Product Publicity, Much More Than a Press Release

By Steve Stroum | August 31, 2011 | 0 Comments

Content is king on the internet.  There’s no disputing that.   And cyber-clutter makes the need for a professional product publicist more important today than ever before. 

Is it Still Important to be Punctual?

By Steve Stroum | August 24, 2011 | 0 Comments

Last May 2011, President Obama kept TV hosts and viewers around the world waiting for his major speech on Middle East and North Africa foreign policy by more than a half hour. 

Good News is a Money Maker

By Steve Stroum | August 22, 2011 | 0 Comments

When Google reported sales and profit that topped analysts’ estimates, their stock value increased $68.68 or 12% in one day!  On the other hand, bad news can hammer a stock.  Because news is powerful!

Power to the People

By Steve Stroum | August 22, 2011 | 0 Comments

That’s what Diversified Technologies’ Micro-Grid Power Distribution System can accomplish for the integration of solar power generators. 

The Internet Changed Everything… and Nothing

By Steve Stroum | August 17, 2011 | 0 Comments

Bill Gates said, “A fundamental new rule for business is that the Internet changes everything.” Is this true for marketing? 

Talk Isn’t Cheap

By Steve Stroum | August 16, 2011 | 0 Comments

It was 1984 and I was selected to become a member of the Norbert Weiner Forum at Tufts University to study the “Impact of Technology on Society.”   This was quite an honor for a blue collar kid from Auburndale, a small village in Newton, Massachusetts. 

Low Pricing Can Kill Your Business!

By Steve Stroum | August 6, 2011 | 0 Comments

It was one of those days you don’t ever forget.  Like JFK’s assassination, the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion, and O.J.’s acquittal.  I remember exactly where I was the day I lost a sale because my fee was too low!

Inspiration on a Yacht

By Steve Stroum | July 22, 2011 | 0 Comments

Several years ago I was sailing with a client on his very gorgeous and expensive yacht. He was a great skipper and host. After he prepared my favorite rum and coke with a lime, he said, “You can put your drink here in this box.” The boat cost over a million dollars and the box,…

Product News, the Great Equalizer

By Steve Stroum | July 22, 2011 | 0 Comments

Todol’s product, a two-part urethane foam sealant was selected by Professional Builder Magazine as one of the year’s top 100 products. You’ll notice Todol is sharing the page with Kilz, Sherwin Williams, and Quickcrete, top suppliers and large companies.

Adopt an Editor’s Perspective

By Steve Stroum | July 22, 2011 | 0 Comments

Companies need to understand what media outlets are looking for.  And what they are looking for is meaningful content that adds-value to their website or publication.