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!”
"To me, my company is divided into two phases - the days before working with Smith Publicity, and the days since. What a valuable tool to have in an author's arsenal!
Smith Publicity has quickly become an indispensable and effective part of our media relations efforts, and working with Dina has been excellent on all counts. They understand the goals of my business, what I am trying to do with the brand, and the media environment of my industry.
Dina has landed interest and coverage for me on CNBC, MSN, Voice America, TheStreet.com, and many others, in only a matter of months. I can't wait to see what we can achieve as months turn into years!"
"Though I worked in media relations eons ago, I was not prepared to take on the promotion of my debut novel, thus set out to find the right representation for it. Fortunately, I landed on two feet with Smith Publicity and have seen a phenomenal result over a three month period.
I can't say enough about my publicist Janet Shapiro for the passion and commitment she brings to her job. Her belief in me as an author together with her persistence has generated tremendous outcomes in a saturated market.
In short, I've appeared on several television shows, three in top ten markets in the U.S., and received national newspaper coverage in Canada and a noteworthy feature in Britain's largest black newspaper.
A first time author, I am off to a racing start thanks to the fantastic team at Smith Publicity."
"Superb!! I highly recommend Smith Publicity! Not only were they able to understand who I was an author but they worked hand in hand with me to reach my full potential. Their staff was always supportive and knowledgeable. They took me from an no named author to an author writing for large international newspapers and magazines like Self! Once my campaign ended the support didn't stop either! They still continue to send me leads and follow ups from my campaign. Choosing Smith Publicity as your PR Firm, in my opinion, is choosing success!"
"Uniquely "packaging" one's focus is the key to successfully marketing a product or services. Smith Publicity proved invaluable in this effort, designing a packaging profile that resulted in a much broader media appeal. The success of that effort was reflected by the numerous radio, television and magazine interviews (both locally and nationally) that were generated as a direct result of the new campaign they designed. Throughout the effort, I remained impressed by their professionalism, their weekly reports detaling specific progress made and their meticulous attention to detail. As committed as I was to running my own marketing race, after engaging Smith Publicity I found they set an even faster pace!"
"I actually enjoyed my time with Smith and especially my representative. Within a rather short period of time I sensed a deep commitment to me as a client and could see her dogged yet professional perseverance. Her ideas gave me good media exposure and results. Smith did what they said they were going to do…even more by using a variety of creative ideas! Further, they actually seemed sincerely interested in the concepts of my book, not just because it was their job to show interest but there was an “America needs this” kind of interest and that surprised and pleased me. My campaign was a team-collaboration, they had a team yes, but it was also a close collaboration with me … and they listened with the ears of an elephant. I’m the kind of guy (a management professor tuned in to service and creativity) who never stops thinking about the monthly fee and the ticking meter but I am so glad that after a year of painstaking research I finally selected Smith. No regrets except that Oprah ended her TV show during my contract period. They did, however, manage to get me on TV in Chicago!"
"Helen McCusker was a pleasure to work with from the start. She has carried out a 'jump start' campaign for six weeks. Being an unknown author did not put off Helen in anyway. She got her teeth into it and started the ball rolling very well making use of all her contacts. She has created strong interest in the South East, gaining me two local radio interviews during the campaign, one with the BBC. I also had a successful interview with a prominent local newspaper leading to a feature article. In addition Helen is still awaiting confirmation on a national newspaper feature where there appears to be considerable enthusiasm. I would certainly use Helen again in the future!"
"Kristi at Smith Publicity carried out a sterling campaign for BOLD and we are both pleased with the results and grateful to the whole Smith team for their professionalism and care. It has been a pleasure to partner with them."
"My experience with Smith Publicity has been excellent. When I first inquired about their services, I was immediately put in touch with Marissa Eigenbrood, who ably assessed my needs as a first-time author. AnnMarie Pettito was then assigned as my publicist. AnnMarie is a ball of energy. Not only did she fulfill the agreement Smith had with me, but she went above and beyond, following up with contacts even after our four-week publicity period was over. I do not know what the overall results will be in terms of book sales, but my novel has been introduced to the public. So far, I’ve had an interview with a weekly newspaper and had a favorable online review – and more activity is likely, including a possible radio interview. I highly recommend Smith Publicity in light of the personal attention they give their clients and the energy and enthusiasm they have put into publicizing my book. Thank you, Smith!"
“I loved working with Smith Publicity. It was obvious they had a real love for the written word and finesse for publicity. The media coverage I received was astounding, and nothing I’d be able to accomplish on my own. My publicist was very personable and always available to answer my questions. Anyone who is serious about reaching their targeted demographic should consider working with them.”
"I can’t thank Dina Barsky enough for orchestrating such a remarkable publicity campaign for my new book. From our very first conversation, it was evident that she understood my goals and intentions when creating The Rock & Roll Alphabet, and the campaign that you developed was clearly designed to reach media outlets that would best support these objectives. Her well crafted press and interview releases yielded media coverage on radio, in national print and online publications, and in many local magazines and independent blogs. I truly appreciate the professionalism and expertise that her and her colleagues demonstrated in introducing this unique book to the public and I look forward to future campaigns and partnerships further on up the road."
"The effort put forth by Smith Publicity, and by Kevin Cohen in particular, was very helpful in promoting my novel, Do I Recognize You? From my initial discussion with Dina Barsky, through my last communication with Kevin, I was very pleased with every aspect of Smith Publicity. As someone new to book promotion, I found the entire process very manageable and beneficial. In addition to exposure in print media, I was able to do over twenty-five call-in radio interviews from my own back yard in Delaware, to Anchorage, Alaska. Kevin was responsive to my preferences, and easily accessible.
It was a pleasure working with Kevin, and I would certainly enlist the company's help if I need this service again. I have noted my satisfaction with Smith Publicity on my blog and when speaking with other authors I have met. Thank you again for the help I received."
"Having spent all of those years writing, learning, querying literary agents, etc., I knew full well that the next difficult job would be selling my book. Yet I twiddled, and dawdled, and fiddled around for months, trying this and that, to no avail. Finally, I approached Smith Publicity in New Jersey. One of the best writing-related things I have ever done. Smith Publicity assigned me to the delightful Annmarie, who did a wonderful job of promoting some of the most challenging work there is to promote: self-published fiction. Indeed, after the first month--wherein Annmarie had approached military-related reviewers, magazines, and so on--I insisted on another month.
My feeling is that without Smith Publicity I wouldn't have had much of a chance of successfully promoting my book, while with them--whatever comes--I do have that chance."
"Smith Publicity has put me on the map. I worked with Sarah Miniaci, and it was a great experience. Enthusiasm and dedication were apparent from the start. She was confronted by a challenging task: connect with media on behalf of a radical intellectual who identifies not only as “PhD,” but also as “crackhead.” Making a hardcore political move, I knew that I needed someone good—someone with a flexible mind capable of pouncing on strange and unexpected opportunities. Sarah never once disappointed me, and she taught me a lot. For a middle aged PhD – about as intellectually arrogant as they come – learning (and even taking direction) from Sarah required an open mind on my part as well. But I’m a smart guy, I know talent when I see it, and I told Sarah that I will recommend her to every crackhead I know. She came through and got results. In six short weeks her efforts dwarfed what I had been able to accomplish in several months – and I happen to be in the communication bizz myself. I am right now riding a wave of attention from all the right people, and have Smith Publicity to thank for it."
"I wanted to thank you and to express my gratitude for all the hard work that Smith Publicity put into my campaign. I felt very much involved and kept in touch. In your promotional work you talk about creative solutions and this is very much evidenced in the work we achieved over our time together."
"Smith Publicity’s Kristi Hughes supremely exceeded my expectations as a publicist. As a new author I was unsure as to even the role of a publicist but Kristi and the rest of the team were happy to explain every detail. As my publicist, Kristi worked more than just 9 to 5 each day. She responded to all my questions quickly and efficiently. I felt that she understood my story and the goals of my campaign fully. She worked tirelessly and professionally and shared in the big vision for my project! I recommend Smith Publicity 150%!"
"My experience with Smith Publicity was a whirlwind that is still generating hits. Kate Knapp did a great job taking advantage of current events and creating opportunities for specialized articles featuring my by-line. I have redone my website to include an "Appearances" page where I have listed the media placements that I am aware of. Because some of the articles were picked up by news services, I have received notes from as far away as the Philippines and Malaysia! Thanks for a great job and a wonderful experience."
"Marissa has been an absolute joy to work with. I'm impressed with her efficiency and professionalism, which garnered over 40 radio interviews over a two-week period as well as two TV appearances. That's besides the dozens and dozens of newspaper and online articles that helped to spike sales of my book. Even though our campaign is over, Marissa continues to forward requests for review copies and interviews--and even a request from Steven Forbes for a signed copy! I also heard again from Sandy, who notified me that Smith displayed my book at the Frankfurt Book Fair (again, despite the end of the campaign), which drew interest from a large foreign publisher. I am fortunate to have had Smith Publicity at my side to promote my book."
"I heard Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote “How Do I Love Thee” to Robert Browning. Perhaps, but my deep suspicion is that she time traveled, met the folks at Smith Publicity, and penned the first line (at least!) of the sonnet in their honor. To say I had a blast working with Corinne, Dina, and my personal pit-bull—Mindy Sue, would be an understatement. They were fierce, fabulous, and oh! so funny. From the initial consultation to the roll out to the final report, Smith Publicity worked tirelessly on my behalf. I could call Mindy-Sue any time I needed. She was fantastic about brainstorming ideas and troubleshooting. I never had to wonder if she was working because she checked in with me on daily (sometimes more!). I felt she heard my ideas, was open to my suggestions. In short, she was the perfect teammate and I can’t wait for the next opportunity to work with Smith again!"
"I gave Smith Publicity a challenging task with a novel by an unknown writer. They were incredibly supportive and tenacious in getting the book, and me, in front of people. I didn’t expect TV to be big part of our strategy but they helped me find “hooks” that made my historical fiction relevant to TV audiences. Soon I appeared on TV all over, Cleveland, Chicago, Richmond and more. We also got the webisphere engaged and reviews are still coming in, even after the end of the campaign! The Smith team provided excellent weekly reports (no wondering “What have you done for me lately?”). They were always helpful and entertained most any crazy idea I presented (and they came up with a few crazy ideas of their own!).
While the campaign for this book has come to an end, I have already begun talking to them about getting their help on additional projects I have planned for the future. Coming to Smith with a realistic sense of what is possible, that you might reach the clouds but leave the sun moon and stars for established best-sellers, will ensure a fulfilling and valuable relationship."
"The work with my publicist and Smith Publicity was exceptionally productive, because of effectively channeling and placing the scientific value of my book. Your publicity strategy turned out to be a fast lane to distribute scientific valuable content and to widely spread the awareness by smart placing of related scientific articles. Thank you very much for your great efforts and very professional strategy to run the campaign!"
"To grasp the enormity of the task that AnnMarie Petitto was asked to accomplish in regard to publicity for the novel Hotamah! it is necessary to understand the thesis and its impact on the human psyche. The thesis - the destruction of Western Civilization by Islamists using atomic weapons based on a Quranic prophesy - is at best toxic and at worst unmentionable. The fact that the novel turns out to be disturbingly in-line with today's Iranian-Israeli-American headlines is unnerving. What AnnMarie did was get three related commentaries of mine published in the media, something I had never been able to do. She also managed to get me an interview on the radio. Again, something I have never been able to do. And then she got me a book review. Amazing! She was also able to get a number of key evaluators to consider the novel. Again, something I was never able to do. She is a magician. Judy, my wife, and I are very pleased with the program and would not hesitate to recommend Smith Publicity; in fact I already have."
“Smith Publicity had a very limited time to launch my book, Mighty Spice Cookbook, and arrange a book tour for me. They absolutely nailed it, with multiple television interviews, including The Daily Buzz, New Day Northwest, Fox 5 Morning News San Diago, Sonoran Living and ABC7 News Chicago, etc. They also secured for me radio slots and my book in front of a huge amount of print and online media. Amazing, good job guys!”
“As a first time author, I was quite apprehensive about engaging a publicist and unaware of the differences a great publicist can make. From the very first conversation, Smith Publicity understood my goals and the key messages I wanted to deliver with my book. Melissa, the publicist assigned to me, worked hand in hand with me for five months in building a superb campaign. She provided valuable insights in defining the most relevant target audience and reached out to numerous print media, radio programs and even foreign outlets. Smith Publicity was extremely effective in generating interest, diligent in following up, and most importantly, getting coverage with the right audience. Working with the Smith Publicity team was a great experience and pure pleasure!”
“Highly energetic and committed to the book promotion at hand, Lonnie is both a terrific person and an amazing resource. He has been ever thoughtful, caring and supportive of this fledgling author and I greatly appreciate all that he has done to bring We Were an Island to a broader audience."
"What can I say? From start - to way, way beyond completion - of the media campaign for The Silver Mist, Janet Shapiro, and indeed all at Smith Publicity, treated myself and my novel as though they had no other client. I felt totally valued, as though the focus of the whole company had been turned towards my campaign and my needs alone. Given the amazing results that accrued - it was a privileged place to be. I look forward to working with Smith Publicity again - and soon - in the future."
“We were delighted with the work that the excellent Smith publicist, Janet Shapiro, did to promote our book Mighty Spice Cookbook by John Gregory-Smith. Janet worked tirelessly to arrange an author tour across the US, securing excellent TV coverage and widespread reviews. She looked after every last detail with apparently effortless efficiency, even down to the minutiae of cooking implements needed for John's demonstrations, not to mention the seemingly endless logistics of his travel. The detailed weekly reports were very informative and kept us fully involved in the campaign. Smith PR fully deserves its fantastic reputation and we wholeheartedly recommend their services.”
“I enjoyed working with Corinne, she was a bright light and always optimistic. Her positive attitude and interest in my story helped push forward a campaign that wouldn't have been as successful without her. Thank you!”
"Lonnie has done a lot for me in promoting my Darko Dawson novels, all the time showing energy, initiative, innovation and a sense of humor that never failed to crack me up. He's also very encouraging when things look a little bleak, and that's because he always had a very positive and optimistic outlook. His pitches really grab one by the throat, and there were few media personalities during my campaign who were able to resist. Best of all, Lonnie has gotten me a very good gig as a columnist with Foreign Policy in Focus, which in some cases will translate to being reposted on huffingtonpost.com. All that could well boost my exposure for my upcoming third novel, for which I hope to use Lonnie's talents again. Knowing him, I bet he has already formulated some pitches in his mind as to how to go about promoting my next novel."
"I have received a draft of Lonnie McCullough's film treatment of my novel, Dance of the Innocents, and I am quite impressed. This confirms my belief that a film treatment should not be written by a book's author. Lonnie has found the essence of the story and re-imagined it for the screen."
"I want to say AnnMarie is a sheer delight; I love her spunk and enthusiasm. She worked hard and gave me all feedback in timely fashion as promised. My front page coverage in the Riverview Observer is a testimony to her efforts. The fact that she is still there for me, even though our contract is up, is a credit to the professionalism of your organization."
"My wife and I have only three words for Smith Publicity: exceptional, outstanding, and terrific.
After we finished our first novel, Jarred Into Being, we turned to Smith Publicity for assistance with the marketing, and their stellar performance on our behalf exceeded our expectations. Smith Publicity arranged for nationwide print and radio exposure for our book, worked closely with us to ensure the interview schedule matched our needs, and provided a weekly update of their activity that was both thorough and impressive. Thanks to Smith Publicity, we have already done nearly a dozen radio interviews from coast to coast about our book, and we anticipate more in the future. Our Smith representative, Melissa Sileo, was everything you could want in person representing you: smart, diligent, conscientious, laser-focused on our needs and, most importantly, successful in designing and implementing a winning PR campaign for our book.
We are working on our second book, and we have not yet decided on all aspects of the direction that story will take, but we already know who will represent us and the book when it is complete. We found it not only refreshing, but also energizing to work with the professionals at Smith Publicity, Inc. who actually know what they’re doing and surpass their own promises while doing it."
"It was a major decision for me, being a self-published author with a limited budget, to commit to hiring a PR firm. Engaging Smith Publicity was clearly the best decision I made in the book marketing process. They provided exposure and credibility to Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye that would have been impossible for me to achieve on my own, leading to radio interviews, book reviews, and speaking engagements that have enabled the book to break out beyond my own local region. My publicist, Lynn Coppotelli, actually read my book, understood its strengths, and was able to craft a PR approach that worked. The entire organization was professional and responsive. I am happy to offer Smith Publicity my highest recommendation."
"My experience with Smith Publicity is not what I thought it would be. I thought I would engage in a 6 week, maybe a three month campaign, giving my debut novel a jump start. What it turned out to be was a May through December publicity campaign that wouldn’t quit, landing me multiple television, radio and print interviews including Fox News and The 700 Club. My publicist - the vivacious and tireless, Sarah Miniaci - came up with brilliant angles that consistently caught media attention. She was always very honest and very clear about when we should break, when we should flood the market with a new pitch, and when our efforts had reached their conclusion. Her weekly reports kept me apprised of the campaign progress, but more so, she made herself available for weekly, sometimes daily, phone calls to share big news, confirm interviews and answer any questions I might have, which were many. She handled my work with great care. My book is now in the hands of countless producers, editors and hosts. I have been able to share my story in regional, national and global markets. I could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you!"
"Given the results we've had over the last year, I can't image us not working together in 2012. I feel like Marissa is part of the HeadCount team...and I'm not interested in parting company! In fact, the whole Smith team has been terrific to work with. Thank you for the great work - your efforts have made a difference in my business and I'm very grateful."
"During the past six weeks I have had an opportunity to work with Smith Publicity, and in particular, Marissa Madill. She is exceptionally bright and a real dynamo. I am amazed at her energy and insights as well as her ability to generate contacts with media, like local radio stations and various publications which have been most helpful in promoting my book. Marissa is excellent at following up with various leads and converting them into actual placements. With the U.S. unemployment rate the highest in a generation, Marissa has captured the spirit and intent of my book and translated into something which commands media interest. The decision to choose Smith Publicity and have a chance to work with Marissa was an excellent one, and after having done my homework about possible publicists for my new book, this has proven to be an excellent choice. I look forward to continuing my relationship with Smith Publicity and having Marissa guide my ongoing PR efforts."
“Thank you, Smith Publicity for a wonderful campaign promoting my novel! When I found Smith I had already published 10 non-fiction books but I had never worked with a publicist. Launching my first novel seemed like the right time to look for PR help. I was fortunate to find Smith—their personal attention impressed me from the outset. This attention was a constant throughout my campaign which included detailed weekly updates as well as regular emails with my publicist who always took the time to answer my many questions. Smith assigned me to publicist-extraordinaire Lynn Coppotelli and it was a phenomenal partnership. I can’t overstate how impressed I am with the press kit Lynn created for me. I sent Lynn a detailed author questionnaire, several draft articles of my ideas and we chatted on the phone. Little did I know she would take the time to fully integrate all of those materials, as well as her independent investigation of my website, into an outstanding press kit that I never could have created on my own. She highlighted my ideas and strengths while adding incredible PR magic and her own timely ideas. During our campaign Lynn worked tirelessly to promote my book. She placed articles I wrote in dozens of newspapers, e-zines and websites, including The Huffington Post. Not only did she place my articles, but she gave me many ideas upon which those articles were based—fabulous ideas I never would have thought of on my own (including the impetus for the Huffington Post article). Lynn also booked me a few radio/podcast interviews, one of which lead to an offer to host my own radio show on PWRTalk radio. I am leaving this campaign with my own radio show called Low-Fat Love 101 (inspired by my book title). I never would have imagined that. I can’t say enough good things about Smith and Lynn. I plan to use them in the future and will highly recommend them to colleagues.”
"My experience with Smith Publicity has been nothing short of extraordinary due to Kristi Hughes' hard work, dedication, and knowledge of what works in the media world. Her creative talent, combined with her financial background, provided the perfect perspective for cleverly introducing my book, 401(k) Day Trading, to mainstream and other media sources. In just a short time, she parlayed my first book touting a novel, but provocative, approach to managing retirement savings into television, radio, and print interviews for a heretofore unknown author. By crafting a brilliant campaign drawing on Smith's extensive contacts, she was able to please one normally tough customer by surpassing even my wildest expectations with the attention she brought to my book."
"I had a great experience with Smith Publicity. I was a little reluctant to engage a publicist at first but Smith made a great proposal and followed through on everything they proposed. Working with Marissa Madill was a pleasure. She was very enthusiastic about my book and very committed to getting it out to the media. She was able to arrange interviews all over the country that really raised the profile of my book. Overall I found the people at Smith very professional and devoted to providing a high level of personal service to all their clients. I will use them for my next book and would recommend them to anyone considering a publicist for book promotion."
“I just LOVED my experience with Smith Publicity! Marissa Madill was directly in charge of my campaign. She brought such receptivity, warmth, interest, creativity and a very focused attention to my book, Making the Shift: Field Guide to the Emerging Consciousness. Marissa was always available when I called. Her immediate responsiveness coupled with her welcoming and flexible approach made this process fun, exciting and comfortable for me. Marissa went the distance to meet the need to bring my writing to the alternative media and the New Thought community. She did in-depth research into the New Age and left me with an abundance of contacts. She pitched Making the Shift in a way that beautifully represented who I am and the message of my book. This augmented my professional credibility in the world. I so look forward to working with her again in the near future. Thank you so much, Smith Publicity!”
"I felt the Smith Publicity services were very professional. All the representatives with whom I worked were very caring and enthusiastic about the kind of work they do. I would recommend this service to others."
"Lynn and everyone at Smith Publicity were a pleasure to work with. I would have no hesitation in working with them again."
“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.”
"Hiring a publicist is like choosing a partner.
What credentials and qualities did I look for?
1. Solid contacts and relationships with media;
2. Drive, determination, creativity, intelligence, and excellent people skills;
3. Responsiveness;
4. An ability to execute the author’s articulated goals; and
5. Capacity to maintain a positive and winning attitude throughout the campaign.
My representative at Smith Publicity, Kate Knapp, is that 'partner.'
A special thanks to the President of Smith Publicity, Sandy Poirier Diaz, for selecting a perfect partner match for me."
"My publicist at Smith Publicity exceeded our expectations in terms of results – both in terms of the quality and the quantity of coverage she generated. It was a pleasure to work with her. She listened to our priorities and goals, provided us with good advice and feedback, and made sure our time was used efficiently and effectively."
"Just wanted to let you know how delighted I am to have become a client of Smith Publicity. John Grisham once said he found it much easier to write books than to sell them, and after a sluggish year of trying to sell my book on my own, I wholeheartedly agree with him.
Now the tide has turned! In less than two months my publicist has created an avalanche of media attention for me. So far I’ve done about 35 radio interviews and a few print interviews as well. And that’s just the beginning. She wisely suggested I write an article detailing steps parents can take toward becoming their child’s bully coach. When I did the article was quickly picked up by a syndicated columnist, which means it has literally spread across the print media in the US, as well as to several online sites.
Is it any wonder I’m thrilled to be putting my book and my career in the very capable hands of Smith Publicity? I would recommend them to anyone!"
“I was fortunate to find the web site of Smith Publicity on Authors Den.Com. I needed to get more media attention and a wider distribution for the potential sale of my novel Traces of Greed.
An intense six-week campaign was planned with the team who pitched my bio and book in the states as well as overseas. I have to say my publicist did a great job getting me with interviews on radio and TV. Recently I was featured in the American Banker magazine, a national publication of the American Bankers Association, Washington D.C.
My publicist always kept me informed of her activities in the promotion of my book. I plan on using Smith Publicity again upon the completion of my next book.”
"We have had the pleasure of having Lonnie McCullough as our publicist for Dr. Robert Owens' book campaign.
Lonnie was very effective in getting Dr. Owens media exposure, and he communicated with us extremely well regarding those appointments. He never hesitated in answering all of our pesky questions, and he made himself readily available to us. He provided detailed weekly reports, and a great final report.
Lonnie was easy and GREAT to work with and a pleasure to know. We cannot express the difference in our lives because of him. He represented Smith Publicity in a professional, effective, and comfortable manner with the utmost integrity, and genuine concern for us: the client."
"Writing a book is the easy part. Getting people to know about your book and buy the book is the tough part. This is where Smith Publicity comes in. Lynn developed a clever campaign that not only pitched my new book, but highlighted my other talents as well. I could not have imagined all of the publicity I have received. My next book is due out soon, and I will be returning to Smith to work with me again."
“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!”
"Smith Publicity was professional, productive, and persistent, with a personal touch that makes the publicity adventure worth every penny you spend on it. The entire staff was super professional, capable and knowledgeable. Marissa Eignebrood was great at receiving you at the door and bidding you farewell at the end of the process. Most of the work, however, was done by Lonnie McCullough, and I would go as far as saying no ambitious author should tackle the publicity stunt without a "Lonnie."
Thank you all for the great help and looking forward to working with you on my next project."
“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.”
"Initially I tried publicizing on my own, with exceptionally poor results. I sent out a dozen press releases to small market and local media and didn’t get so much as an acknowledgement. Smith Publicity was able to quickly generate coverage in venues where I had initially failed to receive any, and their nationwide list of contacts led to radio, magazine, newspaper and TV opportunities/appearances that I never would have gotten without them. Thanks Smith Publicity!”
"It has been a dream working with Smith Publicity. They are responsive, professional, and on the ball. They help us develop reasonable expectations for a campaign and consistently meet or exceed those expectations. I would recommend them to anyone. "
“As an author and publisher, one is never quite sure which marketing dollars will hit the mark and offer the highest return. I can say-- without question--that hiring Smith Publicity to promote me and my book was one of the best decisions we made as a publisher. The high quality media exposure has been non-stop and our representative, Erin MacDonald-Birnbaum, made sure that all of our potential target audiences get the opportunity to know about SO GROWS THE TREE. As we look forward to the publication of our next book, Smith Publicity will no doubt continue to be a member of our team.”
"Wow. All I can say is...WOW. Smith is an outstanding partner, in every sense of the word. They've – from Dan and Sandy to Lynn and the entire Smith team – delivered exceptional service. From the PR press releases you'd expect, to scheduling interviews and pitching PR ideas to me, they've gone above and beyond the call of duty for me and my book Epiphany. I recommend them to you without reservation. Once last time: Wow!"
"What a pleasure it's been to work with Smith Publicity over the last four months or so. Time flies when you're having fun and these months have flown! I've been delighted with both the dedication of Lonnie and his accomplishments. The experience was a study in teamwork and the relationship blossomed into one of fellow team members feeding off each other to elevate the quality of the final product. I've learned a great deal and have enjoyed working with Smith immensely. January is closing as a record sales month for my book, SIKANDER and I look forward to bigger and better things in the not too distant future."
“I just wanted to thank Smith Publicity for your continued excellent work on my behalf. I couldn’t be more impressed with Lonnie. He is responsive, hard working, creative, a good writer, and a great guy. He is truly a pleasure to work with at every step. I will definitely be recommending Smith Publicity to others."
“Never before have I experienced such professionalism in the way Smith Publicity carried out their business of helping promote my books. I look forward to working with them again on my next book.”
“Working with Smith Publicity was my first experience with a PR firm, and I was happy to see that they surpassed my expectations as far as the volume of connections they made for me. It is always hard to measure exactly the value one gets for publicity, but I am very sure that I get more than my money's worth from the help they gave me."
“The team at Smith Publicity is a pleasure to work with. They are prompt, professional, and always courteous.”
"We have worked with Smith on several projects and have found their staff organized in planning campaigns and effective in implementing them. The people at Smith are friendly, knowledgeable, and conscientious. I would recommend the company to other publishers."
"Smith Publicity is a “rock star” in the world of publicity. My inbox was constantly populated with opportunities to create a buzz around my book, Will I Ever Be the Same Again? Radio, TV, and print interviews were a daily occurrence—requests for me to write articles were frequently added into the mix. At the end of my campaign, Smith handed over a comprehensive list of all contacts for future reach outs. In my world—Smith Publicity is one class act!"
"Helen McCusker of Smith Publicity has done a sterling job promoting my book Seasons – An inspirational Journey. She managed to get features into very prestigious magazines, such as English Home, House Beautiful and Period Living. Well done Helen!"
“As a first time author, Smith Publicity got me exposure I would have never achieved on my own. From radio and cable access interviews, to blog interviews and book reviews, Smith took the initiative and helped my crime novel, Testarossa and its author get the exposure needed to get us to the next level. I was so pleased with their work that I signed on for a second campaign. Dina Barsky and Lynn Coppotelli were terrific.”
“Much thanks to the Smith Publicity team for the wonderful effort to help publicize my book in a very competitive marketplace. Janet Shapiro who was directly in charge of my campaign was superb--she did indeed invest all that is humanly possible to forge the campaign forward. I won't hesitate to recommend them further.”
“Smith Publicity was instrumental in getting the word out about my book, More Vegetables, Please! as well as the non-profit I direct, Shine The Light On Kids. Erin, my publicist, was always available for me and never lost her patience with my seemingly endless questions. She was tireless! I look forward to working with Erin and Smith Publicity in the future when my next book is published. I can’t imagine a better team.”
"It was an honor and a privilege to have worked with you! I have not come across such a high standard of professionalism in a long time."
“Recently I have published a book, Fabulous Faces, which outlines the transformative journey that patients go through from first considering to ultimately enjoying the benefits of their improved quality of life through facial plastic surgery.
Through my publishing support staff here in Toronto Smith Publicity was recommended to me. During our three-month campaign I am pleased to relate that they carried out all of the duties and performed responsibly in complete compliance with our original agreement. Through my contact with Smith Publicity, Melissa Sileo, our team also received weekly updates as to all of the media outlets that had been contacted and the status of the relationship. Smith Publicity was also successful in obtaining a number of radio interviews and print media placements.”
“Smith Publicity ROCKS! They are professional, prompt and know how to get your name out there. I was so impressed with the research they did about my book’s subject which led to numerous interviews and articles. I am now a “known” expert in my field. Smith Publicity gets results!”
“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!”
“As a former owner of a book publicity firm (and now an author), I have to say that I was so impressed with Smith Publicity. They got a ton of media placements for my book. Frankly, I was surprised at how many they got in a short amount of time. Corinne, my account manager was very professional and supportive of me and my book. I could tell she really cared about how my campaign turned out.”
“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.”
“Every one of the clients we have ever referred to Smith Publicity has been thrilled, not only with the PR results they get, but also with the professionalism and client service attitude of every member of the Smith team. Smith Publicity specializes in working with authors. They know exactly how to position authors to connect with the media and gain maximum exposure. If you're looking for a publicist to give your book a boost in the market, you can only go right with this firm.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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!”
“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”
“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!!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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 certainly be back when I am ready to publicize my next book. Again thank you for all your hard work.”
“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.”
“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 publicize her first book.”
“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.”
“Smith Publicity did an outstanding job of promoting my book. The attitude and dedication of the staff is exemplary.”
“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 and his staff was 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.”
“Thank you for all of your hard work—very thorough and comprehensive. You did a great job, and we really appreciate it!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“Thanks again for everything you've done. Your service is rivaled only by the quality of your personnel.”
“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.”
“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 working with Smith Publicity. Thanks!”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“I have been very pleased with your efforts, and I will come back to you…”
“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.”
“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.”
“Smith Publicity was instrumental in developing my name recognition nationally via high-level media placements. Highly recommended.”
“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.”
“...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.”
“… 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.”
“A creative, hard-working, and first-class organization. Combine this with proven results and you have what Smith Publicity is all about.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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!”
“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 your life savings on meaningless results. Working with Smith Publicity has been a joy and I now consider Dan a lifelong friend.”
“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.”
“If you want to get your message out, Smith Publicity will do it.”
“Smith Publicity tells it how it is, and does so nationwide. I believe I got more than I paid for.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
“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!”
“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... 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Smith Publicity was instrumental in the successful launch of our magazine ... I recommend them highly.”
“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.”
“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!”
“Smith Publicity is simply an outstanding promotional firm. The best I’ve ever used.”
“I like working with Smith Publicity because they know what the media wants, and deliver top-quality stories in a professional manner.”
“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!”
“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 [novel]. 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.”
“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.”
“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 [they] represent. If you want book publicity on TV, radio, newspapers and magazines, you want Smith Publicity!”
