn your event attendance by a living, breathing member of the local paper’s editorial staff. This requires a little creativity, a little spin, and a lot of hype, but it can be done

Now that you’ve learned about the inverted pyramid and how to structure your press release, it’s time to think about how you’ll get it in front of someone’s eyes. To get a release read and into a reporter’s hands,

Hiring an event planner may not be in your business budget, but with a few planning and promotion tips, you can get real media coverage for your event. All it takes is knowing how to structure your announcement, when

At the beginning of every new year, the resolutions crowd makes a beeline for every elliptical machine in every city across the nation. Weight-loss support groups and members-only gyms flood local advertising with New Year’s specials, but personal trainers