QueryLooking for entrepreneurs to answer 6 simple questions. The
answers will be complied and will go in Weston Lyon's Secret
Society Newsletter [Marketing & Momentum Secrets for Entrepreneurs].
In SUBJECT line: HARO - Info Overload?
In BODY: answers to 6 questions (below)
In Signature: Your Name, Company Name, Phone #, E-mail, website,
and short description of your biz (<30 words)
1. How much money do you make per year? (this info will not be
shared individually…only as a guide for t…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 30, 2009 at 8:00am —
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Query: I'm looking for women, ages 25-55 to profile in a national
women's magazine article about women who've "broken out of their
box" women who've become someone they never thought they were
as an adult.
Maybe you always were labeled as shy and now find yourself jetting
across the country giving speeches. Maybe you never thought you
were the marrying type and found yourself with the man of your
dreams. Maybe you were never seen as the smart one and are now
working as a professor.
Whatever th…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 29, 2009 at 2:00pm —
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Query: I'm looking for experts that have experience building brands
and brand awareness without the use of traditional media (i.e. TV).
Even if you are not an expert, but can share your thoughts on
brands that don't use TV advertising, that is helpful too.
Name: Danny Petre
Category: Business & Finance
Email: danny.petre@gmail.com
Title:
Media Outlet: Website
Specific Geographic Region: N
Region: US
Deadline: 09:04am EASTERN - 30 April
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 28, 2009 at 8:08pm —
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Query:1. Need experts - can be in marketing- to tell whether dog
and cat owners have switched places where they buy food for pets.
Supermarkets gaining customers? Organic pet food store sales up or
down? PetSmart gaining? Need 2009 statistics.
2. Vet Experts: Procedures down? Wellness visits down?
PLEASE DO NOT SEND MARKETING PRODUCTS TO ME.
Name: Harriet Weinstein
Category: Business & Finance
Email: harrwein@gmail.com
Title: Freelance writer
Media Outlet: Newspapers and magazines
Sp…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 28, 2009 at 8:04pm —
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For my Entrepreneur Journeys series, I am looking for stories of
women who dropped out of their successful (or not, actually)
careers to have children / follow spouse around / raise kids / etc.
and then managed to come back into business as successful
entrepreneurs.
Pls email me with subject line: HARO Women and a brief description
of the story line."
Category: Business & Finance
Name: Sramana Mitra
Email: sramana@alum.mit.edu
Title: Forbes Columnist, Blogger
Media Outlet/Publication:…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 17, 2009 at 10:30am —
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Query:
"I am running a series on the best red lipsticks for a retro look.
The article will be featured on a retro/vintage specific blog and
will be pitched to niche magazines."
Category: Lifestyle & Entertainment
Name: Sandra Mendoza-Daly
Email: sandra@debutanteclothing.com
Title: Editor
Media Outlet/Publication: DebutanteClothing.com
Anonymous? No
Specific Geographic Region? No
Region:
Deadline: 5:00 PM PACIFIC - April 30
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 16, 2009 at 10:30am —
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Query:
"The current economic downturn will provide some exciting
opportunities for marketers to gain share, grow their share of
voice or at least hold their ground. I'm looking for marketers who
have some great ideas, tactics or a complete strategy for marketing
in a downturn (recession).
The responses are going into an upcoming book on 365 ways to market
differently in a downturn:
In responding, think of the following things:
- What's the tactic that you're using to market smarter in the
d…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 15, 2009 at 8:30am —
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Query:
"For a top home improvement retailer's e-magazine/newsletter with a
large six-figure circulation, I need experts to weigh in on:
Landscapers and the Big Trends to expect in 2009. Trends vary from
season to season and even region to region. But what overarching
trends can we expect for 2009 that should take hold industry-wise?
What's next when it comes to irrigation, stone, plants, outdoor
structures, grass care (organic treatment?), retainer walls, etc.
.... Whatever you'(TM)re seeing as…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 14, 2009 at 10:44am —
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Query:
"I am in the query stage and am looking for Massage Therapists who
can give me their best tips for business building in a poor
economy. What have you done to encourage new business and keep
prior clients? If you're willing to share your tips, please email
me at lbakewell01@sbcglobal.net. Put "MT Tips" in the subject line.
Thanks! Lisa"
Category: Business & Finance
Name: Lisa Bakewell
Email: lbakewell01@sbcglobal.net
Title: Freelance Writer
Media Outlet/Publication: Trade Publica…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 10, 2009 at 3:41pm —
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Query:
"Looking for real estate agents with one of two philosophies on
working with buyers:
1. Those who will work only with buyers they've financially
prequalified and who have a definite buying timeline.
2. Those who work with all buyers, even those who aren't
financially prequalified and who may not yet be ready to buy.
Please let me know which side of the issue you fall on, and please
tell me which board of REALTORS to which you belong. If you don't
belong to a local board of REALTORS, I…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 10, 2009 at 3:40pm —
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Query:
"I'm looking to intereview/write about people in the dessert, tea
or coffee business for a web site. Whether you make or sell real
desserts, faux desserts or dessert toys I'd love to hear from you.
The same applies to those who make or sell coffee or teas. A
product and/or book review option is available as well.
This is needed for a web site that focuses on desserts, teas and
coffees.
Please put HARO request in the subject line.
Category: General
Name: Kimberly Vetrano
Email: SheSc…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 7, 2009 at 8:00am —
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Query:
"What Are the Biggest Challenges You Face as a Working from Home or
as a Solopreneur? As a solopreneur, we are our businesses and this
can often lead to many challenges. As someone that works from
home, we often have to deal with isolation and lack of focus. What
are the biggest challenges that you face as a work-at-home or
solopreneur? This is the beginning research stage for a book. The
information gathered could also be used for upcoming blog posts.
Please put HARO in the subject lin…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 6, 2009 at 8:00am —
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Query:
"To start off, you cannot say "BOTH". I am looking for people to
tell me which Social device they prefer and why. Please be
insightful and limit to the two sites - I know there are others,
but this is only focusing between Twitter and Friendfeed. Thanks in
advance."
Category: Technology
Name: Jeffrey Powers
Email: geekazine@gmail.com
Title: CEO
Media Outlet/Publication: Geekazine
Anonymous? No
Specific Geographic Region? No
Region:
Deadline: 12:00 PM CENTRAL - April 5
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 3, 2009 at 10:28am —
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Query:
"We're seeking successful insurance agents who have been in
business for at least 10 years and are life and/or health licensed
(we don't currently cover the P&C market) for an upcoming feature
on how agents can recession-proof their practice. We'll be asking
how you've weathered past recessions and what you're doing this
time around to maintain success and come out even better on the
other end. You should have extensive experience in the field,
preferably as an independent insurance…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 3, 2009 at 10:20am —
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Query:
"I am writing an article regarding small business owners hiring
virtual assistants. I need small business owners to answer the
following questions regarding virtual assistants:
1. Please state why you would or would not hire a virtual assistant.
2. What types of tasks have you hired or would hire a virtual
assistant to complete?
3. What do you feel would serve as the biggest barrier in hiring a
virtual assistant (i.e communication)?
4. How do you feel virtual assistants can effectively p…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 3, 2009 at 10:16am —
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Query:
"I need a credit expert to answer some questions about customers
who've had their CREDIT CARD accounts closed by the bank. Must be
available Monday for a brief phone interview. Please reply with
your expertise in this area and availability (as in actual times)
for Monday. "
Category: Business & Finance
Name: Sarah Caron
Email: sarah@sarahscucinabella.com
Title: Freelance
Media Outlet/Publication: AOL
Anonymous? No
Specific Geographic Region? No
Region:
Deadline: 6:00 PM EAST…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 3, 2009 at 10:13am —
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Query: I'm looking for women, ages 25-55 to profile in a national
women's magazine article about women who've "broken out of their
box" women who've become someone they never thought they were
as an adult.
Maybe you always were labeled as shy and now find yourself jetting
across the country giving speeches. Maybe you never thought you
were the marrying type and found yourself with the man of your
dreams. Maybe you were never seen as the smart one and are now
working as a professor.
Whatever th…
Continue
Added by Michele Chatburn on April 2, 2009 at 2:00pm —
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Query:
"The current economic downturn will provide some exciting
opportunities for marketers to gain share, grow their share of
voice or at least hold their ground. I'm looking for marketers who
have some great ideas, tactics or a complete strategy for marketing
in a downturn (recession).
The responses are going into an upcoming book on 365 ways to market
differently in a downturn:
In responding, think of the following things:
- What's the tactic that you're using to market smarter in the
d…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on April 1, 2009 at 10:30am —
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Query:
"I am writing an article on ways people can eat healthier for less
money. I would like to speak with dietitians or nutritionists, as
well as people who eat healthily on a tight budget, or anyone who
might have tips to share on this subject. To get in contact with
me, please e-mail me with your phone number and a good day/time to
reach you. Thank you!"
Category: Lifestyle & Entertainment
Name: Katelyn Hanna-Wortley
Email: tkate5898@comcast.net
Title: Freelance Writer
Media Outlet…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on March 31, 2009 at 8:30am —
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Query:
"I have a healthy eating website (www.OneRoastVegetable.com) and
once a month I interview a guest speaker by conference call for my
readers (9000+).
This month I'd like to have a get-organized specialist talk about
how to deal with all the paper clutter in our lives. Filing
systems? Throw it all out? How do we get out from under all this
paper?
The preferred time slot for the live interview would be Tuesday
April 7th @ 8 pm Eastern for about an hour, including
listener-submitted questi…
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Added by Michele Chatburn on March 30, 2009 at 2:34pm —
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