Comments on: Before you Pitch Bloggers: Three Genuine Tips for Budding Entrepreneurs and Startups http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/ Jeremiah Owyang discusses how web tools and social media enable companies to connect with customers Mon, 20 May 2013 20:08:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Scott Monty http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-243611 Scott Monty Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:14:26 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/#comment-243611 Speaking of common sense, if I had any, I'd spell my domain name correctly: http://www.scottmonty.com Speaking of common sense, if I had any, I’d spell my domain name correctly:
http://www.scottmonty.com

]]> By: Scott Monty http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-243608 Scott Monty Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:13:14 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/#comment-243608 It's funny. So much of outreach - or even the more broadly defined 'media relations' - is about using common sense. But for some reason or another, marketers tend to get wrapped up in their brand and leave out the rational thinking related to outreach. I've written about bad pitches and have made suggestions for marketing professionals on my blog, and I've even gone so far as to create a 'best of' section in my sidebar, to help guide professionals with the pitching process. http://www.scotmonty.com. It’s funny. So much of outreach – or even the more broadly defined ‘media relations’ – is about using common sense. But for some reason or another, marketers tend to get wrapped up in their brand and leave out the rational thinking related to outreach.

I’ve written about bad pitches and have made suggestions for marketing professionals on my blog, and I’ve even gone so far as to create a ‘best of’ section in my sidebar, to help guide professionals with the pitching process. http://www.scotmonty.com.

]]> By: IAAdmin http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-242223 IAAdmin Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:56:10 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/#comment-242223 Thank you for confirming some of my thoughts. I don't post here to market my product, but to learn. When you're a start-up, usually there's only a few people working on the project, so individuals have to wear many hats, some of which may be new to them. In my case and because a social network is part of my company, I'm learning everything I can, thus, reading your blog is extremely educational. It's great that a link to my site is included in my post, but in regards to my comments here, it's not a pitch I'm here for, but to get new ideas. Thank you for confirming some of my thoughts. I don’t post here to market my product, but to learn. When you’re a start-up, usually there’s only a few people working on the project, so individuals have to wear many hats, some of which may be new to them.

In my case and because a social network is part of my company, I’m learning everything I can, thus, reading your blog is extremely educational.

It’s great that a link to my site is included in my post, but in regards to my comments here, it’s not a pitch I’m here for, but to get new ideas.

]]> By: links for 2007-12-16 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-241549 links for 2007-12-16 Sun, 16 Dec 2007 10:18:42 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/#comment-241549 [...] Before you Pitch Bloggers: Three Genuine Tips for Budding Entrepreneurs and Startups “2) One savvy CEO of a startup took the time to find areas in the market where there’s a need, specifically something on my blog, and then created a unique demo catered to my needs. He never pushed, but explained how he’s been reading and how he can f (tags: bricabox marketing advice) [...] [...] Before you Pitch Bloggers: Three Genuine Tips for Budding Entrepreneurs and Startups “2) One savvy CEO of a startup took the time to find areas in the market where there’s a need, specifically something on my blog, and then created a unique demo catered to my needs. He never pushed, but explained how he’s been reading and how he can f (tags: bricabox marketing advice) [...]

]]> By: Brandon Weber http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-241412 Brandon Weber Sun, 16 Dec 2007 06:15:55 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/#comment-241412 Jeremiah, Thanks for the great post. I think that it all gets back to adding value. If a particular idea will add value to your readers, then it will be of value to you. And, if it is, I'd imagine that you couldnt help but share it. It's the good ideas that cut through the noise, that add value. Thanks again for your thoughts. Brandon Jeremiah,

Thanks for the great post. I think that it all gets back to adding value. If a particular idea will add value to your readers, then it will be of value to you. And, if it is, I’d imagine that you couldnt help but share it. It’s the good ideas that cut through the noise, that add value.

Thanks again for your thoughts.

Brandon

]]> By: Geoff Livingston http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-241332 Geoff Livingston Sun, 16 Dec 2007 04:05:37 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/#comment-241332 Thank you, Jeremiah. I fully agree. Now Is Gone is often criticized for the blogger relations portion in chapter 4, where I recommend that companies engage with their communities before taking on blogger relations. They usually don't know hot to engage until they become a part of their community. Good to see I'm not insane. Thank you, Jeremiah. I fully agree. Now Is Gone is often criticized for the blogger relations portion in chapter 4, where I recommend that companies engage with their communities before taking on blogger relations. They usually don’t know hot to engage until they become a part of their community. Good to see I’m not insane.

]]> By: jeremiah_owyang http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-241213 jeremiah_owyang Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:48:57 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/#comment-241213 Austin Good stuff, good luck! Austin

Good stuff, good luck!

]]> By: Austin Hallock http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/comment-page-1/#comment-241199 Austin Hallock Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:31:04 +0000 http://www.web-strategist.com/blog/2007/12/15/before-you-pitch-bloggers-three-genuine-tips-for-budding-entrepreneurs-and-startups/#comment-241199 Thanks for the tips Jeremiah, I'm in the stage where I'm looking for "media" (media as in blogs) coverage for my startup and this will help. Thanks for the tips Jeremiah, I’m in the stage where I’m looking for “media” (media as in blogs) coverage for my startup and this will help.

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