VirtualAssistantNetworking com Hosts Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound, for Publicity How-To Webinar September 21

Released on = September 15, 2006, 8:39 pm

Press Release Author = Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = Publicity expert to share the secrets of how Virtual
Assistants can position themselves as experts so the media flock to them

Press Release Body = TACOMA, WASHINGTON, September 15, 2006-The media flock to
experts. They interview them. They put them on the covers of magazines. They feature
them on TV shows like "60 Minutes" and "Nightline" and on hundreds of radio shows on
National Public Radio and in your own community.

Join publicity expert Joan Stewart, a.k.a., The Publicity Hound, as she shares the
secrets of how Virtual Assistants and small business owners can position themselves
as experts so the media start flocking to you, too. Joan, a former editor of three
daily newspapers and a weekly business journal, has accepted and rejected thousands
of story ideas from experts, so she knows the kinds of sources the media seek out,
and the kinds they ignore.

Joan publishes "The Publicity Hound's Tips of the Week," a free weekly ezine read by
more than 19,000 people worldwide. You can subscribe at her website,
http://www.PublicityHound.com.

Sponsored by the Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce, a professional association
dedicated to connecting the Virtual Assistance and mainstream business worlds, this
free online webinar is open to Virtual Assistants and small business owners
interested in learning how to create their own publicity opportunities.

During this session, Virtual Assistants and small business owners will learn:

. Why it's important to become an expert, then promote your expertise;
. Where to find a valuable document-for free-that will explain the 10 levels of
expertise and how to achieve each level;
. Where to begin a publicity campaign so you do the important legwork that will pay
off months later;
. How to create a "Top 25 Media Hit List" of your key media contacts who are in the
best position to help you;
. The Number One thing journalists will expect you to do before they agree to cover
you;
. How to pitch story ideas so you hit every journalist's hot button;
. When you want the media to write about you, and when you want to write articles
yourself;
. Why "how-to" articles written by experts help them sell a product, service, cause
or issue;
. Joan's favorite fun things to do for getting publicity (there's something here for
everybody);
. How to break bread with reporters.everything you must know about meeting reporters
for lunch
. The one thing you must Never do during your publicity campaign so you don't
embarrass yourself;
. How to build valuable relationships with the media so you stay on their radar
screens.

...Plus we'll leave plenty of time for your questions. Don't miss out!

CALENDAR LISTING

What: "How to Use the Media to Promote Yourself as an Expert and Get FABULOUS
Publicity"

Speaker: Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound

Date: Thursday, September 21

Time: 5pm PST / 6pm MST / 7pm CST / 8pm EST

Length: 1 hour

Cost: FREE!

To Register: http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/webinar-registration.htm

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ABOUT THE VACOC: The Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce
(http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com) is a professional association of Virtual
Assistants worldwide to promote shared business interests, opportunities and
advancement of the Virtual Assistance profession. The VACOC represents Virtual
Assistants who are committed to the profession and building successful businesses.
Members enjoy unlimited access to a networking forum, free business resources and
tools, Virtual Assistant member directory, low-cost business forms, weekly chat
sessions and free monthly guest expert webinars. Join today-it's FREE!



Web Site = http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com/webinar-registration.htm

Contact Details = Virtual Assistance Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 7101
Tacoma WA 98406

Tel: 253.238.1368
Email: word@virtualassistantnetworking.com
Web: http://www.virtualassistantnetworking.com

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