Sample Capsules

The Launchpad 360° Audit

  • A meeting with clients to explore and set goals and options
  • In depth research including review of available materials previously produced such as proposals, press releases, ads, web sites, Internet and all other marketing plans
  • Customized recommendations and proposals

Tweet & Low

A comprehensive yet affordable package of 360° online author promotion.

  • Create/upgrade author website.
  • Establish social networking presence and strategy (Facebook, MySpace, Twitter).
  • Connect author to bookseller and librarian online communities (Amazon Connects, Shelfari, LibraryThing).
  • Assess blogging options.
  • Help with content and consistency.
  • Network all of the above.

Trade Up

A 360° plan to create bookseller and librarian awareness prior to and in support of publication.

  • Campaign to booksellers and librarians, including online or traditional advertising, promotional materials, giveaways, sweepstakes, etc.
  • Coordinate with all trade publicity.
  • Retailer/Big Mouth finished book mailing.
  • ABA Indie Next Red Box Mailing with sell sheet.
  • Distributor promotion support.

Radio Days

A 360° approach to harnessing the power and affordability of broadcast or satellite radio to enhance national awareness.

  • Liaise with client and publicist to identify key audience and markets.
  • Achieve broadcast book-giveaway sweepstakes.
  • Develop support package for on-air talent (trivia questions, audio-pod material, electronic assets for stations’ websites, etc.).
  • Produce as needed bookseller alert material and deliver same for marketplace awareness.

Ad In

360° turn-key creative, media, and production planning for consumer Internet advertising.

  • SEO campaign.
  • Banner advertising on subject-appropriate and book-community sites.
  • Continual assessment, optimization, and feedback throughout campaign.
  • Full site-level reporting.