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Promote Like Beyonce: 4 Ways to Build Buzz

February 4, 2014 By Désirée Young 3 Comments

When it comes to marketing, the music industry has a formula that’s been used for years to market its icons. The formula is: Put out a single on the radio first, then blanket the market with promotion, and finally schedule a big release party. This is how it’s always been done. That is, until pop-star […]

Filed Under: Business Growth, Marketing, PR

How to Cheaply Add PR to Your Marketing Mix

May 2, 2012 By Désirée Young 1 Comment

How to Cheaply Add PR to Your Marketing Mix: A New Twist on An Old Standard Press releases have been around since sliced bread, if not before. But, they just might be a dying breed. Why? If you’ve been keeping up on the news, then you know the newspapers are in trouble. They’re losing readers, […]

Filed Under: General, Marketing, PR Tagged With: media, news release, pr, press release, public relations, visibility online

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Our organization works with Désirée to deliver training because she makes it easy to implement and I know our members will be satisfied and get quality content. Every event in which she speaks results in a packed house, her reputation draws a crowd and our organization is the better for it! Adele LondonGood Work Network

I’ve been lucky to sit in on several of Desiree’s Marketing training classes but I never imagined how insightful it would be to have a one-on-one training with her. After completing an assessment before our session she was very prepared to discuss Phat Pheet’s personal needs and challenges. Desiree gave me an overwhelming amount of great informatio… Erica DoucetPhat Pheet

Désirée has been an invaluable resource for my business. She has worked with me on improving my brand and marketing strategies. I would recommend Désirée to any small business that is looking for someone who is an expert in this field and would like to get out-of- the-box results. Désirée genuinely cares about her clients and the quality of h… Sandra OlmedoBilingual Resources Group

Désirée is one of the most conscientious, communicative and fair professionals I’ve worked with. She knows what she says she knows, and knows how to swiftly find, thoughtfully build and deftly manage a team of experts who provide the skills she doesn’t know. Now, if only I could clone her 10 times over! Eileen ParzekOwner/Creative DirectorBusiness Design Studio

I was scheduled for a phone consult for Marketing Counseling at VentureWalk with Desiree. I am normally a person who prefers face-to-face appointments and was somewhat skeptical. I thought I wouldn’t get the full effect of a face to face encounter. However, it was totally the opposite. I was very pleased with my telephone appointment. I was quite… Suzanne VarnadoVarnado’s Design

Desiree has worked with me to develop the goals and objectives for my company’s premier annual event and to regain a solid footing for the conference parent company after Hurricane Katrina. In both circumstances I found Desiree to be insightful, knowledgeable and very professional. I highly recommend her for any company seeking a business develop… Eric CagerCutting Edge Music Business Conference

VentureWalk has made the difference for me and my company. I was finally able to communicate a very complex idea, make it easier to understand and help others to appreciate why it matters and why it’s a viable business. Most importantly, working with Désirée has helped me to run and market my business better. I would recommend this service to a… Elizabeth ShephardLifeCity

Your input on the TechAssistLA Review Committees has been a valuable part of creating a next step ‘action plan’ for the small businesses and non-profits in our grant program. Because of your work, we’ve been able to provide direct assistance to 60 businesses by helping them utilize technology to expand their markets and become more efficient. Tha… William Norris III, PMPTechAssistLA, Louisiana Technology Council

Désirée of VentureWalk is a master at helping you master your message. At the end of the day, I know my business better than anyone else but that also means I didn’t always communicate things effectively because I assumed everyone got it. She was very helpful in getting me to refine my pitch and making sure I communicate the important points … Benardett Gno-FinnSénica

Of the total evaluation forms collected, everyone rated your program and your speaking either excellent or good. We got comments including, “As a business owner myself, this workshop was very useful; using live examples was a plus.” I can’t thank you enough for agreeing to speak to our group. I’m sure we will return to New Orleans in a few … Ruth LudemanDirectorAEAP