Article: Talking heads: ready to be a radio or TV talk show guest? Here's how to increase your chances of being invited.(management advice)

It's no secret that becoming a sought-after expert in the media can work wonders for promoting your business. But before you consider approaching Oprah, you need to prepare yourself to get booked on a local radio or TV talk show first. Whether you are a business owner or a new author--we'll show you what it takes to pitch a hot idea to the show's producer give a great interview, and get invited back.

Steve Harrison, co-founder of FreePublicity.com, offers the following tips and strategies on how to become the kind of media expert that producers will want to book again and again on their show:

* Sell a show idea instead of a product. "People try to ...

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