Publicity tips from Joan Stewart

Joan Stewart of PublicityHound.com has a newsletter and website that are worth checking out. Not all of the tips are viable for you or you business, but she does get me thinking. Here are some of her ideas for things that your assistant can be doing to help you PR wise:

--Update your press kit.

--Arrange for reprints of articles you've written.

--Help you stay on top of your social networking pages at sites
like Facebook and LinkedIn. They can friend others, update your
profile and accept invitations.

--Write and post press releases.

--Create Google Alerts for topics you want to follow.

--Write and submit articles to online directories.

--Research podcasts and blogs.

--Help book speaking engagements and prepare handouts.

--Find ways to recycle publicity.

--Look for book reviewers and submit your books.

--Find content for your ezine and blog.