Press the "Release" Button!

RobBrady · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:17 pm Post subject: Press the "Release" Button!

PocketGPSWorld.com is in search of headlines. Big, bold, attention grabbing ones!

Help us spread the word about our Speed Camera Warnings. The more users we have, the more camera spotters we have! We're giving away £100 in Halfords vouchers to all ideas that are picked up and published offline!

It's no secret that editors welcome information provided by companies (press releases). They have a lot of space to fill and only a limited time to fill it. Of course that's all very well, but what if you don't have a story of any interest to them?

We’re sometimes approached by journalists asking for information about PocketGPSWorld.com. We often get asked if there are any interesting angles that they can use about our site. As we're all usually working at full throttle, we're probably not the best ones to ask - we tend not to see the wood for the trees!

We're currently collating the results of PocketGPSWorld.com polls for possible future articles, but we're also looking for some budding volunteer journalists to help us out with some fresh ideas.

So how do we press an editor's button? We need short catchy headlines. This is often the most important part of the press release. You have to catch attention with it and make readers (and editors of course) want to read the whole story. For instance, are you reading this article because you were curious what the headline "Press the 'Release' Button!", meant? OK, maybe not Smile

Obviously we need decent content to follow the headline, but even if it's Pulitzer prize winning copy, it's not going to get read unless the headline grabs you.

Over to you folks - what is the most interesting aspect of PocketGPSWorld.com? We're not necessarily looking for completed articles or even fully formed headlines, just some ideas. And remember, if that idea is used, you will receive a £100 Halfords voucher. Good luck! Your deadline is 31st August 2008. (Pleased to report extended until further notice - Rob)

Press 'post reply' now below to enter...
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The winners will be the first to post an idea about the PocketGPSWorld.com website or service before 1st September 2008 (extended until further notice ) that is published offline. If PocketGPSWorld.com is not involved in the process of the press release, proof of publishing must be given to claim a voucher. PocketGPSWorld.com cannot accept responsibility for any technical failure or for any event which causes the competition to be delayed or disrupted. In the event of an error which affects the competition PocketGPSWorld.com reserve the right to administer the competition as they feel appropriate. This may include cancellation. No cash alternative or alternative prize is available. The prize may not be transferred to any other person. We reserve the right to amend these rules or cancel the competition at any time. The judge's decision is final. Your competition entry implies acceptance of these rules. Failure to comply with the rules may result in disqualification.

The promoter of the competition is: PocketGPSWorld.com Ltd. competition @ pocketgpsworld.com
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missing_user · Joined: Aug 30, 2008 Posts: -7

In Pembrokeshire this has been appearing!
I'm submitting new camera locations on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path Very Happy

Skippy · Posted: Thu Jul 17, 2008 11:16 pm Post subject:

missing_user · Joined: Aug 30, 2008 Posts: -7

Not to be taken seriously but just taking Rob's advice:-
Press the "Release" Button

I hope the images are the correct size or I'm in trouble! Sad

mostdom · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:30 am Post subject:

I don't think I'd be the one to write a killer artical but here's some headlines to stir the brain cells.

Speed cameras & getting away with it!

Getting to grips with gatsos!

Warning gatso ahead!
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ultimate · Lifetime Member Joined: Oct 24, 2005 Posts: 134

"Psst, we know where all the cameras are.....do you?"

" A little known way to avoid 3 points on your licence....camera warnings on your satnav from Pocket GPS World"

"Worry free driving with the Pocket GPS World camera database"

" The secret to keeping your license clean...Jo bloggs looks at the latest offering from PGPS World"

" What every driver ought to know"

PaulB2005 · Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2008 4:36 pm Post subject:

Based on an old joke....

GJF · Frequent Visitor Joined: Feb 08, 2007 Posts: 894

Hopefully not a criticism just an observation.

I feel that the recent new car stickers have too much 'blurb' in a small space - far too much to read.

Maybe smaller 'stickers' that stick anywhere such as lamposts along a busy street, as well as also easier to read on a car, might work better with short and sweet statements such as -

DON'T GET CAUGHT SPEEDING VISIT -
www.pocketgpsworld.com

As well as could be smaller and in black n white so cheaper, more stickers for your money and easier to catch attention.

Will try and think of something new.
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mattstachurski · Lifetime Member Joined: Feb 02, 2005 Posts: 82

Heres a headline for you, Matt only just got lifetime membership after trying to find fault with the superbly accurate database for nearly 4 years! people need to hear how up to date and accurate the database is in order to take the plunge, now there is not a single download option for them.

MaFt · Posted: Sat Jul 19, 2008 10:19 am Post subject:

nivek22 · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 10:05 am Post subject:

Warning, Safety Camera Ahead

Members of PocketGPSWorld.com benefit from advanced notifications of speed, sorry safety cameras, on their Satellite Navigation devices. They're able to check their speed and be more alert before driving through accident black spots.

People from all walks of life have come together at PocketGPSWorld.com and as well as discussing everything to do with Sat Navs, they've built up a database of safety Cameras around the UK and are now expanding to other countries etcetera etcetera etcetera ....

pello · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject:

WARNING
Government sponsored PICKPOCKETS operate in this area
Insure against this modern social threat by joining the vigilanties with the most up-to-date database of these motorist-robbing criminals at; http://www.pocketgpsworld.com

Peter
Navman N40i with Smartnav + IGO8
Mitac Mio 168 with Various

BigPerk · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:26 pm Post subject:

"LIGHTS! CAMERAS! COURT ACTION!!"

Driving carefully saves lives, knowing where cameras are saves money, licences and possibly livelihoods. A long motorway journey has cost at least one driver his licence as he clocked up more than 12 points in that single trip! .....
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nivek22 · Posted: Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:52 pm Post subject:

Warning, Safety Camera Ahead

This is the alert that thousands of PocketGPSWorld.com members hear whenever they're approaching an accident black spot ...

gardenshed · Frequent Visitor Joined: Jul 05, 2007 Posts: 466

re read it Embarassed

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