“I Need a Killer Press Release, Now What?!?“ is your guide to online press releases and PR. Notice that it is written from an Internet marketing perspective, not from traditional PR. It is on Amazon.com and the Publisher Happy About.

What is Online PR?

From the book…

“Don Middleberg coined the term “Online PR” in 2001 and attempted to claim the Internet back then for the PR industry. He pointed out that PR is about a brilliant idea communicated through various forms of media and online was the next form.”

- Salesvantage.com

I define online PR this way: Creating and spreading goodwill and visibility for your business on the Internet. Tools used include press releases, blogs, Facebook, Twitter and other social tools and sites. It’s essentially building word of mouth advertising but using the Internet so it’s seen by more people and for much longer.

My name is Janet Meiners Thaeler and I hope that you enjoy the blog and the book. I’d love your feedback on either.

About Janet Meiners Thaeler

I have been in the online marketing industry for over 5 years with expertise in online PR. I have worked with  numerous small and large businesses on their online PR strategy. Previously, I spent five years as a web programmer working on large corporate web site and as a community organizer (yes, like Obama).

I have freelanced for publications both on and offline, with articles published in newspapers, City Search and Utah’s Connect Magazine. As a professional blogger I have written for sites including Marketing Pilgrim, Small Business Trends, American Express OPEN Forum® and my own blog — Newspapergrl.com.

In addition I have coached businesses and groups about business online marketing including: SEO press releases, business blogging, social media strategies and online marketing. She currently works for OrangeSoda as a social media specialist for enterprise level businesses.

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