Need Advice - I'm in a Magazine Article

[PrairieGarden]

Midwest Living Magazine contacted me last fall to do a feature on garden journaling this spring. I sent them a sample, was interviewed…I was excited but told myself it will be a paragraph and likely with many people. Wonderful but not something to go ga ga over.

Well, they just sent me a proof of the March/April article and it’s two beautiful pages and all me.

So…how do I make the most of this moment? Let’s face it, we don’t get many of them.

I should:

Blog
Facebook
Pinterest
And?

It took a lot for me to write this as I feel goofy tooting my own horn. So...I need your ideas!

Thanks,
Liane

[cushncovers]

Hi Liane,

Congratulations! Just being in the magazine is something you can add to your profile page on any of the social networks you mentioned. Just add a link to the article. I don't have experience with this so not sure what else to do. No reason you couldn't add it to your Etsy profile page......find out...is that against the rules?

It's ok to sound off about something good that is happening in your life! HURRAH!!! It's better than being a downer like some posts we read ....although, I can relate to many of them and don't discourage anyone who needs to vent. That is what I love about Etsy.....the community and support we all need now and then. Even if for PRAISE in a job well done like you Liane. Don't blush!

[Former_Member]

Congratulations!!
I'm sorry but I don't have any experience with this either. All I can think of is using an "as featured in..." image wherever you can. In all of your social media, on Etsy if possible, at any markets you do, etc. Perhaps even a lovely little note to go out with any sales alerting your customers an item like theirs was featured in the magazine (while the magazine is in circulation that is, so they can keep an eye out for it if they like). Some customers would quite like this - proof that they have good taste!
If they are approachable I would ask the magazine how you can cross promote as well. Eg. They may be able to send you an image from the magazine (with their copy, layout & font, etc) for you to use for this "as featured in" purpose. I have often seen people at markets with this kind of sign that looked like it was a layout from the magazine. Presumably the mag has their own social media you can link to as well?
I don't have any idea how this works so this might be naive of me - but thought I'd just send you some thoughts of where I would start.
And yes as Cathy has said - totally ok to blow your own horn!! It's a fantastic affirmation of your art, and a wonderful opportunity to get your work out there! Well done and good luck!!x

[PrairieGarden]

Thank you!
They will be sending me a .pdf of the article so I think I could crop the cover photo and put it on my listings.

[Former_Member]

Congratulations! That i a big deal and you SHOULD brag about it!

I agree with adding it as many places as possible. If you have an email list I would include it. Maybe you can also do a special promotion in your shop. Like some sort of sale to celebrate the feature? I would also, have a pic of the cover added to any items that are featured in the magazine. An "as seen in" type of thing. And definitely add that as a permanent feature button on the side bar of your blog (that you were featured in the magazine by including an button size image of the cover.

congrats again!

[Former_Member]

Congratulations! I was featured in a few magazines in my previous brick and mortar wedding invitation studio... and I know that I did not make the most of it. Absolutely talk about, feature it on your facebook, tweet it... show it to your friends and family post about it on your teams, if any of your teams have blogs ask if they will simultaneously feature you with a link to the story (if the publication also has it online). Drop off copies of the publication at any boutiques or shops you would like to feature your products.

Good LUCK!!! And Enjoy!!! Be Proud - this did not land on your lap for no reason or lack of work... you have made an impact so be proud!

[PrairieGarden]

Thanks so much Jessica and Jessica (how weird is that).

Great ideas and I had not thought them. So helpful :-)

[Former_Member]

How exciting!!! I just wanted to second the post about adding it to your Etsy shop profile and to your info & announcement section! My Pinwheels were featured in an article for REAL SIMPLE magazine online (toot toot) and I posted the link in my announcement section as: "MY ETSY HIGHLIGHTS/FEATURES" I know not everyone reads it, but some do and it may help your shop even more :) and REAL SIMPLE just asked me again for more items for a summer wedding story they will be doing :) SO EXCITED. Just like the previous members have said, this doesn't happen all the time and it doesn't just drop in your lap for no reason - so TALK about it all you want. Its a very BIG deal in your life and I think you should shout it out :) Congratulations. I'm proud of you :)

Hugs
missy

[PrairieGarden]

Hey Missy, thanks so much! I will work on all of those ideas. It's exciting but also overwhelming, so much I want to do :-)

Such exciting news about real simple!! Do you have a Facebook page so I (we) can like you and watch for the posting?

Take care,
Liane

[PrairieGarden]

The magazine article is out! :-)
swing by my blog to see the feature

http://prairiegarden-liane.blogspot.com/

[aboundingtreasures]

Congratulations!! I'm off to read your blog :)

[PrairieGarden]

thank you Dallas!

[poosac]

Congratulations Liane!!!

I've just taken a look at your blog link. The feature looks beautiful in the magazine! So perfect for Spring.

Well done you! :)

Best wishes,

Kim