Birmingham, MI - June 22, 2006 - StartupNation, www.startupnation.com,
announced today that they have teamed with public relations and writing
expert Melanie Rembrandt of Rembrandt Communications,
www.rembrandtwrites.com, and PR Newswire, www.prnewswire.com, to offer
various, public relations packages specifically for small businesses. As the
featured guest on StartupNation Radio July 1, 2006, Melanie will discuss the
new package benefits, answer caller questions and provide tips for obtaining
publicity on a startup budget.
In addition to the new, online community and entrepreneur forum,
StartupNation members can take advantage of PR Newswire's services through
their PR Toolkit, a site that also contains practical information on how to
get started using PR Newswire, as well as day-to-day public relations tips
and tactics.
"Public relations is a cost-effective way to get the word out about your
business, as well as build credibility," states Rich Sloan, StartupNation
Co-founder. "Through this new partnership, entrepreneurs can access
discounts on valuable public relations and writing services to help them
build their businesses."
When:
Saturday, July 1, 2006
Listen live (radio or online) or call-in 866-557-8278 (7pm-8pm EST/4pm-5pm
PST)
If you are unable to listen live, access a download or podcast of the show
at www.startupnation.com/pages/radio starting Monday, July 3, 2006.
For station listing and online streaming details, visit StartupNation Radio
www.startupnation.com/pages/radio.
Connect with the StartupNation Community to ask questions, talk to the
experts, meet fellow entrepreneurs, and get connected with key contacts:
www.startupnation.com/pages/community/index.asp.
Questions or Comments: info[at]startupnation.com
About StartupNation ® and the Sloan Brothers
Founded by Jeff and Rich Sloan, StartupNation is a vibrant community which
provides free advice and resources for entrepreneurs who want to start a
business. Through StartupNation.com, entrepreneurs access articles, podcasts
and seminars as well as connect with mentors and peers through
StartupNation's online network. Hosts of StartupNation Radio, the Sloan
brothers are successful inventors, experienced entrepreneurs and authors of
"StartupNation: Open for Business" (Doubleday). They've been featured in
numerous, international publications and frequently appear on national
television.
About PR Newswire
Now in its 52nd year, PR Newswire Association LLC
(http://www.prnewswire.com) provides electronic distribution, targeting,
measurement and broadcast services on behalf of some 40,000 corporate,
government, association, labor, non-profit, and other customers worldwide.
Using PR Newswire, these organizations reach a variety of critical audiences
including the news media, the investment community, government
decision-makers, and the general public with their up-to-the-minute,
full-text news developments.
Established in 1954, PR Newswire has offices in 11 countries and routinely
sends its customers' news to outlets in 135 countries and in more than 40
languages. Utilizing the latest in communications technology, PR Newswire
content is considered a mainstay among news reporters, investors and
individuals who seek breaking news from the source. PR Newswire's leading
services include ProfNet Experts(SM), eWatch(TM), MEDIAtlas(TM), Search
Engine Visibility (SEV), MediaRoom, MediaSense(TM) and MultiVu(TM). PR
Newswire is a subsidiary of United Business Media plc of London.
About Rembrandt Communications, LLC
Founded by writer and publicity expert Melanie Rembrandt, Rembrandt
Communications offers targeted media relations and copywriting services to
help businesses increase brand awareness and sales. Whether it´s a press
release, direct marketing package or complete publicity plan, Rembrandt
Communications provides numerous services to fit specific needs and obtain
results. For more information, visit www.rembrandtwrites.com.
Media Contact: Melanie Rembrandt, melanie[at]startupnation.com, 248.540.9660
ext. 333