Sometimes TV time is a disappointment for clients, the "my story is worth more time" syndrome. But, 60 seconds on a major regional network news show is still a big deal and not easy to come by. The Vision Forum's…
The Vision Forum's No-Hate event was featured in The Dallas Morning New's NeighborsGo section. If you want a feature, you'd better be able to write it!
The Vision Forum, http://www.thevisionforum.org presented It’s Time Dallas: A Two-Day No- Hate Occasion featuring Margaret Marshall, former Chief Justice of Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court and author of the ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in Massachusetts, and the NOH8 Campaign. On Saturday,…
Scout-A-Palooza's the feature story in the Oak Cliff People, http://www.oakcliffpeople.com/2011/09/01/oak-cliff-people-090211 Boy Scout Troop 5 and Crew 5 hosted their first annual Scout-A-Palooza with water balloon fights, an awesome zipline, rope bridges, caveman golf, and tomahawk throwing and showcased Cub, Scout,…
Visually-impaired patrons can now more fully enjoy live theatrical performances thanks to this new program by Reading & Radio Resource. The organization recently launched its Audio Description Services in partnership with the AT&T Perofrming Arts Center. Trained volunteers provide live…
Mike Tamez, sportscaster for Station NTRB of Reading & Radio Resource, is featured in a front page Metro story for The Dallas Morning News. There's also a video of Mike, who's been blind since the age of 4, talking about…
Vision Forum presents Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and former editor of Newsweek, on Tuesday, November 16. Mr. Meacham will discuss his book, American Gospel, offering an historical perspective of religion in America AND addressing current topics such as the…
Sometimes the best PR comes from an unexpected source - a helpful, well-informed, friendly parking lot attendant! I was on a business call with a client last week in Fort Worth. The day was chillier than I expected, and I…
If You Care about Low Income Housing... Community Resource Group (CRG) initiated an affordable housing project working with residents of manufactured home parks in Houston, Texas. Residents, with the help of CRG, can purchase their park and then manage it…
Coordinating a photographer with your story idea or event can be key to receiving coverage in the media. Good pictures help tell the story and interest the readers. Hire a photographer if you can. If not, recruit a volunteer, or…
Writing editorials and opinion columns requires several skills at once – the ability to write succinctly, maybe even entertainingly, tightly structured, and in the voice of your client. This leads us to perhaps the most important skill after basic writing…
Sometimes a small thing can trigger a story idea. Mrs. Pearl, 93 years old at the time, sent a $20 cash donation to Reading & Radio Resource with a hand-written note saying that the radio reading service was the first…
Don’t forget that columnists or short highlight sections are often the most read in a publication. They usually include a photo, too.
Beautiful images are everything when working with artists and art galleries. A professional photographer knows how to shoot artwork to look its best. Lighting and a professional “eye” can mean the difference between a photo that enhances the artwork and…
Before you can talk about or sell your business or organization, it helps to have determined just what you are. There are lots of business terms for this, but my favorite tools are strategic messaging and the SWOT analysis (Strengths,…
Women business owners have unique stories to tell. Working with the National Association of Women Business Owners – Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter, I’ve helped turn the spotlight on a few. These women's photos and stories are featured in the Dallas Business…
Sometimes a story is of interest to both general media and a more specific market media. A media plan needs to reach both potential audiences. When Nobel Peace Prize Winner Archbishop Tutu visited The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration…
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize winner, visited and spoke at The Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration. Preparations began a year in advance. Miller consulting offered a turn-key operation including volunteer management, logistical planning, fundraising, collateral development, and media relations.…
Dallas/Fort Worth House & Home asked if I could submit tips for buying art. One of my tips was to consider buying art that speaks directly to you. As an example I used a painting by one of…
Feature writing offers a chance to more fully explore an issue and to tell a compelling a story. It’s also a chance to bore the reader after the first page if attention is not paid to story arc. The CliffDweller…