Common press release mistakes most small business owners make
Released on: August 23, 2008, 12:09 pm
Press Release Author: Shannon Cherry, APR, MA
Industry: Marketing
Press Release Summary: Publicity and marketing expert reveals news release writing tips this month!
Press Release Body: Albany, NY -- August 21, 2008 -- Publicity and marketing expert Shannon Cherry, APR, MA has just released her most recent article in a series of free articles on her Web site. The article, Mistakes That Hurt Your Chance for Media Coverage, is available for immediate viewing and audio download at href=\"http://www.thepowerpublicist.com\">http://www.thepowerpublicist.com.
Many business owners and entrepreneurs complain that their press releases are never used by journalists. According to Cherry, many marketing challenges can be traced back to a mere handful of mistakes.
Cherry is known as "The Power Publicist," and is the founder of Be Heard Solutions (www.beheardsolutions.com), a virtual publicity and marketing firm. She helps entrepreneurs and business owners attract more targeted prospects by using the power of publicity and promotions. The author, international speaker and media professional has more than twenty years experience as a journalist and public relations practitioner.
This month, the publicity and promotions strategist outlines the most common mistakes small business owners and entrepreneurs make when writing their own news releases. By applying the information in the article, business owners can more clearly define their own successful marketing strategies and start reaping the rewards, mainly more leads, customers, sales and money.
"As a former journalist, I saw these blatant errors all the time - and often that meant the release went directly into the trash," says Cherry. "But the good news is these mistakes are easy to fix, if you know what to look for."
Upcoming articles will address other ways that business owners can rev up their results using publicity and promotions. Readers will learn about: - Working with reporters - Creating promotional materials - Internet marketing strategies
About Be Heard Solutions (www.beheardsolutions.com) Founded by The Power Publicist Shannon Cherry, Be Heard Solutions is a virtual publicity and marketing firm that helps business owners and entrepreneurs attract more targeted clients and customers by using the power of publicity and promotions. In addition to one-on-one marketing communications services, Be Heard Solutions also provides products and learning programs to help business owners, solo-professionals and consultants take their marketing and their businesses to the next level. For the free Publicity Power Pack, visit href=\"http://www.beheardsolutions.com\">www.BeHeardSolutions.com.
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Contact: Shannon Cherry Be Heard Solutions 800.257.0633 news@cherrycommunications.com
Web Site: http://www.BeHeardSolutions.com
Contact Details: Shannon Cherry Be Heard Solutions 800.257.0633 news@cherrycommunications.com