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Susan Payton
Expert Guru
Susan Payton is the Managing Partner of Egg Marketing & Public Relations. She assists businesses with creative corporate communications, including press releases, marketing and web copy, and research.
Susan holds two bachelor degrees in English and French, as well as an MBA, all from the University of Central Arkansas. She has lived in France and Belgium, and enjoys world travel.
Susan is a born entrepreneur. She has started businesses selling shoes on eBay, designing gift baskets, and now is happily running Egg Marketing.
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Interview
What books have most influenced your life? The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair Gone With the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell Deborah Tannen's work on communication
Who are your favorite music artists? Imogen Heap, Esthero, Cold Play
What are your favorite websites and why? google.com: it serves so many purposes in my life. eggmarketingpr.com: it's my company's website!
Where else can people find you on the web? www.eggmarketingpr.com www.associatedcontent.com http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1602750149/?tag=eggmarpubrel-20
What are your professional highlights? Earned MBA Worked as Communications Director for investor relations firm Founded Egg Marketing & Public Relations
What advice do you have for the journey of life? enjoy it!
What are you most passionate about in life? I am passionate about running my business, being able to make decisions that affect operations, and being responsible for the destiny of my company.
What ticks you off? Bad employers.
Any thoughts or ideas on living a greener life? Be aware of what you consume. Ask yourself if it's necessary.
What would people be surprised to know about you? People would be surprised that my husband is a rapper, and I'm his biggest fan.
Philosophy
Don't focus on the destination; enjoy the journey. Otherwise you'll miss a lot of opportunities.
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Channel Experience
Marketing/Promotion B2B/Business Small Biz/Home Biz Internet/Web Home/Garden Careers/Jobs
Career Experience
PR Writer Web Writer Copywriter Editor
Project Experience
Articles Press Releases Newsletters Keyword Research Book
Industry Experience
Manufacturing
6 Tips from Susan Payton
Do Unto Others...
Customer service is top priority for your business' growth. Make your customers' happiness your number one priority. Send birthday cards, holiday gifts, frequent emails to check in. You'll be rewarded with multiplying sales!
Become an Expert!
Publish articles online in your field to secure your expertise. People who read your articles will visit your site, and because they feel comfortable with you, they'll buy!
Hit the Digital Airwaves
Podcasts are hot right now. Consider making a podcast about your industry that will establish you as a professional in your field. Listeners will want to know more about your company and visit your site, resulting in sales!
Meet the Press
If your company has newsworthy events coming up, tell the world in a press release! This is a cost-effective form of advertising that could turn into a feature article in a magazine, or mention on a major news website.
Map Out Your Event
A successful event takes months of careful planning, and enough staff to execute the plan. Start by listing every activity that needs to be completed (big and small), when each should be completed, and who should take care of it. Lay out your plan on a calendar that all staff have access to, and frequently check the status of assigned tasks.
A Business' Best Friend
Most CEOs aren't great writers. Hiring a professional copywriter can be a smart investment in your company's future. A copywriter can handle all corporate communication projects, from sales letters to company profiles and press releases. Look at candidates' past writing experience and education as an indicator of whether she can do the job in a corporate setting.
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