Another write-up in the New Milton Advertiser and Lymington Times

A while back, I wrote about my talk on 19 November for the Highcliffe Evening Women's Institute. A report about this meeting appeared in the New Milton Advertiser and Lymington Times issue dated 3 January.

Public Speaking Tip #279: Reports about presentations may sometimes take a while to appear in publications, either because their editors are catching up on a backlog or waiting until they have a number that they can publish together on the same page. Don't give up hope of seeing your name in print just yet!

Featured on the wonderfully-named Local Women's Activities page, part of this report reads:

"The Power of Humour in Everyday Life was the subject of a talk given by Nick Thomas at the November meeting. He writes scripts for the radio as well as teaching public speaking...and writing speeches for those that need them".

Now, my talk was not a sales pitch - the above activities were all mentioned as part of my anecdotes and observations or in response to questions - but as well as getting laughter, applause, payment and refreshments, I have received the added bonus of free advertising in the write-up about my talk in a local newspaper which sold around 22,000 copies that week!

Public Speaking Tip #280: By mentioning your subject matter, a report about your presentation in a newspaper or magazine or on a website can also sometimes become a free advetisement for you - and not just as a speaker!