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Nancy Michaels and I share something in common. She used to be the Publicist for Matt Lauer and Matt and I went to college together. I believe that makes her qualified to offer tips on how one can go about getting media coverage.

In a recent blog post titled How to Reinvent Your Relationship with the Press, Nancy offers 10 Tips on how to get reporters, producers and editors to take notice of you.

Her list is a good one—especially #1 where she suggests you take inventory of what’s going on in the world around you. Your hometown reporters are always looking for local angles to national stories so if you have one, that can certainly give you :15 to :30 of time in the media spotlight.

Another tip offered by Nancy is to make sure you keep an up-to-date database of contacts. When trying to establish media resources, it’s always good to have a contact name versus a “Dear Sir/Ma’am.” That’s one of the reasons I created the brand new BAMedia Contacts Directory. It is one of the MOST COMPREHENSIVE media directories you’ll find with REAL NAMES & REAL PHONE NUMBERS.

In my 25 plus years as a journalist in radio and television news, I have established many contacts and am now sharing them with you. You can order your very own copy right from this website for the special introductory price of $49.95 You will find yourself paying double–perhaps triple the amount for LESS information. Pick up your copy of the BAMedia Contacts Directory today and start doing as Nancy suggests: reinvent your relationship with the media.

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.) an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or a transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing.

STUDENTS IN MASSACHUETTS

2010/2011 SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

12-10-2010

National Institute for Labor Relations Research

Applegate/Jackson/Parks Future Teacher

Scholarship • $1000 • Available to graduate or undergraduate students majoring in education • Applications accepted between October 1 and December 31. William B. Ruggles Right to Work Journalism Scholarship • $2000 • Available to graduate or undergraduate students majoring in journalism or related majors • Applications accepted between October 1 and December 31.

The Applegate / Jackson / Parks Future Teacher Scholarship

The William B. Ruggles Right to Work Scholarship

The Applegate / Jackson / Parks Future Teacher Scholarship

National Institute for Labor Relations Research

5211 Port Royal Road, Suite 510

Springfield, VA 22151

(703) 321-9606

Fax: (703) 321-7342

RESOURCE: http://www.nilrr.org/scholarships

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact

S.E.A. c/o NORRIS COLEMAN @

mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

or

NORRISCOLEMAN@SSEEAA.COM

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary.

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or a transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free; you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing

STUDENTS IN MASSACHUETTS

2010/2011 SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

11-09-2010

TJX Corporation TJX Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: Must reside in Massachusetts near TJ Maxx Stores.

Scholarship is Restricted to: MA.

Scholarship is Open to: Undergraduate

Application Deadline: Consult scholarship provider

Award Range: $1,000

Minimum GPA: 2.50

Application Requirements: Application • FAFSA.

Institutions that Scholarships Can Be Used At: UNCF member institutions Renewable? Consult scholarship provider

Website for Application Download: www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholardetail.asp?Sch_ID=262

Contact: United Negro College Fund

8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive,

PO Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031

(800) 331-2244

Website: www.uncf.org/forstudents/uncfscholarship.asp

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabulary.

Tanisha Davis wants nothing more than for her mother to love her unconditionally. She had to stand by and watch how her two sisters have a loving relationship with their mother, while she had to endure the emotional and physical abuse.

Stacy Archie blamed Tanisha for breaking up her first marriage, and for the rape she received from her father, at which Tanisha is the product of. Stacy never told her mother, and talking to her two sisters, Reva and Mariah, is a definitely a no-no.

Unable to provide for her family, Stacy moves into a woman's shelter.

Fate, though, gets her out of the shelter, into a beautiful home, and the clubbing lifestyle. Her new husband, Carl Archie, gives her the love and securities she lacked from home. He begins to take on a role as a father to Vickie, Tanisha and their child together, Candice.

Carl is the founder and head of his own financial advisor company, and also works part-time as a deejay at Club Lucky on the weekend. He wants balance, the family lifestyle, and his secret affair from his wife, Stacy Archie.

Unable to live with her mother, Tanisha finally decides to leave Detroit and move in with her sister, so she could start a new life in Florida.

A trusting new life with her fiancé, she realizes her that hidden secrets and lies were too much to bear. Instead of Tanisha learning to forgive and move on with her life, she opts for revenge—which ultimately backfires!"

get it today at http://publishamerica.net

Speakers Needed - 10 New Call Leads for Speakers

In just the last couple of days OVER 10 New speaking leads have been added to our Speaker Job Opening... Get a head start on filling your 2011 speaking schedule! Be sure and check them out soon and get your proposals submitted today! Click here for more information

Join the Success Call Tonight Dec 9th @9pm - Topic: What Are the 4 Enemies to Your Business Success

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Social media is all the rave and growing by the day or maybe even the minute.

Are you successfully using Social Media?

As Christian Women Entrepreneurs it is important for you do everything you can do to get your message out… in a BIG way. I’m going to share 3 tips with you that will enhance your use of Twitter. If you
don’t have a Twitter account you can go to http://www.Twitter.com

When choosing the username opt for your own name even if you’re going to have a business account at least reserve an account with your name.

I’ll share more about setting up and managing your Twitter account in my Social Media Empowerment Coaching program.

For now here are 3 tips that you can use.

1. The word Social is not in Social media just because. Twitter, like any other virtual conversation, is a two-way street. Pay attention to what other members are saying,
Add to the conversation where appropriate. This will also put you in front of their followers.

2. Make your Twitter updates available to busy people who are on the go, and for people who access your page solely on their iphones by utilizing the many tools available which also includes iTunes.

3. Strike up a conversation. One thing that is essential to gaining additional followers which will give you a larger audience to get your message to is to engage. One way to do this is to ask for feedback.
Don’t just tell everyone what you’re doing via Twitter, try to ask
everyone for their opinion or feedback. It’s a good way to start a
dialogue and open up a forum for new suggestions and changes that can
be made.

These are just 3 out of the many tips to maximize your results on Twitter.

Discover the power of successfully using Social Media specifically Twitter and Facebook by securing your seat in my “I Rock on Twitter and Facebook Social Media Empowerment coaching club!” Whew that’s a
mouthful, however, you’ll get a treasure chest full of empowering
insights and strategies as a member of this club.

You’ll also get an opportunity to take advantage of my Holiday Early Bird special plus bonuses.

Click here to secure your seat for Social Media Empowerment

Let’s Rock!!

Robin aka The Empowerment Diva

http://www.Authenticlifeempowerment.com

Writing a press release is a great way to get exposure for your business, service or product without spending a lot of money. It’s an excellent way to make important announcements to interested readers.

Here are some examples of when a press release would be a good idea:

1. Submit a press release about a trade show or seminar you’re hosting or attending.

2. Write a press release about a free class you are teaching that would be of interest to the public.

3. Create a press release about your new web site, or any awards your web site has won.

4. Write a press release about any awards you may have personally won.

5. Create a press release about products or services you’re giving away.

6. Submit a press release about a business association or club you’re starting.

7. Write a press release about a famous person who’s endorsing your business.

8. Create a press release about a partnership you are creating with another business.

9. Submit a press release about a new book or e-book you wrote.

10. Write a press release about major sponsorships you’re involved in.

11. Inform the public about a contest you’re having.

12. Write a release about any charitable projects you’re involved in—especially during the holiday season.

13. Announce your appearance on a radio or television program.

14. Announce the start of your new internet radio show.

15. Write a release if you’ve been invtied to speak at a conference or other type of event.

If you think of any other reasons, please feel free to add them here.

Having a good command of the english language is not only important verbally but also in the written word. That brings me to the subject of spelling and how important it is to check it BEFORE submitting a press release. Misspelled words will make your credibility come into question—especially if you’re an author. One might wonder if your book is also filled with typos and other grammatical errors.

OK, so here’s a made up press release with some of the most commonly misspelled words. How many did you find?

***The first person who correctly guesses the number of misspelled words will win a free copy of my BAMedia Contacts Directory.*** (Cut and paste press release in email with misspelled words highlighted in bold. Submit by December 15 to beverly@talk2bev.com ).

New Car Dealership Comes to the Triangle

Congradulations to Taylor’s Automotive for finding a location in Raleigh to set up they’re new automobile dealership. The Mayor says, “It is a priviledge to have such a fine business here. Their the epitomy of what automobile companies should be like.”

Andy Taylor, owner of Taylor’s Automotive says the location came highly reccomended to him by people in the community. “We initially thought being next to a cemetary would be disasterous for our business but that’s not the case at all. We don’t think we will loose any business by being in this location.”

To celebrate they’re grand opening, Taylor Automotive will be inviting the general public in for a pig pickin’ complete with all the fixins’ including marshmellows. “We don’t want to embarass anybody by doing this. We just figured that since we’re in the south, it’s our perogrative to do what we want to make future customers feel welcome.”

To registrar for the celebretion in advance, please call Taylor Automotive at 919-555-1919.

The grand opening is tenatively set for November 21.

(New scholarships posted everyday)

Students Seeking Education by Experiencing Academic America (S.E.A.)

an Houston, Texas based mentoring program for high school students, students at risk, and college bound students who want to attend an Historically Black College / University. (HBCU).

S.E.A will post a scholarship for minority students each day. If you are a high school senior, junior, or an transferring college student, these scholarships are for you. FREE MONEY! We all know through life there is nothing Free! you have to apply to receive this money. Your cost is time. The time it takes to fill out the scholarship application.. Look for the S.E.A. blog each day, highlighting a new scholarship listing 2010 / 2011

SCHOLARSHIP OF THE DAY

12-08-2010

American Correctional Association (ACA)

Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

Eligibility Criteria: Must be a member of a minority group, nominated by an ACA member, and have demonstrated a need and a willingness to continue an educational mission toward a college education or graduate training related to a

career in the criminal justice field

Scholarship is Open to: High School Senior, Undergraduate,

Graduate

Scholarship is Restricted to: No state restrictions were provided

Application Deadline: 6/1

Award Range: $1,000

Minimum GPA: GPA requirement not reported

Application Requirements: Application form • Essay

Statement of fi nancial need.

Academic/Career Interest: Criminal justice

Website for Application

Download: www.aca.org/pastpresentfuture/pdf/MLK_2008.pdf

Institutions that Scholarships Can Be Used At:

Consult scholarship provider

Renewable? Consult scholarship provider

Contact: Attn: Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship

Award Committee (ACA)

206 N. Washington Street, Suite 200

Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 224-0000

Website: www.aca.org/pastpresentfuture/awards.asp

p.s. If you need help in your scholarship search, please contact S.E.A. c/o NORRIS COLEMAN @ mr.nncoleman@yahoo.com

*As part of S.E.A. Mentoring Program, we want to build our Mentees vocabulary. S.E.A. has chosen to italicize words and statements in blue for our Mentee to understand and use in their vocabularyoleman

How does a website become the Coca Cola of its niche?

I have read every book out there about getting more site visits, and its still amazes me what I don’t know!

Literally, it freaks me out when I realized what a big job it is to do social marketing, and to pay someone to do it. Hey, it’s not CHEAP! I am a struggling business owner.

Do you think social marketing is a waste of time for the return?

I understand that if done properly, with efficiency and focus, there is no branding link building, search engine marketing than social marketing, but how do I know what are the best social sites?

Pick Core Sites? What Sites are considered Core Site? How would I know this?

Key Word Phrases? Currently using - Government Security Clearance Jobs, how does one know what the key phrases are the best?

Authority Web Presence? What is this? And, do I really need it?

I have read Ms. LaShanda information, and incorporated her suggestions. But, when is enough, enough?

My web site traffic has been slow as molasses.

To help you understand my niche, we at Security First & Associates, we assist many cleared small companies face security challenges maintaining National Industrial Security Program compliance in the areas of personnel clearance and Facility Clearance processing, education materials and records maintenance.

At Security First & Assoc., we understand the rules and requirements placed on businesses pursuing cleared contracts with the Federal Government. Our security staff has years of security experience in a variety of government organizations. As a result, we can prepare you for security program success and bring you our years of experience immediately to your organization and we help you with the security clearance process.

I want to shut it down, kick it up a notch and have over 1,000 or more website hits!

Can you help me with my goal of becoming the Coca Cola of my niche, by sending this email to all of your web connections?

Can you review my site and tell me what it is that I need to do to get more visitors?

Come on, yes, I did ask that question?

Aren’t we in the season of giving?

Can you help this Dr. Pepper to become a Coke Cola?

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Images of Black Women (IBW) Film Festival, the UK’s only film festival dedicated to promote African Descent women in Cinema, is looking for sponsorship/partners for its 7th edition planned for March/April 2011.

IBW is the largest platform for women filmmakers, showcasing work by black female filmmakers as well as work that give a strong portrayal of black women. It features an eclectic mix of international films that depict the global black experience, which seeks to inspire and encourage more black women to enter and sustain a presence in the film industry.

The festival is an official annual event endorsed by the Mayor of London & which received continuous support from the UK Film Council & Film London. The next festival will be April 2011 with 2 pre-festival screening in March 2010 to mark the 100 years of International Women’s Month. On this occasion IBW plans a bigger festival & is looking for further sponsorships.

If you whish to reach Black Europeans in general, the UK or/and the French black communities, this is an opportunity for you to get direct access to an audience of women & men of 25 years old plus.

Our marketing tools include:

• On screen advertising (5 days throughout 8 events minimum)
• French TV partner (RFO: France mainland, Martinique & Guadeloupe)
• IBW Website (12 000 to 30 000 hints during festival)
• Festival souvenir magazine (15 000 distribution)
• Festival Newsletter (reach of 35 000 + inboxes, includes UK & France)
• Product distribution/placement
• Stall space during festival

Please do contact us info@imagesofblackwomen.com for our media pack and/or further infomation.

Sylviane Rano

IBW co-founder & Executive Director

www.imagesofblackwomen.com

Nucinema founder & Editor

www.nucinema.co.uk