Alyson Stanfield

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After nearly five years of writing the Art Marketing Action newsletter, I finally (!) applied for an ISSN from the Library of Congress (LOC). This number is different from the ISBNs on my e-books. It’s strictly reserved for serial publications and registers your newsletter with the LOC. I urge artists who are putting out meaty […]

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PR Expert Speaks to Artists

Quick Reminder The Publicity Hound (Joan Stewart) will give a free preview presentation as part of the smARTist Telesummit tomorrow night. Here’s the skinny . . . =========================== Date: Thursday- January 11, 2007 Time: 7 – 7:45 pm EST FREE–all you have to do is register This event has passed. =========================== The smARTist Telesummit is

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Creative Toolkit for the Traveler

In preparation for my week-long trip to Atlanta and South Carolina next week, I finally read Cynthia Morris’s Creative Toolkit for the Traveler. It’s a short e-book loaded with plenty of ideas for capturing your travel experiences before they’re gone forever. Written and visual activities are included and I can’t wait to try them out.

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Know Thy Letter Recipient

I was sent an email today offering me an opportunity to become an affiliate to sell an artist marketing course. There were so many things wrong with this letter I can’t begin to point them out, but I’ll try: 1) It wasn’t personalized. No “Dear Alyson” or any indication that he knew anything about me

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An Artist’s Resolutions

I don’t usually make resolutions, but I believe there are some on on this list that could be turned into goals. What say you?   RESOLVE to update my mailing list on a regular basis. RESOLVE to use my mailing list on a regular basis. RESOLVE to organize my mailing list on a computer database.

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Stay On Track with Your Goals

One of my marketing gurus is Robert Middleton, who writes for those of us who have service businesses (non-artists). His InfoGuru Manual has been extremely helpful to me. This week he shares secrets to staying on track with your goals, including: Make a Public Promise Write It Down Put It on the Calendar Get Support

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Thank you!

I received the very nicest holiday greetings from artists and Art Marketing Action subscribers all over. The personal notes were heartwarming and mean a great deal. AND, it was very cool to see everyone’s artwork on their cards. Keep up the great work!

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Make Your Goals Real

After you have made SMART goals (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and timely), take a few more steps to help make them a reality: 1) Write them down. Write them clearly and with detail. Write them so you envision and believe in them2) Tell someone of your intentions. If you don’t have a coach to work

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