By Tonie Auer
DFW Chapter President/National Blog Chairwoman

While just about everyone is biting their nails and waiting to see what shenanigans Wall Street and the Fed may get into, one of the side effects is the rising interest in business news.

For most of us B2B writers and editors, this isn't that significant. But, it could be. One thing you might want to consider is positioning yourself -as the editor of your trade pub - as an expert in various fields. Perhaps shoot an email or make a phone call to the local newspaper or TV station or even the local office of CNN or Wall Street Journal. Let them know that you're available for commentary on mergers, construction, supply chain, whatever it is that your magazine specializes in. For one, it increases your importance at your company. Not only are you providing your skills and talents as an editor, but now you're marketing your publication, too. Additionally, you are elevating your status within your organization.

Make yourself invaluable. I know time is precious and this is one more thing on the to-do list. But, it really won't take up that much time. Sit at the computer and do a web search for the contacts while you eat a sandwich for lunch. If you do this for a week, by Friday, I'm confident that you will have marketed yourself to at least five to 10 different organizations.

Do it for yourself and do it for your publication.

Labels: Career/Employment, State of the Industry, Tonie Auer