Cushcity.com offers the
following marketing/promotion programs for authors. Once your payment is
received, you will receive an immediate e-mail with instructions on your
next step. All payments for marketing programs are nonrefundable
after three (3) business days from the date the order was placed.
AFTER your
payment is made, submit your book's info here:
https://goo.gl/2U83QC
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Triple Play:
Promote your book via social media,
e-mail and Cushcity's web site, all for one low rate of $159.00.
The Triple Play program includes four separate posts on social media via Facebook and Twitter
(reach 83,000+), an e-blast to 200 African-American book clubs, and two
weeks on Cushcity.com's home page linked to wherever you'd like it to
go.
[ONLY $159]
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Social Media Power
Campaign:
Add more followers and fans
to your Facebook pages by utilizing our exciting new Social Media
Power Campaign. We offer the combined sphere
of influence of 83,000+ via social
media to promote your book(s). The Social Media Power Campaign
includes: A one-month campaign with
a total of
10
Facebook and Twitter posts promoting your book on people
pages and fan pages for the National Black Book Festival and Cushcity.com.
Posts can include announcements about your book, your book tour,
promotion of your book trailer, media appearances, etc. Author is
notified via email when each item is posted.
[ONLY $99 for one month]
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Promotion Plus:
Cushcity will prepare a customized
e-blast for you that will go out to 200 African-American book clubs.
Using this same e-blast, you can add on promotions to bookstores,
libraries, media and book reviewers for an additional $49.00 to each
targeted list. PLUS, you can send it to 5,000 African-American
consumers for an additional $79.00. The stipulation is that the e-blast cannot be
edited or revised and, once the initial e-blast is approved, this same
e-blast goes out to each of the groups you select. For example, if
you want to add bookstores and media, the cost will be an additional
$98.00. Base price starts at $79.00. Call 1-800-340-5454 to
set up this program.
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Book Club Bulletin
to 1,100+ Clubs: Cushcity
will customize an e-mail bulletin to 1,100+ African-American book clubs nationwide,
featuring your book and requesting that they consider it for one of their book selections.
Bulletin includes book image, synopsis, author's contact info (phone and e-mail),
link to author's web site and/or Facebook page.
[$250 for one-time distribution OR add $20 for
two distributions]
$270 for two distributions to 1,100+
Clubs
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Book Club Bulletin
to 500+ Clubs: Cushcity
will customize an e-mail bulletin to 500+ African-American book clubs nationwide,
featuring your book and requesting that they consider it for one of their book selections.
Bulletin includes book image, synopsis, author's contact info (phone and e-mail),
link to author's web site and/or Facebook page.
[$150 for one-time distribution OR add $20 for
two distributions]
$170 for two distributions to
500+
Clubs
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Book Club Bulletin
to 200+ Clubs: Cushcity
will customize an e-mail bulletin to 200+ African-American book clubs nationwide,
featuring your book and requesting that they consider it for one of their book selections.
Bulletin includes book image, synopsis, author's contact info (phone and e-mail),
link to author's web site and/or Facebook page.
[$99 for one-time distribution OR add $20 for
a two-time distribution]
$119 for two distributions to
200+
Clubs
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Own Your Personal Book Club List: After several inquiries
from authors, we are now making a mini-list of Book Clubs available for
sale. The list is in Excel format and includes all of the
information we have available for 200 book clubs nationwide. The
list may be purchased by AUTHORS ONLY (no marketers, publicists or
publishers allowed) and is for personal use ONLY, not for resale.
[$179 for 200 book clubs in Excel format]
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Hot New Books:
Home page prominence for two weeks with image of your book and link to
your permanent Cushcity book page, created at no additional cost.
Designed for books released in the last 12 months.
[$49.00 for two
weeks] NEW LOW PRICE!
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Book Feature - National
Black Book Festival News : This monthly e-newsletter is
distributed to over 1,100 African-American book clubs, 10,000 authors and 25,000
consumers via e-mail. Your book feature includes an image of your
book, which is linked to your web site, Amazon.com page, Cushcity.com
page, or wherever you would like the link to go. [$69.00 per book per
issue]
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Featured Video of the
Week on National Black Book Festival Web site : Provide a one- to five-minute
video that will be featured on the NBBF web site's home page for one
week. Video must be uploaded to YouTube. Book trailers,
interviews, performances, etc. are permitted. Cushcity.com
provides book trailer video production services, if desired. Video must be
tasteful and contain no nudity or excessive profanity. This
advertising may be scheduled to occur at any time author desires, as
long as the space is available.
[$59.00 per video for one week]
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E-Blasts to African-American
Internet Users: Cushcity has developed a customer database of
African-American Internet users to whom you can promote your latest
book. We'll design your e-blast and send it according to your preferred
schedule. E-blast includes book image, synopsis, link to author's
site, social media sites, and links to online stores carrying the book.
[E-Blast to 15,000: $99.00 per e-blast]
[E-Blast to 25,000: $149.00 per e-blast] [E-Blast to 35,000: $169.00 per e-blast][E-Blast to 60,000: $199.00 per e-blast]
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Book Feature - Cushcity E-Newsletter:
This e-newsletter is
distributed via e-mail to Cushcity's entire customer base of 60,000. Your book feature will be
included in one edition of the newsletter and will include an
image of your book, which is linked to your web site, Amazon.com,
Cushcity.com book page, or wherever you would like the link to
go. [$129.00 per book per edition]
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Library Update:
Cushcity.com has developed a database of approximately 200 libraries
that purchase books and other materials from African-American authors
and producers. The database includes all HBCU libraries as well as
public library systems in urban areas that have ordered African-American
titles from Cushcity. Update includes book cover, synopsis and
contact information for acquiring books (from Cushcity, publisher or
author). [$150.00 for a one-time distribution]
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Media Announcement:
You and your recent book can be presented to 400+ African-American media
representatives via Cushcity's new media announcement program. Radio,
print and T.V. media personnel, as well as book reviewers, are included on our recently verified
e-mail list to African-American media. The standard Media
Announcement includes: ** An image of your book cover and a synopsis ** A photo of you and a brief bio ** Contact information (e-mail address and phone number) for media
interviews ** Links to online locations where the book can be purchased
Click here for a sample Media Announcement
[$150.00 for a
one-time distribution]
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Book Reviewers Bulletin:
Cushcity.com has developed a database of 200+ book reviewers, both
online and offline, who will receive our Book Reviewers Bulletin. Our
recently verified list includes not only African-American book
reviewers, but reviewers throughout the book industry from major
newspapers, magazines and on-line book sites. The standard Book
Reviewers Bulletin includes: ** An image of your book cover and a synopsis ** Contact information (e-mail address and phone number) to request a
copy of your book for review ** Links to online locations where the book can be purchased
Click here for a sample Book Reviewers Bulletin
[$150.00 for a one-time
distribution]
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Featured Items: Home page
features for a period of one month. Choose from top/front and
center space to any space on the home page. Advertise your featured item for two
consecutive months and receive FREE feature in one edition of e-mail newsletter.
[$300.00 for one
month]
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Bookstore Advisory:
Cushcity will distribute, via e-mail, a weekly circular
including a maximum of five books that over 150 African American
bookstores and distributors should consider for their stock of books.
Includes book cover, synopsis and contact information for acquiring
books (from distributor, publisher or author)
Click here to view a sample Bookstore Advisory
[$79.00 for a one-time
distribution]
AFTER your
payment is made, submit your book's info here:
https://goo.gl/2U83QC
We are here to service your
specific needs and can design a promotional program to fit your budget.
Premium advertising space is generally sold out at least a month in advance,
so call or e-mail today to discuss your advertising needs and reserve your
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Cushcity.com offers the following video production and marketing
services:
- Business/Commercial Video Production:
Production of videos to advertise your business, event, theatre
production or musical project which range from 60 seconds to 3
minutes. Includes standard videos with a montage of images and
voice narration, as well as role play videos with two voice actors
portraying a scene. When completed, your video can automatically
be included on the Cushcity.com YouTube channel.
[Prices range from $150 to $600, depending on
production complexity]
View samples of business/commercial videos here
- Inclusion on the Cushcity.com
YouTube channel: Do you have a 1- to 5-minute video for
which you'd like to receive more eyeballs -- in other words, more
views? Then we'll include your video on the Cushcity.com
YouTube channel for six months for a one-time fee of only
$39.00. Cushcity has established a channel that is
heavily promoted on its home page and in company e-blasts. The
video will be included within one of the appropriate playlists so
it can be easily located.
[NOTE: Cushcity.com
has the right to refuse any video that it deems inappropriate.]
Access Cushcity.com YouTube channel here
[$39.00 one-time fee
to be on Cushcity.com YouTube Channel]
Cushcity.com offers the following author
video services and premium marketing
packages:
- Publicist Services:
Cushcity.com now offers publicist services through one of its
co-founders, Gwen Richardson. Gwen has a B.S. degree in marketing
from Georgetown University and 20+ years of experience with marketing
and promotion. Publicist services include:
** Serving as client's representative for media contact
** Creating digital press kits for media distribution
** Writing/distributing press releases to appropriate media outlets
** Writing and editing web content
** Media preparation for professional clients
** Contacting media reps to arrange interviews or pitch feature story
ideas
** Book club marketing to arrange book discussions (via conference call
or in person) and increase book sales
** Book tour management for established and self-published authors
** Social media marketing
** Manuscript ghostwriting, editing and proofreading
Publicist Services are available on a customized basis and
catered to the individual client. Call toll-free at 1-800-340-5454
for additional information.
- Book Trailer Video Production:
Production of book trailer videos which range from 45 seconds to 3
minutes. Includes standard videos with a montage of images and
voice narration, as well as role play videos with two voice actors
portraying a scene. When completed, your book trailer can
automatically be included on the Cushcity.com YouTube channel.
[Prices range from $169 to $699, depending on
production complexity]
View samples of book trailer videos here
View description and pricing of all book trailer video programs here
- Inclusion on the Cushcity.com
YouTube channel: Do you have a 45-second to 5-minute
book trailer for
which you'd like to receive more eyeballs -- in other words, more
views? Then we'll include your trailer on the Cushcity.com
YouTube channel for six months for a one-time fee of only
$39.00. Cushcity has established a channel that is
heavily promoted on its home page and in company e-blasts. The
video will be included within one of the appropriate playlists so
it can be easily located.
[NOTE: Cushcity.com
has the right to refuse any video that it deems inappropriate.]
Access Cushcity.com YouTube channel here
[$39.00 one-time fee
to be on Cushcity.com YouTube Channel]
- Press Release Writing and
Distribution: Cushcity will write a professional,
300-word press release announcing your latest book or project and
distribute it to the African-American media. Author will also
receive the press release in PDF form to be used on author's web site or
in public relations efforts. [$149.00 for
writing 300-word press release, $249 for writing and
distribution; $199 for writing 500-word press release, $299 for writing
and distribution]
Toll-free
marketing/author services line: 1-800-340-5454
Gwen Richardson Email:
grichardson@cushcity.com
Web Site Manager, Cushcity.com, Inc.
Premium Author Marketing Packages
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Pick 4 for $500.00
Program. Select four of any of our programs that are $200
or less and pay a total of only $500, a savings of about 40% off our
standard prices. [$500.00]
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On Your Team BASIC
Package. Includes four of our premium programs: Book
Club Bulletin to 1,000+ clubs (3 distributions), E-Blast to 60,000,
Social Media Book Boost, Creation of Video
Book Trailer, and Media Announcement.
[$950.00]
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On Your Team PREMIUM
Package. Includes all of the programs in the On Your Team
Basic Package, PLUS Power Campaign for two months OR Radio interviews
(2). [$1,499.00]
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On Your Team DELUXE
Package. Includes all of our standard marketing programs:
Social Media Campaign w/Sponsored Ads, Book Club Bulletin x 2 (to 1,000+), Hot New
Books section for 4 weeks, Creation of Video Book Trailer, Radio
Spotlight, E-Blast (to 60,000+), Library Update, Media Announcement,
Book Reviewers Bulletin, Bookstore Advisory [$1,999.00]
Cushcity.com's Market Success and Track
Record
As a successful author, you know that writing and
publishing your book was just the beginning. Marketing your book and getting it in
front of the right audience can be extremely challenging--and costly. Cushcity.com,
the world's largest selection of African-American products online, is here to help. Cushcity.com is
one of the mostly highly trafficked
African-American e-commerce site in cyberspace. We reach a worldwide audience of
African-American consumers and receive nearly 1 million hits per month. In addition, Cushcity.com:
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Sponsors the annual National
Black Book Festival in Houston, which will celebrate its 11th
anniversary in 2018.
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Was featured in Black Issues Book Review in its listing of "The Power
Behind Black Books."
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Has been featured in Essence, Ebony,
Black Enterprise and Upscale magazines, as well as in the business
section of The New York Times. Cushcity.com was also featured in a national
radio and print ad campaign by the U.S. Postal Service for its success as a growing
e-commerce enterprise.
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Reaches an affluent African-American audience online
that is 65% female, 66% college educated and with an average household income of $50,000+,
AND best of all:
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Cushcity.com has a variety of promotional programs
that fit almost any budget. Our ad rates start at ONLY $49, depending upon the
program you select.
Here are testimonials from satisfied
authors:
"Having written four books, and done extensive internet
marketing for all of my titles, Ms. Richardson and the Cushcity
family provides REAL top notch Internet marketing and I am a
witness that they deliver what they promise. Thank you Cushcity."
--Jihad, Author of Street Life, Baby Girl, Riding Rhythm
and MVP
"It is both wonderful and effective to
use Cushcity.com to advertise!! On February 22 of this year my book
Dark Things was ranked number 915,012 on Amazon. BUT
after my wife and I advertised our book with you, it rose up to the
ranking of 141,160!! That's AWESOME! Thanks for your
true professionalism and all you do."
--David Humphreys, Author of Dark Things
"As a new author, you can spend hundreds
of dollars in travel, hotel and food doing book tours. You may
sell out of books, but you've still spent more in expenses than you
took in. You were better off taking out a $500 marketing
program with Cushcity.com for a month. . .I have learned that I generated more
sales and got the word out on my book better by ad placing versus
traveling all over town."
--Joylynn Jossel (a/k/a E.N. Joy), Author of
One Sunday At a Time and More Than I Can Bear
For more information about
Cushcity.com and its co-founders, visit the following web links:
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