A noted expert in product development suggests that some magazines have new products these days, and those who do, almost all print only articles about companies that advertise in the magazine. The game is "pay to play," says So if you write and distribute a release of a new product without buying ads in magazines that reach your target market, you are wasting your time.
And 'true?
As an expert and a former advertisingfreelance writer for national magazines, are a bit 'more in tune with magazines than the average, and from my point of view, this claim seems wildly wrong.
Here's what I found in a consumer magazine that is on my kitchen today against – every day with Rachael Ray. This magazine covers and fun cooking hints, tied in a popular TV show on Food Network. In front of the magazine, each day contains a section called "Yum"highlighting new products by Orville Redenbacher, Target, Bed & Bath, Hammacher Schlemmer, and products or services from smaller companies Ilium Software, ThinkGeek and Banpresto. Not one of these companies is a commercial matter.
Taking the same kind of look in a business magazine, Fast Company, I find in the "News" section near the front (which is where most publications cover new stuff), articles on new offerings Panja, David Rockwell,Philips StemSave. Again, not one company has advertised in that issue of the magazine.
I agree that sometimes, in magazines and newspapers, advertisers get preferential treatment in the pages-AD, is advertorial columns that are not clearly marked as such, or through involvement with sales representatives or editor that will be covered if they are advertising. But this happens almost exclusively with smaller publications. The biggest andmost prestigious publication, unless this happens. This is because it is a time-honored principle of journalism ethics that advertising and editorial copy must be functionally separate.
Overall, therefore, no need to buy advertising to get media coverage for a new product. Follow the tips below and maximize the opportunities for advertising.
New Product Advertising Tips
1. Focus your release or pitch the product to buyers obtain benefits from the product. What can be done,have or avoid because of it? Whenever pitching, do not forget to mention the price and where people can purchase the item.
2. Take advantage of the first three opportunities to promote your product: first, whenever it is brand new second, for the Christmas period and into third place, with special sessions scheduled for other holidays like Mother's Day, Father's or Time's degree or a traditional time of year to promote certain elements, such as cruises in January, February or guides to weddingMarch or back-to-school items at the end of August. For the Christmas season, get the scoop on who's looking for, what kind of object GiftListMedia.com.
3. Make available photos. Some press release distribution services now to send a picture or even a short video with a statement, without charge. And if you take the trouble to send a sample product for publications also include photos or indicate your cover letter how they can obtain high-resolutionPhotos from you instead of having to take on his own.
4. Do you have a do-good angle? If you donate a portion of profits to charity, or something like organic certification, or LEED, mention it in advertising material. Some publications and some raids concentrated on products environmentally safe or child safe or charity use only.




