Enter The Limelight

Entrepreneur,  August, 2000  

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Five ways to make headlines

1 Offer your self as an expert when an important news story breaks. For example, before the new year, security companies were being interviewed left and right about Y2K issues. Keep watch for events that relate to your own field.

2 Announce something new--from new products to new hires. Remember, anything new is news.

3 Create a contest, anniversary celebration or special event, and send out a release about it.

4 Make a donation and announce it. Philanthropy can make you feel and look good.

5 Know your media. To avoid looking like an amateur, be sure the info you send is appropriate for the medium you're pitching.

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