How to update facebook status for a Religious center page
Facebook is an external communication tool available churches for free. Having a page gives you the opportunity to connect with members and potential members. It’s free publicity for your church ministries and events. It also provides an opportunity for evangelism. You have to have a personal account on face book. You must be an administrator … Read more
How do we get on TV?
There are two ways to get your organization on television. One is holding a press conference and the other is a pitching a story idea, both require strategic planning and preparation to successful communicate your message. Organizations should hold a press conference when they have something they want to announce. When you plan a press … Read more
Authors and Speakers: Don’t Pitch Your Books or Programs as Story Ideas
By Joan Stewart The Publicity Hound When I speak to groups of professional speakers, authors and small publishers throughout the U.S. and Canada, they look at me dumbfounded after I tell them the Number One thing they must do if they want more media attention for their books and programs. They must stop pitching the … Read more
Nonprofit Publicity Tips Online and Offline
Reprinted from The Publicity Hound If your nonprofit is strapped for time, money, or both, follow these 10 tips for generating thousands of dollars in print, broadcast and online publicity. * Create one-page press release templates for frequent news items such as new employees or board members, events you’re sponsoring or hosting, or when you’re … Read more
Don’t do a pitch letter for local press
Don’t waste your time pitching your non-profits story idea to local print publications, just write it. Most print publications are going through major changes as result of evolving technology and the economy. According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations, “Circulation at the nation’s daily newspapers dropped 8.7 percent for the six-month period ended March 31 … Read more
Why you should include social media in your publicty plan
Social Media can help your organization increase awareness. According to PEW Internet and American Life project, 70% of adults in the USA under 30 use social networking sites. Forrester research states that 67% of people over the age of 50 visit social networking sites. This creates a large target audience for volunteers and donations. Social … Read more
Why should my church twitter?
Churches offer services such as feeding the poor visiting the widows and orphans, as well as preaching and teaching. How affective are these services if only a few in the community know about them Twitter is an effective communication tool your church can use to distribute information to the public about faith as well as … Read more
8 Ideas to help authors promote their books
1. Once you decide to write a book you should began planning your marketing . Even if you have a team behind you no one is as excited about selling your book as you are. 2. Research your area, read the Arts and Entertainment section of your local news paper and get familiar with journalist … Read more
20 Free PR Resources for Non-profits
Here is a list of free resources non-profit organizations can use as part of their publicity strategy. Non-profit organizations are always looking for budget conscious ways to get more publicity. Some items on this list take a lot of time an effort and some are simple tasks. These tools can increase awareness about your ogranization, … Read more
Why you should develop a brochure?
One of the critical pieces of your media kit is your capabilities brochure. A capabilities brochure describe your organization and the services it provides. The brochure should have your organizations logo and tag line visible. The tagline is phrase you want people to associate with your organization. The vision and mission statements are included in … Read more
