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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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Brand Extension: The Future of Reinvention

Heinz sells ketchup. When they decided to sell mustard, no one asked “Are you getting out of ketchup?” When they added pickles, no one asked, “Are you getting out of mustard?” Why? Because mustard and pickles are logical extensions of the Heinz brand: condiments. If Heinz tried selling cars, there’d be a lot of explaining [...]

Brand Extension: The Future of Reinvention2018-07-11T22:47:07+00:00

Book-Selling University Publishes My New Course on “How to Improve Your Book with Beta Readers”

I'm proud to announce that Book-Selling University has published my new course BSU-181: “How to Improve Your Book with Beta Readers.” That puts BSU over the 50-course mark, and they will add at least four more courses over the next couple of weeks. Book-Selling University is sponsored by Publisher's Weekly, Ingram and, Bowkers. Check it [...]

Book-Selling University Publishes My New Course on “How to Improve Your Book with Beta Readers”2018-06-29T20:14:27+00:00

Write Social Media Posts that Get Action

  So many authors and speakers write horrible tweets to “humble brag” about their offerings. They write ridiculous messages like “So honored to be on Somebody’s show.” Or “Thrilled to speak to Wonderful group.” These messages are ridiculous because they violate the first rule of marketing success. They don’t answer the question: “What’s in it [...]

Write Social Media Posts that Get Action2018-06-21T21:55:36+00:00

Stand Out on LinkedIn

  When I work with my book coaching clients, I tell them that they can’t see their own errors. Everyone needs a coach. Even athletes who make millions of dollars a year need a coach to tell them they are favoring their right side and that’s why they aren’t hitting the ball properly. Because I [...]

Stand Out on LinkedIn2018-06-15T00:34:03+00:00

The Next Generation of Networking

For all you networking fans, here’s a new twist. Don’t forget to build your network with the next generation. I’ve been around forever and I know most of the people I need to know. But recently, I was interviewed for a podcast, a webinar and a telesummit by three people who were born after I [...]

The Next Generation of Networking2018-04-05T17:09:43+00:00

2018 Speaking Industry Trends

The speaking industry, like others, is facing constant change. Here are trends for 2018, according to Lois Cramer, owner of Book More Business who reviewed several trade groups’ reports. “What we know are that clients are seeking more interactive programs. They are asking speakers to use their social media channels to publicize meetings. Virtual programs [...]

2018 Speaking Industry Trends2018-04-05T17:05:53+00:00

How can I pitch my story to reporters?

People ask me how to pitch their stories to reporters. Here are my key tips. I’ve written them with an economy of words because you should too! You can get your point across by writing short messages.   Find the right reporter. Read a few articles to get to know them. Determine which part of [...]

How can I pitch my story to reporters?2018-04-05T17:03:55+00:00

How can I promote my podcast?

Question: I wrote a press release to promote my podcast. What should I do next? Dan: Here’s what I suggest: Post the press release on social media. Share the press release with the experts you have interviewed. Let them know you are getting PR for them. Show the press release to experts who won't let [...]

How can I promote my podcast?2018-04-05T17:00:26+00:00

Book Marketing Lesson from Spencer Johnson, Author of “Who Moved My Cheese?”

You might not recognize his name, but you’d know his books: “The One-Minute Manager” and “Who Moved My Cheese?” Those books sold more than 20 million copies. The author, Dr. Spencer Johnson, died recently. Coincidentally, I downloaded the audio book of “Cheese” last week and listened to it on my walks. Here are key takeaways [...]

Book Marketing Lesson from Spencer Johnson, Author of “Who Moved My Cheese?”2017-07-19T00:40:57+00:00

Sell More Books with an Amazon Giveaway

Grace Allison Here’s a unique book marketing tip from Grace Allison: She did an Amazon Giveaway for five days July 1-5. “I gave away five E-books of the ‘Do You Have a Dream Workbook: 5 Keys to Realize Your Dream’ for a total of $16.25. The result was 151 new [...]

Sell More Books with an Amazon Giveaway2017-07-11T15:15:04+00:00
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