Copyright 2009
Become Known
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Public Relations Results
Carl R. Sams II Photography
(www.carlsams.com) (www.strangerinthewoods.com)
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Helped make the "In the Woods" series, "Stranger in the Woods", "Lost in the Woods", and "First Snow in the Woods" (books), New York Times Bestsellers.
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Placed "Lost in the Woods: The Movie", "Stranger in the Woods: The Movie", and product premiums on PBS stations nationwide, leading to increased visibility and sales.
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Increased website traffic 10-20%.
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See our media placement in The Detroit News (PDF) |
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Submitted products for awards. winning "Mom's Choice Awards", "Parent's Choice Foundation", "Editor's Choice: Video Librarian", and many others.
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Created social media strategy with the objective of increasing Web traffic and sales.
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Built, optimized and maintained YouTube channel. |
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Set up "In the Woods" blog to increase sales, media reviews and search engine rank. |
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Created online press kit that led to increased press placements. |
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Updated and revised websites to increase conversion rates and sales. |
LandChoices (www.landchoices.org) (www.downloadtheordinance.org)
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Kirt founded this organization that focuses on public relations to get the word out about land preservation.
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Become Known helped LandChoices win the national Nonprofit Tagline Award Competition.
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Set up YouTube channel. |
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Developed Twitter page to attract new business and drive traffic to LandChoices' website |
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Created LandChoices fan page on Facebook to build community. |
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Created online press kit to increase media placements. |
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Created LandVoices.org, a national land conservation blog, to increase donations, media coverage, and search enging ranking. |
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Updated and revised websites to increase conversion rates and sales. |
Media Placements
Crain's Detroit Business
The Detroit News
Detroit Free Press
HOUR Detroit
Country magazine (over 1M subscribers)
(including a full page cover)
Oakland Lakefront
Mothering Magazine
Michigan-Out-of-Doors
Land Development Today
Traverse Magazine
The Oakland Press
Vail Daily
Oakland Business Review
Ann Arbor News
REALTOR magazine
New York State Conservationist Magazine
Toy Fair Times
Video Librarian
Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine
SmartMoney magazine
Chicago Wilderness Magazine
Cottage Life magazine
Houston Family magazine
Georgia Family magazine
Traverse City Record Eagle
Land Trust Alliance Exchange magazine
MetroParent magazines
ForeWord Magazine
Independent Publisher magazine
Westchester Parent magazine (NY)
Connecticut Wildlife magazine
Observer & Exccentric Newspapers
Green Bay Press Gazette
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
TDmonthly Magazine (toy magazine for toy, hobby, game, gift industry)
Public Radio
WWJ News Radio 950 (Detroit)
Public Television
TV 7 & 4 News (Traverse City)
RFD-TV (reaching more than 40 million households)
Traverse Magazine blog (MyNorth.com)
Katya's Non-Profit Marketing Blog
LisaReviews.com Blog
Thrive Connect Online Radio
Many, many more
Services and Pricing
Learn about our services and pricing
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"Kirt can help you reach more people more effectively. Become Known gives 100% and Kirt is always in your corner doing his best to get you media coverage."
Colleen Murphy
Owner
Murphy & Associates
Landscape Design
and Planning
Birmingham, MI
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"Kirt is on top of my every need. His high energy and enthusiasm are unmatched. I wouldn't plan another event without him."
Kimberli A. Bindschatel
Editor/Publisher
Whisper in the Woods
Nature Journal
Traverse City, MI |
"The Gaylord Herald Times put me on the front page of the Arts section. Thanks for the great work!"
Roger Smith
Owner
Roger's Wildlife Art
Leslie, MI
"We are grateful that Kirt (Manecke) is getting the word out to people who will make the difference in how we live and assume stewardship of our land."
Eve Noonan
Owner/Developer
Tryon Farm
Michigan City, IN
"I hate to think where this organization would be without you. You are a magnet for money and a public relations and marketing dynamo!"
Steve Qua
Chairman
HeadWaters Land Conservancy
Cleveland, OH
"You got way more articles than my publisher! You helped me get 6 or 7 articles about my book 'Lake Superior Secrets'."
Bruce Montagne
Owner/Author
Bruce Montagne Photography
Milford, MI
"Thank you so much for your help with my speech. What a difference your speech coaching made to both my presentation and my confidence!...Your coaching made all the difference!"
Colleen Kilpatrick
Owner
Colleen and Company
Milford, MI
"Thank you for your help with the press release. The Milford Times placed it in last week's edition!"
Rhett Reader
Owner
Milford Counseling
Milford, MI
"Thank you for your excellent media coaching. Kudos to you as we were recently notified we will be featured in a national magazine. Your ideas work!"
Meggan Hill
Author
Nico & Lola
Barrington, IL
www.nicoandlola.com
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