Try to get media attention for the launch of a new app or wait until we have traction?

Timing is everything. I always want to get a bit of interest brewing, and then release, rather than wait until after the release.

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What would the best way to approach large corporations for the sponsorship of a new marketing platform be? Is there an alternative to initial funding?

Answered by Jen Evans – Founder, Sequentia Environics

I'm not sure what your current circumstances are, but sometimes the best route to go is a partnerhship with a client. If you can demonstrate the value and the benefit, ofte... (more)

How important is having great hair when trying to get an idea off the ground? Just curious whether I should continue or not. If it's important to have great hair but not ...

Answered by Daniel Burka – Co-founder of Pownce and Milk.

Yes! What a great question. Of course hair matters. I'm desperately trying to get as much done as possible before I lose all of my hair (every male on both sides of my fami... (more)

trying to get exposure for a start up i'm working for, suggestions? tried sending press kits to media, no responses.

Answered by Saul Colt – WOM Expert

Trying to get exposure for a start up is hard work. Instead of focusing on the media why not focus on who your possible customers will be. If you know your customers you wi... (more)

Hi Jen. I'm the founder of a web start-up & we're launching our product this week. I'm hoping to brand my company as the first brand in this niche market space, and a menti...

Answered by Jen Evans – Founder, Sequentia Environics Posted in Marketing

Congratulations! That's huge. Best of luck. Your question is really about effectively engaging the media, and that's easier the earlier you start - you want to establish ra... (more)

How can startups get media attention?

Answered by Rick Spence – Entrepreneurship writer. Posted in Marketing

Only through exceptional effort. It's getting harder and harder to break into the media as "news holes" shrink as traditional media retreat in the face of digital competi... (more)

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