We’ve been getting lots of feedback on small businesses planning marketing campaigns and promotions surrounding the World Cup this month. The soccer tournament is expected to rival that of the Super Bowl, which is annually among the most watched television sports events in the world. The World Cup will span several cities in South Africa during four weeks of play. For a small business owner...

Are you a small business owner looking to capitalize on this year’s World Cup soccer tournament with a marketing campaign? If so, we want to hear from you. Drop us a line at info@understandingmarketing.com or leave a comment below and tell us all about it. Perhaps you’re planning small business marketing event around the world cup, or maybe you’re offering great deals and special...

Have you ever wondered about how to get an editorial in the newspaper for your business? Getting an editorial in your favor is quite tricky because rarely are they ever promotional. In addition, you have to convince the editorial board, made up of several journalist professionals, not just one reporter when going after a regular story. Oh and one other thing, don’t count on the editorial promoti...

Have you ever watched a CNN or Fox News Channel report on a small business or entrepreneur talking about his or her company? Readers ask all the time how can I get my small business on CNN? If you’re a regular reader of this blog you’ll know what I’m going to say next: Do you know that you CAN get that kind of coverage? All you have to do is really understand two very important things. We co...

Are you an entrepreneur looking for new ways to use photos in small business PR efforts? Check out this list of useful tips that explain how to use photos, images and illustrations to obtain publicity for your small business. First, a quick story on the use of photos, which can make a good PR opportunity really great. I worked with an advocacy company that was once involved with drilling sites for...

Does your small business have something to add to an issue currently being discussed in the news? How about going on a talk radio show to get your message out. There are a lot of great radio talk shows on the air that are constantly looking for guests on a variety of topics, yes, even political shows. From gardening shows to national business shows, the producers and on-air talent are more than ha...