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 Jan 10, 2020

# Get Free Publicity With Alison Maloni's PR Strategies

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## **[Media and PR Tips](https://thesaleswhisperer.com/daily) you'll learn today on [The Sales Podcast](https://www.thesaleswhisperer.com/podcast)...**

- Does it pay to work for free?
- Be strategic to get the free press
- Start creating content
- Make videos in your car with your smartphone
- If you build it they will come
- Establish relationships with local news people 
    - Find them on X
    - Like and Re-tweet
    - Message them with your area of expertise and some talking points
- Morning news is a big part of people's morning routines
- Evening news is not as big

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- People are getting their news via social media
- Build your brand by getting coverage
- Facebook is harder now for businesses due to algorithm changes
- Instagram stories are huge
- Plan your Instagram feed and go behind the scenes with your Stories
- Maybe a "Tuesday Tip"
- Have a CTA with a clear, relevant reason
- Reporters are pretty easy to reach
- Keep it short and sweet: NO SCROLL
- Have your staff take photos of you being interviewed at your office
- Pre and post-promotion may be more important than the interview
- She can teach you how to do it yourself
- Press releases, pitches, etc.

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- [Visit Alison's home on the web and start getting better press](https://www.alisonmaypr.com/)
- [Hear what this Hollywood veteran says about getting more press](https://thesaleswhisperer.com/blog/teej-mercer-the-reality-tv-coach-publicist)
- [Hear what this Emmy-winning anchor says about getting better press](https://thesaleswhisperer.com/blog/christine-haas)

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