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    • #24951

      Carol
      Participant
      @fidoseofreality

      I’ve noticed some dialogue recently about PR and media kits, so thought this would be a good time to bring up the topic of Media Kits, what to include, ways to get the word out about your blog as a business, and more.

      I’ve had a media kit for about a year now and am in the process of updating it. I also recently did some B roll for media and to house on my YouTube page.

      If anyone else wants to list their links, ask questions about media kits, or has done one with success, this would be a good place to get a conversation going.

      Oh, here’s my recent link. Keep in mind I am not a video production specialist 😉

      http://youtu.be/QUrp6E6RVSE

    • #24984

      Kathy H Porter
      Member
      @ms.khporter

      Well, aren’t you the multi – talented blogger extra-ordinaire! Did you, all by yourself, slice and dice that YouTube video? 

    • #24983

      Caren
      Participant
      @cgittleman

      Ohhhh Myyyyyyyy God!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is beyond FANTASTIC!

      First…can we hire YOU!!????? lol!!! 

      Ok, I have no “pedigree” like you have to even consider doing something as fabulous as this but I ADORE the concept.

      What I especially love is you didn’t go on and on about YOU…….to me, “a picture paints a thousand words” and you conveyed your expertise, passion for dogs and pets, experience and knowledge through PHOTOS.

      It wasn’t a “Carol Bryant love fest” it was merely showcasing your experience.

      When I grow up, I want to be like you.

      A media kit for me? I need more accomplishments FIRST!

    • #24982

      Paris Permenter
      Member
      @editors1

      As always, you are SUCH an inspiration to me, Carol!! What a great video!!

    • #24981

      Carol
      Participant
      @fidoseofreality

      Why thanks, everyone. Yes, @Kathy I did splice and dice it myself. It was time-consuming but fun, too. I wish I had a video person to do this… someday and a girl can dream, right?

      @Caren, you are so kind! You actually have the experience; it is all in how you package it. As bloggers, we have clips, articles, things we’ve shared, and any past things you have done, too. It’s all in the packaging.

      I tried not to be overly promotional because that drives me batty, but still wanted to get the message out there. I bet you that you can do one, @Caren. And I know you have the experiences. If you haven’t been on tv or radio, no biggie. Just don’t focus on that. Videotape yourself giving a seminar, speech, or even a product review. Media wants to see you can present well on camera. And I bet you do.

      And @Paris, don’t even get me started on my mutual admiration and respect for you. I bow to thee.

    • #24980

      Dawn
      Participant
      @petproductreview

      I caught that the other day when I was on your blog.  It’s so awesome!  Do you have a written media kit that you also send?

    • #24979

      Caren
      Participant
      @cgittleman

      Carol you are way too kind! I do have some written pieces….I am so disorganized. I keep all sorts of things but don’t keep things about myself in one place (as I should!) Me and a camera? Nope! Not til I lose 100 lbs 🙂

      Carol Bryant said:

      Why thanks, everyone. Yes, @Kathy I did splice and dice it myself. It was time-consuming but fun, too. I wish I had a video person to do this… someday and a girl can dream, right?

      @Caren, you are so kind! You actually have the experience; it is all in how you package it. As bloggers, we have clips, articles, things we’ve shared, and any past things you have done, too. It’s all in the packaging.

      I tried not to be overly promotional because that drives me batty, but still wanted to get the message out there. I bet you that you can do one, @Caren. And I know you have the experiences. If you haven’t been on tv or radio, no biggie. Just don’t focus on that. Videotape yourself giving a seminar, speech, or even a product review. Media wants to see you can present well on camera. And I bet you do.

      And @Paris, don’t even get me started on my mutual admiration and respect for you. I bow to thee.

    • #24978

      Paris Permenter
      Member
      @editors1

      You ARE too kind, Carol! Thank you for the sweet words on a day when I really needed to hear them. Today was a 100 degree day and our central AC went out; we await a replacement… Calgon, take me away!

    • #24977

      Carol
      Participant
      @fidoseofreality

      @Dawn – I had a media kit done about a year ago and have it in PDF form and I have them in hard copy when I go to shows and stuff. I am in the process of updating it because things have changed (good things) and I putting more things in it that I find important.

      @Caren – heck woman, shoot from the neck up then… – do it! 😉

      @Paris, gag 100 degrees – I feel that pain. We had a wicked summer. Hope that AC got fixed. Hey now there’s an interesting idea for a sponsor…. air conditioning company!

    • #24976

      Amy Shojai, CABC
      Participant
      @shojai

      Neat concept! I’d never thought to do a media kit via YouTube although I do use a lot of YouTube in my Vlogs. And I just self-produced this trailer for the upcoming thriller. http://youtu.be/TnbvVri2jXA

      I’ve seen online medial kits down-loadable PDFs and the like but often wondered how often they actually get looked at. Have you had good response to your video, @Carol?

    • #24975

      Caren
      Participant
      @cgittleman

      Amy I mentioned to you that I LOVE that trailer (AND because Dakota’s name is going to be in the book!!! Woooo hooooooo!!) but I wanted everyone to know how great that trailer is!

      Amy Shojai, CABC said:

      Neat concept! I’d never thought to do a media kit via YouTube although I do use a lot of YouTube in my Vlogs. And I just self-produced this trailer for the upcoming thriller. http://youtu.be/TnbvVri2jXA

      I’ve seen online medial kits down-loadable PDFs and the like but often wondered how often they actually get looked at. Have you had good response to your video, @Carol?

    • #24974

      Amy Shojai, CABC
      Participant
      @shojai

      Thanks Caren! Magical-Dawg says “woof” (he’s the star in the trailer *s*).

      Caren Osrin Gittleman said:

      Amy I mentioned to you that I LOVE that trailer (AND because Dakota’s name is going to be in the book!!! Woooo hooooooo!!) but I wanted everyone to know how great that trailer is!

      Amy Shojai, CABC said:

      Neat concept! I’d never thought to do a media kit via YouTube although I do use a lot of YouTube in my Vlogs. And I just self-produced this trailer for the upcoming thriller. http://youtu.be/TnbvVri2jXA

    • #24973

      Kathy H Porter
      Member
      @ms.khporter

      Wow! Just watched the video on Lost And Found….Think I need to help you market this with a few tweets and shares on Facebook….maybe a mention on Google + …. And, I’ll look forward to reading it.

      Amy Shojai, CABC said:

      Thanks Caren! Magical-Dawg says “woof” (he’s the star in the trailer *s*).

      Caren Osrin Gittleman said:

      Amy I mentioned to you that I LOVE that trailer (AND because Dakota’s name is going to be in the book!!! Woooo hooooooo!!) but I wanted everyone to know how great that trailer is!

      Amy Shojai, CABC said:

      Neat concept! I’d never thought to do a media kit via YouTube although I do use a lot of YouTube in my Vlogs. And I just self-produced this trailer for the upcoming thriller. http://youtu.be/TnbvVri2jXA

    • #24972

      Amy Shojai, CABC
      Participant
      @shojai

      Kathy THANK YOU! Arooooooo! *s* I’m hoping to reach out to BlogPaws folks in the future for possibly a blog tour…if that’s something that’s acceptable. I’m pretty new to the group so don’t want to step on furry paws or anything. But really hoping to get some good dog (and cat) care/behavior info out via the book.

      Kathy H Porter said:

      Wow! Just watched the video on Lost And Found….Think I need to help you market this with a few tweets and shares on Facebook….maybe a mention on Google + …. And, I’ll look forward to reading it.

      Amy Shojai, CABC said:

      Thanks Caren! Magical-Dawg says “woof” (he’s the star in the trailer *s*).

      Caren Osrin Gittleman said:

      Amy I mentioned to you that I LOVE that trailer (AND because Dakota’s name is going to be in the book!!! Woooo hooooooo!!) but I wanted everyone to know how great that trailer is!

      Amy Shojai, CABC said:

      Neat concept! I’d never thought to do a media kit via YouTube although I do use a lot of YouTube in my Vlogs. And I just self-produced this trailer for the upcoming thriller. http://youtu.be/TnbvVri2jXA

    • #24971

      Kathy H Porter
      Member
      @ms.khporter

      So, now you need to find me on Facebook – I think I just tried to friend you. I’ve got your YouTube trailer up on my wall … kp

      Amy Shojai, CABC said:

      Kathy THANK YOU! Arooooooo! *s* I’m hoping to reach out to BlogPaws folks in the future for possibly a blog tour…if that’s something that’s acceptable. I’m pretty new to the group so don’t want to step on furry paws or anything. But really hoping to get some good dog (and cat) care/behavior info out via the book.

      Kathy H Porter said:

      Wow! Just watched the video on Lost And Found….Think I need to help you market this with a few tweets and shares on Facebook….maybe a mention on Google + …. And, I’ll look forward to reading it.

      Amy Shojai, CABC said:

      Thanks Caren! Magical-Dawg says “woof” (he’s the star in the trailer *s*).

      Caren Osrin Gittleman said:

      Amy I mentioned to you that I LOVE that trailer (AND because Dakota’s name is going to be in the book!!! Woooo hooooooo!!) but I wanted everyone to know how great that trailer is!

      Amy Shojai, CABC said:

      Neat concept! I’d never thought to do a media kit via YouTube although I do use a lot of YouTube in my Vlogs. And I just self-produced this trailer for the upcoming thriller. http://youtu.be/TnbvVri2jXA

    • #24970

      Amy Shojai, CABC
      Participant
      @shojai

      Done!

      Kathy H Porter said:

      So, now you need to find me on Facebook – I think I just tried to friend you. I’ve got your YouTube trailer up on my wall … kp

      Amy Shojai, CABC said:

      Kathy THANK YOU! Arooooooo! *s* I’m hoping to reach out to BlogPaws folks in the future for possibly a blog tour…if that’s something that’s acceptable. I’m pretty new to the group so don’t want to step on furry paws or anything. But really hoping to get some good dog (and cat) care/behavior info out via the book.

    • #24969

      Carol
      Participant
      @fidoseofreality

      @Amy – WOW sign me up for a book. Well done and I love thrillers. 2013 is when I expect my first book to be done, too. Well done!

      I had a good response to the video thus far that I did but haven’t gotten it out there enough. That’s the next step.

    • #24968

      Amy Shojai, CABC
      Participant
      @shojai

      Thanks Carol.

      Yep, the key with any of these venues is getting eyeballs on the blog/video/book/whatever. Google+ loves video, I’m told. *s*

      Carol Bryant said:

      @Amy – WOW sign me up for a book. Well done and I love thrillers. 2013 is when I expect my first book to be done, too. Well done!

      I had a good response to the video thus far that I did but haven’t gotten it out there enough. That’s the next step.

    • #24967

      Carol
      Participant
      @fidoseofreality

      I need to create a G+ account merely for presence. TY for the heads up. I’ve been a fan of yours forever, @Amy.

    • #24966

      Kathy H Porter
      Member
      @ms.khporter

      Carol …. of all the people to NOT have a Google + account! You? I don’t believe it….

      Carol Bryant said:

      I need to create a G+ account merely for presence. TY for the heads up. I’ve been a fan of yours forever, @Amy.

    • #24965

      Amy Shojai, CABC
      Participant
      @shojai

      *giggle* You beat me to that, Kathy. I have one but use it VERY rarely, and mostly to post videos. I know some of my cat blogger colleagues do VERY well sharing their blogs on google+   I’ve mostly used Facebook and twitter.

      Kathy H Porter said:

      Carol …. of all the people to NOT have a Google + account! You? I don’t believe it….

      Carol Bryant said:

      I need to create a G+ account merely for presence. TY for the heads up. I’ve been a fan of yours forever, @Amy.

    • #24964

      Carol
      Participant
      @fidoseofreality

      I know, I know. I have to just cart my tush over there and be Nikey… say it with me, and just do it. It’s on the list. Now it went higher up. 🙂

    • #24963

      Kathy H Porter
      Member
      @ms.khporter

      @Amy – What I’ve noticed for myself (despite the several tutorials I’ve participated in about how to use it for marketing purposes) that Pinterest has become my place to go to relax…I’ve always limited the time that I spend there…and, although I do have some of my blog posts up on different boards, I’ll use some of what I put up to gage what other people are interested in that’s dog related OR I’ll use it to put things I don’t want to lose. Or to play word games…

    • #24962

      Kathy H Porter
      Member
      @ms.khporter

      Here’s my ignorant question, because I could just go look: does Blog Paws – the community – have a Pinterest account?

      Carol Bryant said:

      I know, I know. I have to just cart my tush over there and be Nikey… say it with me, and just do it. It’s on the list. Now it went higher up. 🙂

    • #24961

      Kathy H Porter
      Member
      @ms.khporter

        Ha! Caren Gittleman has a Blog Paws board, but the BP community per say – does not have any Pinterest real estate.  Someone (maybe Caren) should take this conversation to a higher level than this forum…or, you could, Carol…..heh-heh

      Carol Bryant said:

      I know, I know. I have to just cart my tush over there and be Nikey… say it with me, and just do it. It’s on the list. Now it went higher up. 🙂

    • #24960

      Kathy H Porter
      Member
      @ms.khporter

      Here’s my last comment on Pinterest – take a look at how some teachers are using this visual community to teach: http://dld.bz/bK37g

    • #24959

      Dawn
      Participant
      @petproductreview

      It’s not a board from the BlogPaws team, but we started a community board for BlogPaws members to add their badges to- http://pinterest.com/demik3/blogpaws/  so other members could follow them. Just message me with your Pinterest account link because I have to follow at least one of your boards to add you.  

      Kathy H Porter said:

        Ha! Caren Gittleman has a Blog Paws board, but the BP community per say – does not have any Pinterest real estate.  Someone (maybe Caren) should take this conversation to a higher level than this forum…or, you could, Carol…..heh-heh

      Carol Bryant said:

      I know, I know. I have to just cart my tush over there and be Nikey… say it with me, and just do it. It’s on the list. Now it went higher up. 🙂

    • #24958

      Caren
      Participant
      @cgittleman

      Yep I do have a BlogPaws board on Pinterest…Carol you can take what you want 🙂  Actually I need to update it, haven’t in quite some time

      Kathy H Porter said:

        Ha! Caren Gittleman has a Blog Paws board, but the BP community per say – does not have any Pinterest real estate.  Someone (maybe Caren) should take this conversation to a higher level than this forum…or, you could, Carol…..heh-heh

      Carol Bryant said:

      I know, I know. I have to just cart my tush over there and be Nikey… say it with me, and just do it. It’s on the list. Now it went higher up. 🙂

    • #24957

      Carol
      Participant
      @fidoseofreality

      @Caren okay I am lost – what am I taking from what? LOL

    • #24956

      Caren
      Participant
      @cgittleman

      lmao! I have a BlogPaws Pinterest board where I posted BlogPaws stuff 🙂

      Carol Bryant said:

      @Caren okay I am lost – what am I taking from what? LOL

    • #24955

      Kathy H Porter
      Member
      @ms.khporter

      @Carol and @Caren – and wouldn’t it be very cool if the Blog Paws community had a Pinterest account? Each of the boards would be specific to something here in this community.

    • #24954

      Amy Shojai, CABC
      Participant
      @shojai

      I have a pinterest board but haven’t done anything for a while. The about.com folks got veeeeery antsy about copyright concerns and potential lawsuit so I stopped posting my photos there. *shrug*

    • #24953

      Caren
      Participant
      @cgittleman

      Kathy yep!! But I’m not the boss! 🙂

      Kathy H Porter said:

      @Carol and @Caren – and wouldn’t it be very cool if the Blog Paws community had a Pinterest account? Each of the boards would be specific to something here in this community.

    • #24952

      Kathy H Porter
      Member
      @ms.khporter

      Yeah, there is that little copyright issue thing – the photos on my blog are taken by myself or my husband; I thought that the fact that if you/me grabbed a photo from the web that was sourced back to where it originated from – that link that appears at the top right corner of a photo that gets pinned that THAT was acceptable for giving credit to where it came from…but, maybe not. The jury is probably still out on this one….

      Amy Shojai, CABC said:

      I have a pinterest board but haven’t done anything for a while. The about.com folks got veeeeery antsy about copyright concerns and potential lawsuit so I stopped posting my photos there. *shrug*

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