Comments on: How to Get Media Coverage for Your Blog http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/ Make Money Online Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:03:36 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: wordpress plugin http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-4432200 wordpress plugin Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:07:21 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4432200 A lot has been written about how to get your blog featured on other blogs - but how do you get press coverage whether it be TV, Radio, newspapers or magazines? Read the tips on how Darren s done it. A lot has been written about how to get your blog featured on other blogs – but how do you get press coverage whether it be TV, Radio, newspapers or magazines? Read the tips on how Darren s done it.

]]> By: blogging pro http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-4326028 blogging pro Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:16:20 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4326028 The story is the most important ticket to stardome in internet blogging. Should you have very rare story to tell and even involves supernatural, it's a million dollar story! The story is the most important ticket to stardome in internet blogging. Should you have very rare story to tell and even involves supernatural, it’s a million dollar story!

]]> By: ilaxi http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-4324703 ilaxi Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:49:13 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4324703 I like your tips though I totally do not agree to the point of Indian Press scenario. Even though you develop a unique story, send press releases - it may end to dumps! If the journalist has powers, fine, otherwise even if he's impressed he gets helpless. Build Profile and Keep in touch with Journalist - gr8 points and works - Yet, You need a great Profile. All journalists are not Internet savvy and if you are able to convince, you are through and once you are in, it's a repeat appearance as they call you again related to various other stories and interviews! In my city, the top most Times of India - the most widely read has repeated interviews of the same old influential faces (even I used to be one) but now, as the staff changes, the old faces go away and the influenced faces appear with repeats...Influence plays a big role with a great personal Bio. Mainly, Impressing and being influential with journalists works alongwith quality content and inputs. Why, even the politicians have to pester journalist so that they get coverage... - ilaxi patel VA (Official Blogger) www.mjakbar.org Journalist & Editor www.kidsfreesouls.com I like your tips though I totally do not agree to the point of Indian Press scenario. Even though you develop a unique story, send press releases – it may end to dumps! If the journalist has powers, fine, otherwise even if he’s impressed he gets helpless.

Build Profile and Keep in touch with Journalist – gr8 points and works – Yet, You need a great Profile. All journalists are not Internet savvy and if you are able to convince, you are through and once you are in, it’s a repeat appearance as they call you again related to various other stories and interviews! In my city, the top most Times of India – the most widely read has repeated interviews of the same old influential faces (even I used to be one) but now, as the staff changes, the old faces go away and the influenced faces appear with repeats…Influence plays a big role with a great personal Bio.

Mainly, Impressing and being influential with journalists works alongwith quality content and inputs. Why, even the politicians have to pester journalist so that they get coverage…

- ilaxi patel
VA (Official Blogger)
http://www.mjakbar.org
Journalist & Editor
http://www.kidsfreesouls.com

]]> By: The Worst of Perth http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-4324659 The Worst of Perth Mon, 10 Nov 2008 06:07:58 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4324659 I have also had the experience several times of having the media use or refer to my stuff without getting a mention. That's very annoying. If they think it's worth using they should attribute it. I have also had the experience several times of having the media use or refer to my stuff without getting a mention. That’s very annoying. If they think it’s worth using they should attribute it.

]]> By: Irish polyglot http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-4324351 Irish polyglot Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:23:43 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4324351 With the same idea as your twitter follower #4 (GrantGriffiths), I just worked on good content and I was contacted directly for a <a href="http://www.irishpolyglot.com/travel/interview-on-the-radio/en/" rel="nofollow">radio interview on a major Spanish radio station</a> (link with English translation) all about my blog, without me even trying. It was an excellent experience and I used the transcript of the interview on my blog for key words for Google searches (as a video blog there are very few words for Google to latch on to). But despite them having an audience of millions, and me very clearly giving the web address during the interview, according to Google Analytics my travel from Spain (where the listeners would have been) did not increase above normal that day (or that week). I'd love to know how to approach it differently next time I'm approached - it just seems that other media is a very bad way of promoting a blog. People are eager to click a link waiting for them on a different website, but not to get a pen and paper and write down a web address (or commit it to memory) while listening to the radio. Does anyone have any suggestion as to how I should have gone about it differently? :) With the same idea as your twitter follower #4 (GrantGriffiths), I just worked on good content and I was contacted directly for a radio interview on a major Spanish radio station (link with English translation) all about my blog, without me even trying.
It was an excellent experience and I used the transcript of the interview on my blog for key words for Google searches (as a video blog there are very few words for Google to latch on to).
But despite them having an audience of millions, and me very clearly giving the web address during the interview, according to Google Analytics my travel from Spain (where the listeners would have been) did not increase above normal that day (or that week). I’d love to know how to approach it differently next time I’m approached – it just seems that other media is a very bad way of promoting a blog. People are eager to click a link waiting for them on a different website, but not to get a pen and paper and write down a web address (or commit it to memory) while listening to the radio. Does anyone have any suggestion as to how I should have gone about it differently? :)

]]> By: Jenn Mattern http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-4324171 Jenn Mattern Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:27:02 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4324171 Brooklyn Mark - No one can tell you whether or not your site is worthy of a press release. It doesn't matter what your site is. It matters only what your <i>news</i> is. Brooklyn Mark – No one can tell you whether or not your site is worthy of a press release. It doesn’t matter what your site is. It matters only what your news is.

]]> By: Brooklyn Mark http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-2/#comment-4324002 Brooklyn Mark Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:38:34 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4324002 Hey does anyone thing it would be a good idea to do a press release for my blog. http://www.Yellowcabnyc.com Hey does anyone thing it would be a good idea to do a press release for my blog. http://www.Yellowcabnyc.com

]]> By: Cindy Sue Causey http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4323482 Cindy Sue Causey Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:31:05 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4323482 Comes to Mind to say if one is doing the approaching, make sure you have humdingers of some ideas for them.. With access to the media literally at everyone's Fingertips anymore, one could (unknowingly) find themselves deleted without being opened if they present a prior history of regularly forwarding (for lack of a better phrase this sec) "lackluster" material.. Cyber hugs from North Georgia.. :) PS.. Ditto @ Tumblemoose and Mike Henry directly above me here.. PPS.. I like MadLid's tweet.. Strive to be constructive, proactive, and you stand out like a breath of spring fresh air when others around are "whining".. :) Comes to Mind to say if one is doing the approaching, make sure you have humdingers of some ideas for them.. With access to the media literally at everyone’s Fingertips anymore, one could (unknowingly) find themselves deleted without being opened if they present a prior history of regularly forwarding (for lack of a better phrase this sec) “lackluster” material..

Cyber hugs from North Georgia.. :)

PS.. Ditto @ Tumblemoose and Mike Henry directly above me here..

PPS.. I like MadLid’s tweet.. Strive to be constructive, proactive, and you stand out like a breath of spring fresh air when others around are “whining”.. :)

]]> By: Phil de Fontenay - buildabetteryou.com http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4323297 Phil de Fontenay - buildabetteryou.com Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:15:23 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4323297 Press releases always seemed an impossible task to even consider. After reading your post I have changed my viewpoint. It's now time to crack open that ebook on writing press releases I purchased all those years ago. I'll let you know how it goes :-) Phil Press releases always seemed an impossible task to even
consider. After reading your post I have changed my viewpoint.

It’s now time to crack open that ebook on writing press releases I purchased all those years ago. I’ll let you know how it goes :-)

Phil

]]> By: Tumblemoose http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4322814 Tumblemoose Sat, 08 Nov 2008 23:04:23 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4322814 @Hannah: I personally enjoy coming here because I'm always getting something from the posts - which is the idea, right? Ive never felt pressured or obliged to click on any ad/link/program here. I understand that some folks advocate commenting strategy that includes stirring up the masses, but I think that strategy is short lived and ultimately helps no one - including the comment poster. So for myself, I'm not clicking anywhere near your site. I'd rather not encourage the behavior. Cheers George @Hannah:

I personally enjoy coming here because I’m always getting something from the posts – which is the idea, right? Ive never felt pressured or obliged to click on any ad/link/program here.

I understand that some folks advocate commenting strategy that includes stirring up the masses, but I think that strategy is short lived and ultimately helps no one – including the comment poster.

So for myself, I’m not clicking anywhere near your site. I’d rather not encourage the behavior.

Cheers

George

]]> By: Sri http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4322534 Sri Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:45:27 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4322534 Hi, I really found this blog and all the posts useful to me as I just started developing a blog and new to this kind of environment. Thanks a lot for all the information. Regards, Sri. http://reddy-sri.blogspot.com Hi,

I really found this blog and all the posts useful to me as I just started developing a blog and new to this kind of environment.

Thanks a lot for all the information.

Regards,
Sri.
http://reddy-sri.blogspot.com

]]> By: Mike Henry http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4322297 Mike Henry Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:22:52 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4322297 I'm impressed more and more at the free discussion of these topics, when just a few short years ago people would be looking to sell them in a lame e-book. Thanks. I’m impressed more and more at the free discussion of these topics, when just a few short years ago people would be looking to sell them in a lame e-book.

Thanks.

]]> By: Takumi86 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4322250 Takumi86 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 04:48:51 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4322250 This is not so easy, you need at least some briliant ideas to start and how to make that briliant ideas takes a lot of time and full of consideration, only few people were managed to fulfill this like Shoemoney and Johnchow This is not so easy, you need at least some briliant ideas to start and how to make that briliant ideas takes a lot of time and full of consideration, only few people were managed to fulfill this like Shoemoney and Johnchow

]]> By: QuaChee http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4322225 QuaChee Sat, 08 Nov 2008 03:43:21 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4322225 thanks for the tips. i think this is good - not only for bloggers :) ive not really been featured as a blogger, though the press did feature on my other works. :) thanks for the tips. i think this is good – not only for bloggers :) ive not really been featured as a blogger, though the press did feature on my other works. :)

]]> By: Jenn Mattern http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4321970 Jenn Mattern Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:54:56 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4321970 JB, Press releases are actually my specialty area. I have a free e-book on the subject that you may find useful (written from the perspective of an online PR specialist, whose clients generally deal with formatting for online distribution - but the template and such have worked equally well for me and my clients offline). http://probusinesswriter.com/downloads/pressreleasesmadeeasy.htm JB, Press releases are actually my specialty area. I have a free e-book on the subject that you may find useful (written from the perspective of an online PR specialist, whose clients generally deal with formatting for online distribution – but the template and such have worked equally well for me and my clients offline).

http://probusinesswriter.com/downloads/pressreleasesmadeeasy.htm

]]> By: JB http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4321964 JB Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:43:25 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4321964 I wish you would've elaborated a little bit more on the 'press releases' section. I've talked to other business owners about issuing a press release, and all have agreed that using press releases can really benefit your business. Of course now, I'm currently trying to perfect my press release draft, and am desperately seeking some help and guidance. Maybe you could do an entry on this in the future? I wish you would’ve elaborated a little bit more on the ‘press releases’ section. I’ve talked to other business owners about issuing a press release, and all have agreed that using press releases can really benefit your business. Of course now, I’m currently trying to perfect my press release draft, and am desperately seeking some help and guidance. Maybe you could do an entry on this in the future?

]]> By: Denise Griffitts http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4321871 Denise Griffitts Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:42:30 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4321871 While I have been writing press releases for myself and for my clients for a while now, there is always something new to learn. This is a great post with some wonderful tips. I have sent it to several of my clients and ALL members of my Virtual Assistance team. Thanks! While I have been writing press releases for myself and for my clients for a while now, there is always something new to learn. This is a great post with some wonderful tips. I have sent it to several of my clients and ALL members of my Virtual Assistance team. Thanks!

]]> By: Linda Abbit http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4321774 Linda Abbit Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:55:39 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4321774 I've recently joined this free service by Peter Shankman that connects journalists with sources they need for stories and vice versa. It could prove to be a great way to initially connect with the media. http://www.helpareporter.com/ I've never heard of Blogburst before and I'll be checking that one out myself. Very helpful post, Darren! Thanks. I’ve recently joined this free service by Peter Shankman that connects journalists with sources they need for stories and vice versa. It could prove to be a great way to initially connect with the media.

http://www.helpareporter.com/

I’ve never heard of Blogburst before and I’ll be checking that one out myself.

Very helpful post, Darren! Thanks.

]]> By: Neil http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4321716 Neil Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:35:32 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4321716 Some great insight and tips. While I've been considering writing a press release (I will for sure now), I have never considered approaching my local community paper to perhaps gain some exposure. I'll need to look into it. Some great insight and tips. While I’ve been considering writing a press release (I will for sure now), I have never considered approaching my local community paper to perhaps gain some exposure. I’ll need to look into it.

]]> By: Ganesh http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/comment-page-1/#comment-4321687 Ganesh Fri, 07 Nov 2008 14:58:39 +0000 http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/11/07/how-to-get-media-coverage-for-your-blog/#comment-4321687 There are plenty of regional newspapers in my area which are read by a large community of tech oriented folks who are experienced with internet. Surely, a few of them would be bloggers. Writing an article about blogging with a mention to your blog would be a great way to get some promotion. There are plenty of regional newspapers in my area which are read by a large community of tech oriented folks who are experienced with internet. Surely, a few of them would be bloggers. Writing an article about blogging with a mention to your blog would be a great way to get some promotion.

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