Discover three powerful strategies for gaining mainstream publicity. Learn how to connect your expertise to current events for maximum media attention. Find out why becoming the media can benefit your brand, as news outlets often rely on outside voices. Hear about the significance of building relationships before you need them and how networking can open doors. Plus, celebrate the successes of those who have navigated the publicity landscape effectively!
Connecting your expertise to trending news stories enhances your chances of receiving mainstream publicity for your brand.
Building relationships before they are needed fosters a supportive network, creating long-term opportunities for collaboration and influence.
Deep dives
Connecting Expertise to Current Events
To gain media attention for a launch, it is essential to connect your expertise with ongoing news stories that capture public interest. The news typically focuses on notable events, sports, and weather, so positioning yourself within these subjects is crucial. By linking your content to trending topics, you increase your chances of being featured as newsworthy. For example, a research study on personal branding released concurrently with a significant announcement from a major company led to a media appearance on Good Morning America.
Becoming Your Own Media Outlet
Building a personal platform allows individuals to create and distribute their own content, effectively becoming their own media source. Utilizing social media, blogging, or podcasting can help establish an audience, which is invaluable for promoting new ventures. When you have an existing followership, any announcements about new projects can reach a large number of people instantly without needing to rely on traditional media. This proactive approach shifts the focus from seeking media presence to actively generating it through self-created channels.
The Relationship Switchboard Principle
Developing relationships before they are needed is a crucial strategy for long-term success and collaboration. By helping others promote their work without immediate expectation of gain, you cultivate goodwill and a network of mutual support. For instance, connecting someone with a larger platform to potential guests or collaborators can establish a rapport that benefits all involved parties later on. This approach creates a compounding effect where maintaining relationships increases opportunities and influence within the industry.
Utilizing Feedback from Media Engagements
Understanding how media outlets operate enables individuals to enhance their pitches and increase their chances of being featured. Recognizing the pressures faced by producers to deliver engaging content allows for better alignment with their needs and audience interests. The process of becoming engaged in media, whether through personal content or guest appearances, informs how to approach potential collaborations effectively. This two-way street of value creation ensures sustained engagement and relevance within the media landscape.
When starting a new business venture or personal brand, one of the most important (and sometimes daunting) tasks is getting the right kind of media attention to promote it. Today on the Influential Personal Brand Podcast, we discuss three ways to get mainstream publicity. Tuning in, you’ll learn why you need to connect your expertise to what is happening in the news and how you can do that. We delve into the importance of “becoming the media” and learn why the media needs us just as much as we need it. We also discuss why you need to build relationships before you need them and why hard work will always pay off! Finally, you’ll hear all about Brand Builders Group's goal to shape the voices that will shape the world.
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