In this episode, I’m talking to Dawn LaFontaine. She started her business, Cat in the Box, about 3 years ago after finding a need for fun, safe and stylish cardboard box playhouses for cats. We start by talking about her inspiration for this product and the science behind why cats love cardboard boxes – which is fascinating!

Then we dive into another area of Dawn’s expertise: getting free press coverage for her pet business. She uses Help a Reporter Out to pitch her expertise as a cat lover and business owner. With this strategy, Dawn has received a ton of coverage in outlets including the Boston Globe, Pop Sugar and Readers Digest.

We talk about the many benefits of press coverage including sales and backlinks to your website. Dawn generously shares all of her tips for successfully landing these types of press features for your own pet business.

Have you even received exciting press coverage for your pet business? Come tell us about it in the Wear Wag Repeat labs Facebook group! This week I set up a thread for everyone to share their favorite press features. Come join the conversation by searching Facebook for Wear Wag Repeat Labs.

Helping Pet Business Owners With Free Publicity

Dawn LaFontaine is the founder of Cat in the Box, which makes whimsical cardboard box playhouses for cats who think inside the box. She’s a lifelong animal lover who enjoys connecting with people who are as crazy about their pets as she is.

Topics Discussed in this Episode:

• How Dawn got the idea for Cat in the Box
• The science behind why cats love cardboard boxes
• The advantages and disadvantages of free press
• The importance of your domain authority
• How the HARO service works
• Getting the most out of HARO

Press Resources Mentioned:

• Help a Reporter Out (HARO)

Where to find Dawn:

• Website: www.thecatisinthebox.com
• Instagram: @the.cat.is.in.the.box
• Facebook: @thecatisinthebox
• Pinterest: @thecatisinthebox
• Youtube: thecatisinthebox.com

 

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