Testimonials
“A big thank you for the feature in the Wall Street Journal and all the others from the past year including ABC News Now, Fox Business, CNN, Business Week, Kiplinger's, the CBS Evening News, the myriad of radio interviews, and the magazine articles and blogposts.
My relationship with Smith Publicity is at the core of my marketing machine. You keep me relevant and in the public’s eye and it has resulted in a 99% client retention rate, new clients, speaking opportunities, and more press. Looking forward to another great year!”
--Bill Losey, CFP
America's Retirement Strategist
Author of Retire in a Weekend! www.BillLosey.com
“Having worked in the book publishing industry for some time, I must confess that I am truly impressed with the team at Smith Publicity. What I like about them is they listen to my author's needs; take the time to know the material and write excellent pitches that get results. Whenever I have a book that needs that extra TLC in publicity, I reach out to Dan's team of pros and let them work their magic. These guys are the real deal and they never disappoint!”
--Rob Colding, Book Marketing and Exhibits
Information Today, Inc./ Plexus Publishing, Inc.
[USA] www.infotoday.com www.plexuspublishing.com
“Smith Publicity’s new tag line needs to read, ‘we make author’s dreams come true.’ Before coming to Smith Publicity I was dead last in my category in the search engines. Because of their great work at positioning and pitching me and my book, I dominate my category on Google, Bing, and Yahoo. The links to my website from the various blogs and online publications Smith procured for me has caused a 300% increase in unique visitors, driving book sales and speaking engagements. Smith has given me a new context for TGIF... It has nothing to do with the end of a week. It has everything to do with my much anticipated publicity report from Smith that is always chock-full of newly placed articles and upcoming radio and T.V. Interviews. I consider my investment in Smith Publicity as an investment into building my personal brand that will yield fantastic returns for a long time to come.”
--Terry Barber, America’s Chief Inspiration Officer
Author of The Inspiration Factor, www.inspirationblvd.com
“Smith Publicity knows this game. Within the first six months I’ve been on national radio, primetime TV, and been written up in Forbes, USA Today, and the leading journals. Sales of my book Selling to the C-Suite spiked when Smith's campaign started, keeping it in Amazon's top five in-category and driving it off shelves to a second printing. If I were a recording artist, this is the same as "going Silver", with Platinum in my sights! It's difficult to quantify the value, but when I consider the new accounts my consulting business signed this year, I'm confident The Smith Effect was a factor in nearly half a million dollars of new business. That's a stellar ROI in anyone's language.”
--N. Read, CEO & President, SalesLabs
Author of Selling to the C-Suite (McGraw Hill) www.cxo-selling.com
“My publicist worked very hard on my behalf and communicated regularly with me. She had great hook ideas and was open and responsive to my input. The client needs to do their part -- such as preparation and availability -- but they'll do theirs!”
--Michelle May, M.D.
Author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat michellemaymd.com/press-room.shtml
“If you are thinking of hiring Smith Publicity, brace yourself: clear your calendar, free up your land line, and check your e-mail daily. These folks mean business, and you will get your money's worth only if you are willing to work as diligently as they do in your behalf.
Special mention goes to Kate Knapp, whom I suspect never sleeps. In the six short weeks leading up to Fathers Day, her efforts drove my book, Golf Sonnets, to the top of the search engines, with Google alone returning thousands of "hits" that are all mine. I could barely keep up with the dozens of positive online and print reviews, radio and television interviews, and personal appearances that she orchestrated.”
-- James Long Hale, author of Golf Sonnets www.golfsonnets.com
“Janet Shapiro, my publicist at Smith Publicity, worked tirelessly round the clock on my campaign, with excellent results - at one point, we had more interview requests from network television affiliates around the country than we could possibly handle! Janet's approach to my campaign was passionate and personal, she knew my book inside out and was a joy to work with. Thank you so much, to both Janet and Smith Publicity!”
--Dr. Susan Biali, M.D. Author of Live A Life You Love: 7 Steps to a Healthier, Happier, More Passionate You, www.LiveALifeYouLoveBook.com
“Smith Publicity has far exceeded even the very high expectations I had when I hired them. Kate Knapp and the team at Smith have consistently raised the bar higher in terms of the quantity and quality of media coverage they secure for me, including an article in TIME magazine. There are many publicity and promotional firms out there, but look no further if you want the best -- Smith Publicity is it.”
-- John Warrillow
Author of Built to Sell, www.BuiltToSell.com
“I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how happy we have been with the work Erin McDonald-Birnbaum has done to promote our recent book, New Neighborhoods: The Consumer's Guide to Condominium, Co-Op and HOA Living. Gary and I knew at the outset that it might be difficult to promote our book to a very specific audience that, while voluminous, is not well represented by the mainstream media. From the very beginning Erin has done an excellent job of placing the book in both targeted publications (such as Habitat Magazine) as well as in mass-market media (NPR, Fox Business News, various local network programs, and dozens of general-interest national newspapers and magazines). Her ideas on topics for articles have been very effective in communicating our message to a wider population of readers and in making sure that our names, as authors, are consistently and frequently mentioned across the country. Since working with Smith Publicity, I have received a number of inquiries from people for interviews who found me through articles that I wrote according to Erin's recommendations. In short, we feel that Erin and the Smith Publicity team have done an excellent job of promoting New Neighborhoods, and we look forward to continuing our work together!”
--Ryan Poliakoff and Gary Poliakoff
New Neighborhoods Publishing Company, LLC
Authors of New Neighborhoods: The Consumer's Guide to Condominium, Co-Op and HOA Living.
“We’re pleased with the media strategy, attention to detail, thoughtful follow-up and initiative taken by the team at Smith Publicity in promoting our advisory firm and published work”
-- Kenneth H. Marks
Author of The Handbook of Financing Growth (Wiley) www.highrockpartners.com
“The phrase that best describes Smith Publicity is ‘above and beyond.’ They're delivering services above and beyond our expectations and performing above and beyond the call of duty. Our newly formed venture, Just the Skinny Publishing, worked hard to release its first title, Photoshop-Just the Skinny, but paid scant attention to the promotional plan that needed to follow. We needed professional help. We also needed to stretch our promotional dollar, as additional titles in our series were on the way. We interviewed Smith President Sandy Diaz as part of our search and were immediately impressed with her ideas and in particular with her suggestion of a phased approach to marketing. Our Smith publicist, Erin MacDonald-Birnbaum, is extremely creative and knowledgeable and seems to work around the clock for us. Our initial phase involved placement of bylined articles as a way of getting the Just the Skinny message out. Within a few short weeks, our articles were appearing in, or committed for, 30 different domestic and international media outlets, well beyond our expectations. We will embark on our 2nd phase of promotion with Smith shortly and look forward to the media buzz it will create. We started with a limited understanding of book promotion and were very lucky to have found Smith Publicity. Smith Publicity - you rate five stars in our book!!”
--Stephen Farnow
Author/Publisher www.JustTheSkinny.com
“Kate Knapp ran the publicity campaign for the book. I can readily say that it was conducted in the most professional manner, was extremely well organized, and the communications were excellent. She always somehow managed to communicate all of the important information to us in a very timely fashion. It is absolutely remarkable to see the depth of Kate’s understanding of the book and Daniel’s story, and her thoughtful approach to the publicity campaign. I am sure that Kate learned more about chess in these two months than most people would learn in their entire lives.
It is this sense of professionalism, combined with the experience of Smith Publicity, personal connections they have, and the energy and effort of the employees which go far beyond the standard duties that make a successful company – and Smith Publicity definitely deserves the utmost praise.”
--Dr. Vladimir Naroditsky
Father of Daniel Naroditsky, 14 year old World Junior Chess Champion and author of Mastering Positional Chess, www.danielnaroditsky.com
“As a first time author it was a difficult decision on how best to spend the modest resources that I had promoting my novel. After doing some research I decided to invest in a publicist and choose Smith as the company I would trust to help market my book. After an initial meeting, I was assigned a personal publicist who stayed on my project throughout and was always available to help guide me through the process. Their professionalism and patience put me at ease and made the daunting task of alerting the mainstream media of who I was much, much easier. Thanks to my team at Smith, I now have international media interest in my novel including the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) and the likes of Teen Vogue and Disney radio here in the states. I can honestly say that while my book has the merits it needs to be recognized, it may never have been, if it wasn't for the hard work of the people at Smith publicity.”
--B. Grigoletti
Author of The Soul Patrol, www.bgrigoletti.com
“To all at Smith Publicity and especially Dina. What can I say but thank you, thank you thank you. I have had the most wonderful time working with you. I had no idea how creative and resourceful you would be. I have had radio interviews across the country and articles printed in various publications. Your expertise was astounding and you not only showcased me to the American public but you helped me realize what made me different and how I could showcase myself.
Dina has been wonderful, her professionalism, her kindness and understanding of what needed to be done has made the whirlwind that is Smith Publicity a joy and a pleasure to work with. I feel like I am leaving friends and will certain be back when I am ready to publicize my next book. Again thank you for all your hard work.”
--Maureen Dutton
Author of Silent Night, http://www.mcdutton-writings.co.uk/
“Kate Knapp spent the last three months publicizing my book Life in the Wrong Lane. I couldn’t be more impressed with what she did and how she did it. Kate is creative, energetic, persistent, organized, and accessible almost 24/7. On top of all that, she is delightful to deal with, which for me was a bonus. Thanks for assigning her to my project. She is a jewel.”
--Greg Dobbs
Author of Life in the Wrong Lane
Dobbs worked at ABC News for 23 years, first as a producer, then for most of his career as a correspondent, including ten years overseas. www.gregdobbs.net
“With his extensive publishing experience, and his pleasant, professional approach, Ben Cameron of Smith Publicity has opened doors for me that I suspect would otherwise
have remained firmly shut to an author attempting to publicise her first book.”
--Leslie Scott, author of About Jenga: The Remarkable Business of Creating a Game that Became a Household Name. Scott is one of the world’s few professional game designers. She is the creator of the blockbuster game Jenga and the co-founder of Oxford Games Ltd. www.aboutjenga.com
“I really enjoyed working with Smith Publicity, they are a very professional company and the campaign they designed was implemented just like they promised. They kept me abreast of the progress of the campaign and solicited my feedback and input regularly. I felt like I was part of a real team. My assigned publicist was Marissa and I found her to be quite talented. She quickly learned the material in my book and wrote pitches that were creative and compelling. She generated a lot of interest in my book. I was particularly impressed with Marissa because even on the last day of our campaign, Marissa was working on booking two radio interviews for me. A week after the campaign ended a newspaper interview request came as a result of Marissa's efforts. If you are looking for a results-oriented, hardworking and professional company ... Smith Publicity is it.”
--Deirdre Glascoe, Author
A Game Called Justice
“Smith Publicity did an outstanding job of promoting my book. The attitude and dedication of the staff is exemplary.”
--Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and author of The Forgotten Woman: The Untold Story of Kastur Gandhi, Wife of Mahatma Gandhi
“Trusting someone in this business is always tricky and at times it can not only be scary but dangerous. However, not when it comes to Dan Smith and his team at Smith Publicity Ever since I walked into his office and explained my dreams that I wanted to come true, I felt as though I was no longer alone in the fight to build a name and a career. I not only gained a dynamic publicity team, but I gained an extension to my family. Their excitement and encouragement for their clients never seem to fade. Without question, I know that Smith Publicity looks out for me. They listen to my concerns and fears, and we share a few laughs along the way. All these things I could never put a price tag on. Working with Dan is truly a gift.
Everyone at Smith Publicity goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. I was honored to have Dan Smith at my wedding and truly it would not have been complete without him-- he is what I consider a business partner, a great friend, an advisor and a part of my family. I find myself calling him to share how my day went after my publicity appointments occur. One sunny California day involved calling the office to tell everyone I met Trace Atkins after appearing on The Doctors Show. I felt as though I was calling one of my best friends-- Dan not only radiates that vibe but also those surrounding him at his office deliver an unbelievable feeling of friendship.
Today, weeks after my wedding, I'm still honored to have the privilege to work with Smith Publicity. As my life continues and my dreams keep becoming reality, I wouldn't want anyone else by my side. Ever.”
--Tiffanie DiDonato
Appearances on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and The Doctors
“Thank you for all of your hard work—very thorough and comprehensive. You did a great job, and we really appreciate it!”
--Dr. Jonathan Spiro, author of Defending The Master Race: Conservation, Eugenics and the Legacy of Madison Grant, Published by University Press of New England www.upne.com
“In my case, the Smith Publicity team took on a really difficult mission: first-time novel, a relatively unknown author and living in Israel. Despite these difficulties they succeeded in getting the news of my book distributed across numerous websites, telephone-radio interviews in the US and Canada as well as procuring a number of potential reviews. For all this I wish to thank the agency, and in particular Erin Flynn Jay for being so efficient, motivated, courteous and dedicated in endeavoring to help me in penetrating today’s saturated literary market.”
--Frank Shapiro, author of God’s Elect, a contemporary historical novel www.gods-electbook.com
“The staff at Smith Publicity did a great job, working diligently to place me into interviews and get exposure for both my book and my CDs. I'd gladly use their services again.”
--Anne Roos,
Celtic Harpist and Author of "The Musician's Guide to Brides: How to Make Money Playing Weddings"
“Thanks again for everything you've done. Your service is rivaled only by the quality of your personnel.”
--Lee Murphy
Author of YGOR www.kodiakbooks.com
“More than the standard services, Smith excelled at two things: responsiveness and knowledge transfer. All of my questions and leads were addressed within one business day, usually sooner.”
--Phil Simon, author of Why New Systems Fail: Theory and Practice Collide www.philsimonsystems.com
“Smith Publicity helped me to get my name out there. I am so pleased with their efforts in securing publicity for me and my book that I re-signed with them for two additional contract terms! The return on my investment has been worth it. I highly recommend this firm.”
--Audrey Valeriani,
Author of Boot Camp for the Broken-Hearted: How to Survive (and Be Happy) in the Jungle of Love (New Horizon Press Books)
“If you want results and visibility, Smith Publicity is the group you want to work with. Dan and his team give you personalized professional service, creative cutting edge ideas, and enough enthusiasm to see you through the promotion maze. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Dan and Corinne to promote the Momager messages. It’s so exciting to share uplifting and empowering messages with others and Dan opened all the right doors. It’s such fun to be a local celebrity and positioned as the ‘go to’ expert for moms/management. Smith Publicity will be the first ones I contact when I need ‘top notch’ publicity in the future. I am grateful you got me so much national visibility!”
--Christine Martinello
”America’s Momager”
Founder & CEO - The Momager Movement
Author of The Momager® Guide: Empowering Moms to Leave a Loving Legacy www.christinemartinello.com
“Hiring the services of Sandy Diaz and Smith Publicity was the best decision I have made with regards to marketing my two contemporary mystery novels. I had sent queries to several publicity firms and was very impressed that Sandy got back to me within 24 hours with a written proposal of the services they provide. They love what they do and it shows! They care about their clients and are always available to answer any questions an author may have about their campaign ... or anything else for that matter.I have completed one successful book campaign with Smith and am about to embark on my second. I would not hesitate at all to recommend this agency. As I mentioned, retaining their services is the smartest marketing move I have made in the past ten years.”
--Debra Richardson,
author of Don’t Believe Everything You See and Flashpoint
“Although the Smith people worked for our publisher (The Key Publishing House), and not for me personally, as an author I was impressed by Corinne Liccketto's efforts to keep the authors closely involved in her PR activity. The organization of Smith's publicity, their ability to reach relevant media and thorough targeting of appropriate audiences was also very impressive. Many thanks.”
--Prof. Hayim Granot,
author of The True Golden Hour: How People Respond to Emergencies and co-author of Terror Bombing: The Global Urban Threat www.thekeypublish.com
“I am sitting in a motel room with my suit laid out, ready to dress for a TV interview. On my way here, I listened to a radio station advertising a show that I recognized, because I have been a guest on it. The major newspaper in the next city over will soon be running a photograph of me, along with an interview. After my TV interview this morning, I have to rush home for an hour-long radio interview, this evening. There will be two more TV interviews later this week. Last week, I walked into a business where I have never met the people, and they acted like I was someone special
All this, after only a year working with Smith Publicity . Thanks!”
-- Ruth Haag
Haag Press www.RuthHaag.com
“Many times with the amount of companies in the world today- we as consumers can become overwhelmed with the idea of selecting a business. Especially with authors, because this is their intimate work, the job of selecting a publicity company becomes even more complicated. I feel very settled having found Smith Publicity- I will never use anyone else…as authors what we are really looking for is someone that can promote our work but not because this is their job but because they understand the importance of our message(s)- you need not look any further- start with Smith Publicity, you will, like me, never leave.”
-- Erin Dolgan M.A., LPC, SOMB Clinical Psychotherapist
Author of Please Knock
“In today's saturated marketplace, getting noticed is everything. How do you build awareness for a blog devoted to edgy literary criticism and unorthodox political commentary in an age of tabloid headlines? Through a media mix of newspapers, magazines, journals, and Internet connectivity, Smith Publicity developed national exposure for www.literarygulag.com. Dedication and passion yielded ‘eyeballs.’ In January of 2008 alone, the site had over 11,700 ‘hits,’ a major accomplishment given its intellectual content. I am grateful!”
-- Diana E. Sheets www.literarygulag.com
“Dan Smith, Sandy Diaz and Corinne Liccketto have done an outstanding job of publicizing my book. Within three months of beginning work with them I have appeared on prominent radio talk shows, my book has created a 'buzz' in the political world, and my book sales have increased so dramatically that I have had to order a hurry-up second printing. Dan and his associates are true professionals: skilled, committed, understanding and accessible. I recommend Smith without reservation to anyone seeking to 'get out the message' and increase book sales.”
-- Lyle H. Rossiter, Jr., MD,
Author of The Liberal Mind, The Psychological Causes of Political Madness
“After first trying to handle my own publicity campaign, I was blown away by the instant response and success of the campaign when it was placed in Smith's capable hands. How come I couldn't do that myself? I was equally impressed with the personal attention I was given by my publicist, Marcia. I still haven't figured out when she sleeps as she seems to be available 24/7.”
--Teresa Holler,
author of Holler for Your Health: Be the Key to a Healthy Family and Cardiology Essential, www.holler4health.com
“Working with Smith was a productive experience, and the Smith folks were always responsive and communicated well. Book publicity is not overnight magic, but the primary characteristics to look for in an agency are tenacity, creativity, honesty, and aggressiveness. I believe Smith provided good service in all these areas.”
--Tami Duncan and Bryan Rosner,
co-authors of The Lyme-Autism Connection, www.lymeautismbook.com, www.liafoundation.org
“Smith Publicity is a firm committed to customer satisfaction and immediate results. Although my budget was small, they worked with me to design an exciting campaign for my book that would grab the biggest audience in the shortest amount of time. They secured book reviews, radio interviews and television appearances in a matter of weeks, all the while, making me feel as if I were their only customer. I highly recommend this firm, and especially Erin MacDonald, whose dedication to her clients is exceedingly obvious.”
-- K.R. Jones
Author of Ghosts of Guantanamo Bay www.krjones.net
“ I have been very pleased with your efforts, and I will come back to you…”
-- Ray Bogardus
Author of How to Win Every Interview
“Smith makes thousands of contacts in just a short time to find press, radio, and TV interest in your work. If it’s out there, they’ll find it.”
Mic Lowther
-- Author of Manford of Morning Glory www.manford.com
“I was very pleased with Smith Publicity . They worked hard with the right sources, and were able to get my book some excellent publicity in general as well as specialized publications.”
-- Kathy Heshelow, President, Legacy Real Estate & Investments
author of Effortless Cash Flow: The ABCs of TICs (Tenant in Common Properties)
“Smith Publicity was instrumental in developing my name recognition nationally via high-level media placements. Highly recommended.”
-- Alan Haft www.alanhaft.com
“When I first met with Dan Smith and his staff, I knew without doubt it was their compassion for my project and dedication to my cause that made them the PR Company I was blessed to have found. What their staff did and the work ethics they showed were far more than I realized, until I witnessed it first hand, as a client. I look forward to working with Dan and his staff for all my PR needs. I know I could not find a better team. Thank you Smith Publicity , Dan and your team.”
-- Bill Thiel
Maureen’s Mission www.maureensmission.org
“...Thanks to the hard work of Sandy Diaz and Smith Publicity and 110% dedication, my daughter Taylor’s legacy will live on and help other families and loved ones. I strongly recommend this company because they treat you like family.”
-- John J. McCormack
Leader for patient’s rights and “Taylor’s Law” www.memorial2taylor.com
“… Smith Publicity won all sorts of newspaper and radio exposure for my book, helping me far exceed what both me and my small publisher could have done on our own. In those and many other ways, working with Smith Publicity earned a great return on an important investment. I'm absolutely sure the book would not have been successful without them.”
-- William J. Sonn,
Author of Paradigms Lost: the life and deaths of the printed word
“A creative, hard-working, and first-class organization. Combine this with proven results and you have what Smith Publicity is all about.”
-- Roland Manarin
President and Founder
Manarin Investment Counsel, Ltd. www.manarin.com
“Smith Publicity has been an important part of the marketing program of InfoLink Screening Services for the last three years. We value our relationship with their organization and their very capable staff.”
-- Barry J. Nadell, President
InfoLink Screening Services, Inc. www.infolinkscreening.com
“Smith has been a friendly experience, and the best part was being kept up to speed with the progress of the campaign without having to ask. Many thanks!”
Annarie Boor
UK Author of Bapsie in the Bushveld
“Working with Smith Publicity was a breeze. I found Deborah Ruriani to be extremely professional and competent. The best part was our collaborative effort; Smith Publicity worked with me, giving my ideas just the right publicity slant to create a winning pitch. I never felt out of the loop. On the contrary, I felt that Deborah kept me up-to-date on everything, and I was always treated like an important part of the team. Great people to work with-- I gladly recommend them!”
-- Graciela Sholander
Author of Dream It, Do It www.dreamitdoit.net
“Those in need of a knowledgeable, loyal and hard-working book publicist would do well with Dan Smith and Smith Publicity . He and his team will lift up every rock and look behind every opportunity to get you maximum exposure. You won't be relegated to a junior staffer in the back room, and you won't spend you life savings on meaningless results. Working with Smith Publicity has been a joy and I now consider Dan a lifelong friend.”
-- Allan Gorman
author of Briefs for Building Better Brands www.brandspa.net
“Smith Publicity played an important role in initiating the campaign for my children's picture book, On This Beautiful Island. The appearances they arranged for me at Barnes & Noble bookstores and the reviews the book received helped give me credibility to continue the second phase of the campaign. Their patience and responsiveness to my input was much appreciated.”
-- Edwin Fontanez
Author of On this Beautiful Island www.exitstudio.com
“If you want to get your message out, Smith Publicity will do it.”
-- Domenick Maglio, Ph.D
Author of Invasion Within www.drmaglio.com
“Smith Publicity tells it how it is, and does so nationwide. I believe I got more than I paid for.”
-- Michael Johnston
Author of Brideshead Regained: Continuing the memoirs of Charles Ryder www.author.co.uk/akanos
“Two weeks after my book was released, Smith Publicity not only had it in the Barnes & Noble distribution system, she got someone to read it. Because of that, B & N made it a book club selection and the Philadelphia Inquirer agreed to review it. This was huge!”
-- Barbara Berot
Author of When Europa Rode the Bull www.barbaraberot.com
“Tremendous exposure in a short period of time. The day after I signed with Smith Publicity I was booked for my first radio interview and the bookings were nearly non-stop from that point on. Nice folks to work with.”
-- Xavier Cronin
Author of Beauty in the Age of Sleaze
“Smith Publicity has been the best investment I ever made. Their account representatives leave no stone unturned to find opportunities for promoting my book. I strongly recommend them to any new or experienced authors who want their books to have the widest possible exposure.”
-- Peter J. Fournier,
Author of The Handbook of Mascots & Nicknames, 2nd Ed.
and Kamikaze Peacocks & Oink www.rajabooks.com
Board Member, Florida Publishers Association
“In addition to being good writers, Smith Publicity has a realistic understanding of the media. Their staff, who were always quick and responsive to my requests, booked me interviews on two major cable TV shows and an ABC affiliate. I did many radio interviews over several months, including an hour-long show on Sirius satellite out of L.A. with David Lawrence. I couldn’t have done it without them!”
-- Corinna Clendenen
Author of An Artful Affair www.corinnaclendenen.com
“Thank you for working hard to get me reviewed in several dozen newspapers and even interviewed on the radio across the country. I know it's difficult for an unknown author to get precious air time, yet you made thing happen and managed to secure three radio interviews for my book in only a few short weeks. I look forward to working with you again as soon as I have a release date for my second in the trilogy, The Rose of York: Crown of Destiny. A good publicist is hard to find, and even harder to get. You evidently know your craft exceptionally well and I am very grateful that Smith Publicity took me on.”
-- Sandra Worth
Author of The Rose of York: Love & War www.sandraworth.com
“Smith Publicity conducted the campaign for my book with great energy, continuous creativity, and superb follow-through. They generated dozens of local and regional media 'hits' as well as national mention in Newsweek. It was a pleasure to work with them.”
-- Maureen Murray
Author of You are Never Alone
“Smith Publicity helped to establish a national profile for my first novel. They do a great job at rates that authors can afford. If you want your book to realize its full potential, I recommend hiring Smith Publicity.”
-- Bruce Makous
Author of Riding the Brand www.brucemakous.com
“Smith Publicity got me seen and heard in places I never could have reached without their skilled, professional service. They were a big boost in the promotion of my book. I would use them again without hesitation.”
-- Will Moredock
Author of Banana Republic: A Year in the Heart of Myrtle Beach
“Smith Publicity was instrumental in the successful launch of our magazine ... I recommend them highly.”
-- Avi Turetsky
CEO Arabella Publishing, LLC
“Until I worked with Smith Publicity, I had never experienced how easy the marketing and publicity aspect of writing could be. They work hard and smart; and are tireless and highly organized. Because they bring such focus to the business of marketing, the writer is free to write! Most importantly, Smith Publicity believes in their clients; in the parlance of my historical writing world, they are sword and shield. I would not go into a new publishing season without them.”
-- Juilene Osborne-McKnight
Author of I Am of Irelaunde, Daughter of Ireland, and Bright Sword of Ireland (Forge)
Website: www.jmckight.com
“Smith Publicity publicists are dedicated, creative and determined. They helped me achieve bestseller status on Amazon.com, secured many interviews for me, and got great exposure for my book in newspapers and magazines. I recommend them highly!”
-- Dave Durand
Author of Perpetual Motivation
“Smith Publicity is simply an outstanding promotional firm. The best I’ve ever used.”
-- Dr. Arnold Nerenberg
America’s Leading Authority on Road Rage and Aggressive Driving www.drnerenberg.com
“I like working with Smith Publicity because they know what the media wants, and deliver top-quality stories in a professional manner.”
-- David Moye
Wireless Flash News Service
“Smith Publicity is a dynamic, high-energy agency. In three weeks they managed to promote my book to the media with amazing results, and their never-ending list of plans is constantly in motion. Their timely responses to my questions and concerns have made it a pleasure to work with them. I recommend them highly!”
-- Walda Woods
Author of Conversations with Tom
“The publicists at Smith Publicity are consummate publicity professionals. As a result of their dynamic approach, Dan was able to arrange 50 successful radio interviews to help promote my novel. These interviews were with top-market stations from Massachusetts to Hawaii.
Media interest was phenomenal. The City Section of the New York Times ran a great feature article on me and my book. Because of their tireless efforts, my sales ranking at Amazon.com was among the top 1000 book sellers, and sales everywhere were vigorous. I recommend them highly.”
-- Peter DeVico
Author of From the Brooklyn Side and The Mafia Made Easy
“I worked closely with Smith Publicity for over five months. They without a doubt bring more energy, literary penetration and commercial imagination to the intricate business of getting the word out about a book than anybody I've ever dealt with. Best of all, they have remained patient and approachable and jumped right in whenever the moment required. Strongly recommended.”
-- Burton Hersh
Bestselling author of numerous books including …
The Shadow President: Ted Kennedy in Opposition (Steerforth Press, 1997)
The Old Boys: The American Elite and the Origins of the CIA (Scribners, 1992) (Tree Farm Books, 2001)
The Mellon Family: A Fortune in History (Morrow, 1978) Book of the Month Club, Fortune Book Club
The Education of Edward Kennedy (Morrow, 1972) Book Find Club; paperback Dell, 1980
The Ski People (McGraw-Hill, 1968)
The Nature of the Beast (Tree Farm Books, 2002)
“The publicists of Smith Publicity are 'attack' publicists. Their cutting-edge press releases and professional standards have earned them the respect of the media, and the authors he represents. If you want book publicity on TV, radio, newspapers and magazines, you want Smith Publicity!”
-- Nancy Hassett Dahm,
author of Mind, Body & Soul: A Guide to Living with Cancer
My relationship with Smith Publicity is at the core of my marketing machine. You keep me relevant and in the public’s eye and it has resulted in a 99% client retention rate, new clients, speaking opportunities, and more press. Looking forward to another great year!”
--Bill Losey, CFP
America's Retirement Strategist
Author of Retire in a Weekend! www.BillLosey.com
“Having worked in the book publishing industry for some time, I must confess that I am truly impressed with the team at Smith Publicity. What I like about them is they listen to my author's needs; take the time to know the material and write excellent pitches that get results. Whenever I have a book that needs that extra TLC in publicity, I reach out to Dan's team of pros and let them work their magic. These guys are the real deal and they never disappoint!”
--Rob Colding, Book Marketing and Exhibits
Information Today, Inc./ Plexus Publishing, Inc.
[USA] www.infotoday.com www.plexuspublishing.com
“Smith Publicity’s new tag line needs to read, ‘we make author’s dreams come true.’ Before coming to Smith Publicity I was dead last in my category in the search engines. Because of their great work at positioning and pitching me and my book, I dominate my category on Google, Bing, and Yahoo. The links to my website from the various blogs and online publications Smith procured for me has caused a 300% increase in unique visitors, driving book sales and speaking engagements. Smith has given me a new context for TGIF... It has nothing to do with the end of a week. It has everything to do with my much anticipated publicity report from Smith that is always chock-full of newly placed articles and upcoming radio and T.V. Interviews. I consider my investment in Smith Publicity as an investment into building my personal brand that will yield fantastic returns for a long time to come.”
--Terry Barber, America’s Chief Inspiration Officer
Author of The Inspiration Factor, www.inspirationblvd.com
“Smith Publicity knows this game. Within the first six months I’ve been on national radio, primetime TV, and been written up in Forbes, USA Today, and the leading journals. Sales of my book Selling to the C-Suite spiked when Smith's campaign started, keeping it in Amazon's top five in-category and driving it off shelves to a second printing. If I were a recording artist, this is the same as "going Silver", with Platinum in my sights! It's difficult to quantify the value, but when I consider the new accounts my consulting business signed this year, I'm confident The Smith Effect was a factor in nearly half a million dollars of new business. That's a stellar ROI in anyone's language.”
--N. Read, CEO & President, SalesLabs
Author of Selling to the C-Suite (McGraw Hill) www.cxo-selling.com
“My publicist worked very hard on my behalf and communicated regularly with me. She had great hook ideas and was open and responsive to my input. The client needs to do their part -- such as preparation and availability -- but they'll do theirs!”
--Michelle May, M.D.
Author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat michellemaymd.com/press-room.shtml
“If you are thinking of hiring Smith Publicity, brace yourself: clear your calendar, free up your land line, and check your e-mail daily. These folks mean business, and you will get your money's worth only if you are willing to work as diligently as they do in your behalf.
Special mention goes to Kate Knapp, whom I suspect never sleeps. In the six short weeks leading up to Fathers Day, her efforts drove my book, Golf Sonnets, to the top of the search engines, with Google alone returning thousands of "hits" that are all mine. I could barely keep up with the dozens of positive online and print reviews, radio and television interviews, and personal appearances that she orchestrated.”
-- James Long Hale, author of Golf Sonnets www.golfsonnets.com
“Janet Shapiro, my publicist at Smith Publicity, worked tirelessly round the clock on my campaign, with excellent results - at one point, we had more interview requests from network television affiliates around the country than we could possibly handle! Janet's approach to my campaign was passionate and personal, she knew my book inside out and was a joy to work with. Thank you so much, to both Janet and Smith Publicity!”
--Dr. Susan Biali, M.D. Author of Live A Life You Love: 7 Steps to a Healthier, Happier, More Passionate You, www.LiveALifeYouLoveBook.com
“Smith Publicity has far exceeded even the very high expectations I had when I hired them. Kate Knapp and the team at Smith have consistently raised the bar higher in terms of the quantity and quality of media coverage they secure for me, including an article in TIME magazine. There are many publicity and promotional firms out there, but look no further if you want the best -- Smith Publicity is it.”
-- John Warrillow
Author of Built to Sell, www.BuiltToSell.com
“I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how happy we have been with the work Erin McDonald-Birnbaum has done to promote our recent book, New Neighborhoods: The Consumer's Guide to Condominium, Co-Op and HOA Living. Gary and I knew at the outset that it might be difficult to promote our book to a very specific audience that, while voluminous, is not well represented by the mainstream media. From the very beginning Erin has done an excellent job of placing the book in both targeted publications (such as Habitat Magazine) as well as in mass-market media (NPR, Fox Business News, various local network programs, and dozens of general-interest national newspapers and magazines). Her ideas on topics for articles have been very effective in communicating our message to a wider population of readers and in making sure that our names, as authors, are consistently and frequently mentioned across the country. Since working with Smith Publicity, I have received a number of inquiries from people for interviews who found me through articles that I wrote according to Erin's recommendations. In short, we feel that Erin and the Smith Publicity team have done an excellent job of promoting New Neighborhoods, and we look forward to continuing our work together!”
--Ryan Poliakoff and Gary Poliakoff
New Neighborhoods Publishing Company, LLC
Authors of New Neighborhoods: The Consumer's Guide to Condominium, Co-Op and HOA Living.
“We’re pleased with the media strategy, attention to detail, thoughtful follow-up and initiative taken by the team at Smith Publicity in promoting our advisory firm and published work”
-- Kenneth H. Marks
Author of The Handbook of Financing Growth (Wiley) www.highrockpartners.com
“The phrase that best describes Smith Publicity is ‘above and beyond.’ They're delivering services above and beyond our expectations and performing above and beyond the call of duty. Our newly formed venture, Just the Skinny Publishing, worked hard to release its first title, Photoshop-Just the Skinny, but paid scant attention to the promotional plan that needed to follow. We needed professional help. We also needed to stretch our promotional dollar, as additional titles in our series were on the way. We interviewed Smith President Sandy Diaz as part of our search and were immediately impressed with her ideas and in particular with her suggestion of a phased approach to marketing. Our Smith publicist, Erin MacDonald-Birnbaum, is extremely creative and knowledgeable and seems to work around the clock for us. Our initial phase involved placement of bylined articles as a way of getting the Just the Skinny message out. Within a few short weeks, our articles were appearing in, or committed for, 30 different domestic and international media outlets, well beyond our expectations. We will embark on our 2nd phase of promotion with Smith shortly and look forward to the media buzz it will create. We started with a limited understanding of book promotion and were very lucky to have found Smith Publicity. Smith Publicity - you rate five stars in our book!!”
--Stephen Farnow
Author/Publisher www.JustTheSkinny.com
“Kate Knapp ran the publicity campaign for the book. I can readily say that it was conducted in the most professional manner, was extremely well organized, and the communications were excellent. She always somehow managed to communicate all of the important information to us in a very timely fashion. It is absolutely remarkable to see the depth of Kate’s understanding of the book and Daniel’s story, and her thoughtful approach to the publicity campaign. I am sure that Kate learned more about chess in these two months than most people would learn in their entire lives.
It is this sense of professionalism, combined with the experience of Smith Publicity, personal connections they have, and the energy and effort of the employees which go far beyond the standard duties that make a successful company – and Smith Publicity definitely deserves the utmost praise.”
--Dr. Vladimir Naroditsky
Father of Daniel Naroditsky, 14 year old World Junior Chess Champion and author of Mastering Positional Chess, www.danielnaroditsky.com
“As a first time author it was a difficult decision on how best to spend the modest resources that I had promoting my novel. After doing some research I decided to invest in a publicist and choose Smith as the company I would trust to help market my book. After an initial meeting, I was assigned a personal publicist who stayed on my project throughout and was always available to help guide me through the process. Their professionalism and patience put me at ease and made the daunting task of alerting the mainstream media of who I was much, much easier. Thanks to my team at Smith, I now have international media interest in my novel including the BBC (British Broadcasting Company) and the likes of Teen Vogue and Disney radio here in the states. I can honestly say that while my book has the merits it needs to be recognized, it may never have been, if it wasn't for the hard work of the people at Smith publicity.”
--B. Grigoletti
Author of The Soul Patrol, www.bgrigoletti.com
“To all at Smith Publicity and especially Dina. What can I say but thank you, thank you thank you. I have had the most wonderful time working with you. I had no idea how creative and resourceful you would be. I have had radio interviews across the country and articles printed in various publications. Your expertise was astounding and you not only showcased me to the American public but you helped me realize what made me different and how I could showcase myself.
Dina has been wonderful, her professionalism, her kindness and understanding of what needed to be done has made the whirlwind that is Smith Publicity a joy and a pleasure to work with. I feel like I am leaving friends and will certain be back when I am ready to publicize my next book. Again thank you for all your hard work.”
--Maureen Dutton
Author of Silent Night, http://www.mcdutton-writings.co.uk/
“Kate Knapp spent the last three months publicizing my book Life in the Wrong Lane. I couldn’t be more impressed with what she did and how she did it. Kate is creative, energetic, persistent, organized, and accessible almost 24/7. On top of all that, she is delightful to deal with, which for me was a bonus. Thanks for assigning her to my project. She is a jewel.”
--Greg Dobbs
Author of Life in the Wrong Lane
Dobbs worked at ABC News for 23 years, first as a producer, then for most of his career as a correspondent, including ten years overseas. www.gregdobbs.net
“With his extensive publishing experience, and his pleasant, professional approach, Ben Cameron of Smith Publicity has opened doors for me that I suspect would otherwise
have remained firmly shut to an author attempting to publicise her first book.”
--Leslie Scott, author of About Jenga: The Remarkable Business of Creating a Game that Became a Household Name. Scott is one of the world’s few professional game designers. She is the creator of the blockbuster game Jenga and the co-founder of Oxford Games Ltd. www.aboutjenga.com
“I really enjoyed working with Smith Publicity, they are a very professional company and the campaign they designed was implemented just like they promised. They kept me abreast of the progress of the campaign and solicited my feedback and input regularly. I felt like I was part of a real team. My assigned publicist was Marissa and I found her to be quite talented. She quickly learned the material in my book and wrote pitches that were creative and compelling. She generated a lot of interest in my book. I was particularly impressed with Marissa because even on the last day of our campaign, Marissa was working on booking two radio interviews for me. A week after the campaign ended a newspaper interview request came as a result of Marissa's efforts. If you are looking for a results-oriented, hardworking and professional company ... Smith Publicity is it.”
--Deirdre Glascoe, Author
A Game Called Justice
“Smith Publicity did an outstanding job of promoting my book. The attitude and dedication of the staff is exemplary.”
--Arun Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and author of The Forgotten Woman: The Untold Story of Kastur Gandhi, Wife of Mahatma Gandhi
“Trusting someone in this business is always tricky and at times it can not only be scary but dangerous. However, not when it comes to Dan Smith and his team at Smith Publicity Ever since I walked into his office and explained my dreams that I wanted to come true, I felt as though I was no longer alone in the fight to build a name and a career. I not only gained a dynamic publicity team, but I gained an extension to my family. Their excitement and encouragement for their clients never seem to fade. Without question, I know that Smith Publicity looks out for me. They listen to my concerns and fears, and we share a few laughs along the way. All these things I could never put a price tag on. Working with Dan is truly a gift.
Everyone at Smith Publicity goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. I was honored to have Dan Smith at my wedding and truly it would not have been complete without him-- he is what I consider a business partner, a great friend, an advisor and a part of my family. I find myself calling him to share how my day went after my publicity appointments occur. One sunny California day involved calling the office to tell everyone I met Trace Atkins after appearing on The Doctors Show. I felt as though I was calling one of my best friends-- Dan not only radiates that vibe but also those surrounding him at his office deliver an unbelievable feeling of friendship.
Today, weeks after my wedding, I'm still honored to have the privilege to work with Smith Publicity. As my life continues and my dreams keep becoming reality, I wouldn't want anyone else by my side. Ever.”
--Tiffanie DiDonato
Appearances on Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and The Doctors
“Thank you for all of your hard work—very thorough and comprehensive. You did a great job, and we really appreciate it!”
--Dr. Jonathan Spiro, author of Defending The Master Race: Conservation, Eugenics and the Legacy of Madison Grant, Published by University Press of New England www.upne.com
“In my case, the Smith Publicity team took on a really difficult mission: first-time novel, a relatively unknown author and living in Israel. Despite these difficulties they succeeded in getting the news of my book distributed across numerous websites, telephone-radio interviews in the US and Canada as well as procuring a number of potential reviews. For all this I wish to thank the agency, and in particular Erin Flynn Jay for being so efficient, motivated, courteous and dedicated in endeavoring to help me in penetrating today’s saturated literary market.”
--Frank Shapiro, author of God’s Elect, a contemporary historical novel www.gods-electbook.com
“The staff at Smith Publicity did a great job, working diligently to place me into interviews and get exposure for both my book and my CDs. I'd gladly use their services again.”
--Anne Roos,
Celtic Harpist and Author of "The Musician's Guide to Brides: How to Make Money Playing Weddings"
“Thanks again for everything you've done. Your service is rivaled only by the quality of your personnel.”
--Lee Murphy
Author of YGOR www.kodiakbooks.com
“More than the standard services, Smith excelled at two things: responsiveness and knowledge transfer. All of my questions and leads were addressed within one business day, usually sooner.”
--Phil Simon, author of Why New Systems Fail: Theory and Practice Collide www.philsimonsystems.com
“Smith Publicity helped me to get my name out there. I am so pleased with their efforts in securing publicity for me and my book that I re-signed with them for two additional contract terms! The return on my investment has been worth it. I highly recommend this firm.”
--Audrey Valeriani,
Author of Boot Camp for the Broken-Hearted: How to Survive (and Be Happy) in the Jungle of Love (New Horizon Press Books)
“If you want results and visibility, Smith Publicity is the group you want to work with. Dan and his team give you personalized professional service, creative cutting edge ideas, and enough enthusiasm to see you through the promotion maze. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Dan and Corinne to promote the Momager messages. It’s so exciting to share uplifting and empowering messages with others and Dan opened all the right doors. It’s such fun to be a local celebrity and positioned as the ‘go to’ expert for moms/management. Smith Publicity will be the first ones I contact when I need ‘top notch’ publicity in the future. I am grateful you got me so much national visibility!”
--Christine Martinello
”America’s Momager”
Founder & CEO - The Momager Movement
Author of The Momager® Guide: Empowering Moms to Leave a Loving Legacy www.christinemartinello.com
“Hiring the services of Sandy Diaz and Smith Publicity was the best decision I have made with regards to marketing my two contemporary mystery novels. I had sent queries to several publicity firms and was very impressed that Sandy got back to me within 24 hours with a written proposal of the services they provide. They love what they do and it shows! They care about their clients and are always available to answer any questions an author may have about their campaign ... or anything else for that matter.I have completed one successful book campaign with Smith and am about to embark on my second. I would not hesitate at all to recommend this agency. As I mentioned, retaining their services is the smartest marketing move I have made in the past ten years.”
--Debra Richardson,
author of Don’t Believe Everything You See and Flashpoint
“Although the Smith people worked for our publisher (The Key Publishing House), and not for me personally, as an author I was impressed by Corinne Liccketto's efforts to keep the authors closely involved in her PR activity. The organization of Smith's publicity, their ability to reach relevant media and thorough targeting of appropriate audiences was also very impressive. Many thanks.”
--Prof. Hayim Granot,
author of The True Golden Hour: How People Respond to Emergencies and co-author of Terror Bombing: The Global Urban Threat www.thekeypublish.com
“I am sitting in a motel room with my suit laid out, ready to dress for a TV interview. On my way here, I listened to a radio station advertising a show that I recognized, because I have been a guest on it. The major newspaper in the next city over will soon be running a photograph of me, along with an interview. After my TV interview this morning, I have to rush home for an hour-long radio interview, this evening. There will be two more TV interviews later this week. Last week, I walked into a business where I have never met the people, and they acted like I was someone special
All this, after only a year working with Smith Publicity . Thanks!”
-- Ruth Haag
Haag Press www.RuthHaag.com
“Many times with the amount of companies in the world today- we as consumers can become overwhelmed with the idea of selecting a business. Especially with authors, because this is their intimate work, the job of selecting a publicity company becomes even more complicated. I feel very settled having found Smith Publicity- I will never use anyone else…as authors what we are really looking for is someone that can promote our work but not because this is their job but because they understand the importance of our message(s)- you need not look any further- start with Smith Publicity, you will, like me, never leave.”
-- Erin Dolgan M.A., LPC, SOMB Clinical Psychotherapist
Author of Please Knock
“In today's saturated marketplace, getting noticed is everything. How do you build awareness for a blog devoted to edgy literary criticism and unorthodox political commentary in an age of tabloid headlines? Through a media mix of newspapers, magazines, journals, and Internet connectivity, Smith Publicity developed national exposure for www.literarygulag.com. Dedication and passion yielded ‘eyeballs.’ In January of 2008 alone, the site had over 11,700 ‘hits,’ a major accomplishment given its intellectual content. I am grateful!”
-- Diana E. Sheets www.literarygulag.com
“Dan Smith, Sandy Diaz and Corinne Liccketto have done an outstanding job of publicizing my book. Within three months of beginning work with them I have appeared on prominent radio talk shows, my book has created a 'buzz' in the political world, and my book sales have increased so dramatically that I have had to order a hurry-up second printing. Dan and his associates are true professionals: skilled, committed, understanding and accessible. I recommend Smith without reservation to anyone seeking to 'get out the message' and increase book sales.”
-- Lyle H. Rossiter, Jr., MD,
Author of The Liberal Mind, The Psychological Causes of Political Madness
“After first trying to handle my own publicity campaign, I was blown away by the instant response and success of the campaign when it was placed in Smith's capable hands. How come I couldn't do that myself? I was equally impressed with the personal attention I was given by my publicist, Marcia. I still haven't figured out when she sleeps as she seems to be available 24/7.”
--Teresa Holler,
author of Holler for Your Health: Be the Key to a Healthy Family and Cardiology Essential, www.holler4health.com
“Working with Smith was a productive experience, and the Smith folks were always responsive and communicated well. Book publicity is not overnight magic, but the primary characteristics to look for in an agency are tenacity, creativity, honesty, and aggressiveness. I believe Smith provided good service in all these areas.”
--Tami Duncan and Bryan Rosner,
co-authors of The Lyme-Autism Connection, www.lymeautismbook.com, www.liafoundation.org
“Smith Publicity is a firm committed to customer satisfaction and immediate results. Although my budget was small, they worked with me to design an exciting campaign for my book that would grab the biggest audience in the shortest amount of time. They secured book reviews, radio interviews and television appearances in a matter of weeks, all the while, making me feel as if I were their only customer. I highly recommend this firm, and especially Erin MacDonald, whose dedication to her clients is exceedingly obvious.”
-- K.R. Jones
Author of Ghosts of Guantanamo Bay www.krjones.net
“ I have been very pleased with your efforts, and I will come back to you…”
-- Ray Bogardus
Author of How to Win Every Interview
“Smith makes thousands of contacts in just a short time to find press, radio, and TV interest in your work. If it’s out there, they’ll find it.”
Mic Lowther
-- Author of Manford of Morning Glory www.manford.com
“I was very pleased with Smith Publicity . They worked hard with the right sources, and were able to get my book some excellent publicity in general as well as specialized publications.”
-- Kathy Heshelow, President, Legacy Real Estate & Investments
author of Effortless Cash Flow: The ABCs of TICs (Tenant in Common Properties)
“Smith Publicity was instrumental in developing my name recognition nationally via high-level media placements. Highly recommended.”
-- Alan Haft www.alanhaft.com
“When I first met with Dan Smith and his staff, I knew without doubt it was their compassion for my project and dedication to my cause that made them the PR Company I was blessed to have found. What their staff did and the work ethics they showed were far more than I realized, until I witnessed it first hand, as a client. I look forward to working with Dan and his staff for all my PR needs. I know I could not find a better team. Thank you Smith Publicity , Dan and your team.”
-- Bill Thiel
Maureen’s Mission www.maureensmission.org
“...Thanks to the hard work of Sandy Diaz and Smith Publicity and 110% dedication, my daughter Taylor’s legacy will live on and help other families and loved ones. I strongly recommend this company because they treat you like family.”
-- John J. McCormack
Leader for patient’s rights and “Taylor’s Law” www.memorial2taylor.com
“… Smith Publicity won all sorts of newspaper and radio exposure for my book, helping me far exceed what both me and my small publisher could have done on our own. In those and many other ways, working with Smith Publicity earned a great return on an important investment. I'm absolutely sure the book would not have been successful without them.”
-- William J. Sonn,
Author of Paradigms Lost: the life and deaths of the printed word
“A creative, hard-working, and first-class organization. Combine this with proven results and you have what Smith Publicity is all about.”
-- Roland Manarin
President and Founder
Manarin Investment Counsel, Ltd. www.manarin.com
“Smith Publicity has been an important part of the marketing program of InfoLink Screening Services for the last three years. We value our relationship with their organization and their very capable staff.”
-- Barry J. Nadell, President
InfoLink Screening Services, Inc. www.infolinkscreening.com
“Smith has been a friendly experience, and the best part was being kept up to speed with the progress of the campaign without having to ask. Many thanks!”
Annarie Boor
UK Author of Bapsie in the Bushveld
“Working with Smith Publicity was a breeze. I found Deborah Ruriani to be extremely professional and competent. The best part was our collaborative effort; Smith Publicity worked with me, giving my ideas just the right publicity slant to create a winning pitch. I never felt out of the loop. On the contrary, I felt that Deborah kept me up-to-date on everything, and I was always treated like an important part of the team. Great people to work with-- I gladly recommend them!”
-- Graciela Sholander
Author of Dream It, Do It www.dreamitdoit.net
“Those in need of a knowledgeable, loyal and hard-working book publicist would do well with Dan Smith and Smith Publicity . He and his team will lift up every rock and look behind every opportunity to get you maximum exposure. You won't be relegated to a junior staffer in the back room, and you won't spend you life savings on meaningless results. Working with Smith Publicity has been a joy and I now consider Dan a lifelong friend.”
-- Allan Gorman
author of Briefs for Building Better Brands www.brandspa.net
“Smith Publicity played an important role in initiating the campaign for my children's picture book, On This Beautiful Island. The appearances they arranged for me at Barnes & Noble bookstores and the reviews the book received helped give me credibility to continue the second phase of the campaign. Their patience and responsiveness to my input was much appreciated.”
-- Edwin Fontanez
Author of On this Beautiful Island www.exitstudio.com
“If you want to get your message out, Smith Publicity will do it.”
-- Domenick Maglio, Ph.D
Author of Invasion Within www.drmaglio.com
“Smith Publicity tells it how it is, and does so nationwide. I believe I got more than I paid for.”
-- Michael Johnston
Author of Brideshead Regained: Continuing the memoirs of Charles Ryder www.author.co.uk/akanos
“Two weeks after my book was released, Smith Publicity not only had it in the Barnes & Noble distribution system, she got someone to read it. Because of that, B & N made it a book club selection and the Philadelphia Inquirer agreed to review it. This was huge!”
-- Barbara Berot
Author of When Europa Rode the Bull www.barbaraberot.com
“Tremendous exposure in a short period of time. The day after I signed with Smith Publicity I was booked for my first radio interview and the bookings were nearly non-stop from that point on. Nice folks to work with.”
-- Xavier Cronin
Author of Beauty in the Age of Sleaze
“Smith Publicity has been the best investment I ever made. Their account representatives leave no stone unturned to find opportunities for promoting my book. I strongly recommend them to any new or experienced authors who want their books to have the widest possible exposure.”
-- Peter J. Fournier,
Author of The Handbook of Mascots & Nicknames, 2nd Ed.
and Kamikaze Peacocks & Oink www.rajabooks.com
Board Member, Florida Publishers Association
“In addition to being good writers, Smith Publicity has a realistic understanding of the media. Their staff, who were always quick and responsive to my requests, booked me interviews on two major cable TV shows and an ABC affiliate. I did many radio interviews over several months, including an hour-long show on Sirius satellite out of L.A. with David Lawrence. I couldn’t have done it without them!”
-- Corinna Clendenen
Author of An Artful Affair www.corinnaclendenen.com
“Thank you for working hard to get me reviewed in several dozen newspapers and even interviewed on the radio across the country. I know it's difficult for an unknown author to get precious air time, yet you made thing happen and managed to secure three radio interviews for my book in only a few short weeks. I look forward to working with you again as soon as I have a release date for my second in the trilogy, The Rose of York: Crown of Destiny. A good publicist is hard to find, and even harder to get. You evidently know your craft exceptionally well and I am very grateful that Smith Publicity took me on.”
-- Sandra Worth
Author of The Rose of York: Love & War www.sandraworth.com
“Smith Publicity conducted the campaign for my book with great energy, continuous creativity, and superb follow-through. They generated dozens of local and regional media 'hits' as well as national mention in Newsweek. It was a pleasure to work with them.”
-- Maureen Murray
Author of You are Never Alone
“Smith Publicity helped to establish a national profile for my first novel. They do a great job at rates that authors can afford. If you want your book to realize its full potential, I recommend hiring Smith Publicity.”
-- Bruce Makous
Author of Riding the Brand www.brucemakous.com
“Smith Publicity got me seen and heard in places I never could have reached without their skilled, professional service. They were a big boost in the promotion of my book. I would use them again without hesitation.”
-- Will Moredock
Author of Banana Republic: A Year in the Heart of Myrtle Beach
“Smith Publicity was instrumental in the successful launch of our magazine ... I recommend them highly.”
-- Avi Turetsky
CEO Arabella Publishing, LLC
“Until I worked with Smith Publicity, I had never experienced how easy the marketing and publicity aspect of writing could be. They work hard and smart; and are tireless and highly organized. Because they bring such focus to the business of marketing, the writer is free to write! Most importantly, Smith Publicity believes in their clients; in the parlance of my historical writing world, they are sword and shield. I would not go into a new publishing season without them.”
-- Juilene Osborne-McKnight
Author of I Am of Irelaunde, Daughter of Ireland, and Bright Sword of Ireland (Forge)
Website: www.jmckight.com
“Smith Publicity publicists are dedicated, creative and determined. They helped me achieve bestseller status on Amazon.com, secured many interviews for me, and got great exposure for my book in newspapers and magazines. I recommend them highly!”
-- Dave Durand
Author of Perpetual Motivation
“Smith Publicity is simply an outstanding promotional firm. The best I’ve ever used.”
-- Dr. Arnold Nerenberg
America’s Leading Authority on Road Rage and Aggressive Driving www.drnerenberg.com
“I like working with Smith Publicity because they know what the media wants, and deliver top-quality stories in a professional manner.”
-- David Moye
Wireless Flash News Service
“Smith Publicity is a dynamic, high-energy agency. In three weeks they managed to promote my book to the media with amazing results, and their never-ending list of plans is constantly in motion. Their timely responses to my questions and concerns have made it a pleasure to work with them. I recommend them highly!”
-- Walda Woods
Author of Conversations with Tom
“The publicists at Smith Publicity are consummate publicity professionals. As a result of their dynamic approach, Dan was able to arrange 50 successful radio interviews to help promote my novel. These interviews were with top-market stations from Massachusetts to Hawaii.
Media interest was phenomenal. The City Section of the New York Times ran a great feature article on me and my book. Because of their tireless efforts, my sales ranking at Amazon.com was among the top 1000 book sellers, and sales everywhere were vigorous. I recommend them highly.”
-- Peter DeVico
Author of From the Brooklyn Side and The Mafia Made Easy
“I worked closely with Smith Publicity for over five months. They without a doubt bring more energy, literary penetration and commercial imagination to the intricate business of getting the word out about a book than anybody I've ever dealt with. Best of all, they have remained patient and approachable and jumped right in whenever the moment required. Strongly recommended.”
-- Burton Hersh
Bestselling author of numerous books including …
The Shadow President: Ted Kennedy in Opposition (Steerforth Press, 1997)
The Old Boys: The American Elite and the Origins of the CIA (Scribners, 1992) (Tree Farm Books, 2001)
The Mellon Family: A Fortune in History (Morrow, 1978) Book of the Month Club, Fortune Book Club
The Education of Edward Kennedy (Morrow, 1972) Book Find Club; paperback Dell, 1980
The Ski People (McGraw-Hill, 1968)
The Nature of the Beast (Tree Farm Books, 2002)
“The publicists of Smith Publicity are 'attack' publicists. Their cutting-edge press releases and professional standards have earned them the respect of the media, and the authors he represents. If you want book publicity on TV, radio, newspapers and magazines, you want Smith Publicity!”
-- Nancy Hassett Dahm,
author of Mind, Body & Soul: A Guide to Living with Cancer
