Dan Janal

About Dan Janal

Dan Janal is Founder and President of PR LEADS Expert Resource Network.

USA TODAY called Dan Janal “a true Internet pioneer” because he has more than 20 years of PR experience. He was on the PR team that launched America Online. He also handled PR assignments for IBM, Reader’s Digest, American Express, AT&T and more than 100 other high-tech companies, including many startups. He was responsible for the PR that introduced the CD ROM industry, as he served as PR counsel to Grolier and their Electronic Encyclopedia, the first piece of consumer software for CD-ROMS.

The San Francisco Chronicle called Dan Janal “an Email marketing expert.”

The LA Times called Dan Janal “an Internet marketing expert.”

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Mark LeBlanc writes foreword to “Internet Marketing Confidential”

Great news! Mark LeBlanc has agreed to write the foreword to my new book, "Internet Marketing Confidential." I'm honored and flattered! Mark is the past president of the National Speakers Association, and author of two books, "Growing Your Business" and "Never Be the Same." Mark LeBlanc started Small Business Success in 1992, and has been [...]

Mark LeBlanc writes foreword to “Internet Marketing Confidential”2016-11-28T23:38:14+00:00

Internet Marketing Confidential: Overview

Here's an overview of my new book, "Internet Marketing Confidential: How to Spot the Lies, Misconceptions and Outright Deceptions that Internet Marketers Tell to Steal Money from Authors, Speakers, Coaches and Small Businesses." What do you think of it? Have you been affected by any lies or scams? Nearly 20 years ago when the Internet [...]

Internet Marketing Confidential: Overview2016-11-28T23:38:14+00:00

Do You Dream of Being a Rock Star Speaker?

Lady Gaga knows how to make an entrance Speakers dream of being rock stars – idolized by their fans, playing to big houses and selling lots of “merch.” But there are highs and lows. I attended the Lady Gaga show this past week in St. Paul. She was great. Let’s look at the [...]

Do You Dream of Being a Rock Star Speaker?2016-11-28T23:38:14+00:00

The Biggest Marketing Mistake I Ever Made

Several years ago, I was asked to write a regular blog for a startup named Duct Tape Marketing. I did and that company grew. In fact, their listings began to outshine my listings on Google for the same article! So I quit writing for them. After all, I didn’t want Google searchers going to their [...]

The Biggest Marketing Mistake I Ever Made2016-11-28T23:38:14+00:00

PR LEADS Success Story: Rick Lepsinger, Onpoint Consulting

Rick Lepsinger “I recently joined PRLeads and have already been quoted in an article.  Your suggestion for responding to queries has been very helpful as are your other tips and pointers.” Rick Lepsinger onpoint | president onpointconsultingllc.com

PR LEADS Success Story: Rick Lepsinger, Onpoint Consulting2016-11-28T23:38:14+00:00

New Media Expo Roundup 2013

NMX - New Media Expo I attended the New Media Expo in Las Vegas last week – not to speak, but to learn. We all have to get smarter and keep up to date with fast moving trends to help our clients. I’m no exception. Here are ideas I gleaned from various sessions: [...]

New Media Expo Roundup 20132016-11-28T23:38:14+00:00

Zig Ziglar: An Appreciation from Publicity Expert Dan Janal

Zig Ziglar Zig needs no introduction. He helped us all by building an industry. I remember the time I heard him speak at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. Of course he was entertaining and informative. But what I remember was his close. It was a no-brainer to buy one cassette pack and [...]

Zig Ziglar: An Appreciation from Publicity Expert Dan Janal2016-11-28T23:38:14+00:00

Executive Speech Coach Dan Janal Shares The Secret to Creating Personal Stories

Dan JanalExecutive Speech Coach I cringe every time I hear a “professional” speaker tell a tired, worn out story that I’ve heard a hundred times before. You know the stories: The professor who brings a big bottle into class and puts a rock in it and asks the class, “Is the bottle full?” [...]

Executive Speech Coach Dan Janal Shares The Secret to Creating Personal Stories2016-11-28T23:38:14+00:00

Why I Don’t Sign NDAs – And Why You Shouldn’t Either

Dan JanalPublicity Expert A new client asked me to send him my NDA – Non Disclosure Agreement – and he’d send me his. I don't have an NDA. I don't believe in them. Here's my promise: I won't divulge confidential info. Plain and simple. I've been in high tech for many years and [...]

Why I Don’t Sign NDAs – And Why You Shouldn’t Either2016-11-28T23:38:14+00:00

What Do You Have in Common with The Beatles?

Dan JanalPublicity Expert The Beatles, of course, are John, Paul, George and Ringo. Is that all of The Beatles? If you are of a certain age, you’d probably say that Pete Best was the Fifth Beatle. But you’d be wrong. The Beatles hired many backup musicians – guitarists, flutists, violinists – even the [...]

What Do You Have in Common with The Beatles?2016-11-28T23:38:15+00:00

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