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Wizard World Comic Con to Host Party for Fans, Celebrities

Posted on by Brian Lee

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 22, 2015

Contact:
Jerry Milani, Wizard World, 646-512-5022, pr@wizardworld.com
Brian Lee, Revelation PR, 608-622-7767

Wizard World Comic Con to Host Party for Fans, Celebrities

(MADISON, Wis.)—Fans, celebrities and members of the media will intersect for an evening during “Kick Off the Con,” three parties taking placing concurrently at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Brink Lounge, Brass Ring and High Noon Saloon in advance of Wizard World Comic Con Madison, Wizard World, Inc. (OTCBB: WIZD) announced today.

Tickets are $10 each and provide admission to all three Kick Off the Con events located at 701 E. Washington Ave. Attendees can enjoy Wizard World Comic Con-related screenings and celebrity discussions at the High Noon Saloon, a costume contest at the Brink Lounge and Comic Con trivia at the Brass Ring.

“Kick Off the Con is our unique way of providing fans and media a sneak peek at what they will be enjoying at Wizard World Comic Con Madison,” Wizard World CEO John Macaluso said. “Anyone coming to the show should attend this event for the ultimate weekend experience.”

Lou Ferrigno (“The Incredible Hulk”) and Jason David Frank (“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers”) are among several celebrities expected to attend Kick Off the Con.

Wizard World Comic Con Madison takes place Feb. 6-8 at the Alliant Energy Center. The events bring together thousands of fans of all ages to celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, graphic novels, cosplay, comics, television, sci-fi, toys, video gaming, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more.

William Shatner (“Star Trek”), Brett Dalton (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), Emily Kinney (“The Walking Dead”), WWE® Divas The Bella Twins™, Josh McDermitt (“The Walking Dead”) and Kristin Bauer (“True Blood”) headline the roster of celebrity guests scheduled to attend the pop culture extravaganza. For more on the 2015 Wizard World Comic Con Madison, visit http://wizd.me/MadisonPR.

About Wizard World
Wizard World (OTCBB: WIZD) produces Comic Cons and pop culture conventions across North America that celebrate the best in pop-fi, pop culture, movies, television, cosplay, comics, graphic novels, toys, video gaming, sci-fi, gaming, original art, collectibles, contests and more. A first-class lineup of topical programming takes place at each event, with celebrity Q&A’s, the Wizard World Film Festival, comics-themed sessions, costume contests, movie screenings, evening parties and more. Wizard World also produces socialcon featuring social media stars and will be launching ConTV, a digital media channel in partnership with leading independent content distributor Cinedigm™ (NASDAQ: CIDM).

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PR and SEO’s relationship

Posted on by Taylor Kennedy

On face value, SEO and public relations don’t seem like they can integrate, but I can think of a clear example.

One aspect of PR includes media relations. You work hard to pitch a story, and your efforts pay off when it gets placement, let’s say in a major publication like the Wall Street Journal. Even better, the author includes a link to your company or client’s website (in the online version of the story).

The inbound link is valuable because it means a third party is lending its credibility to your site, an important part of the formula that search engines use to rank websites.

This tactic is something that most SEO-only consultants can’t offer. Think of it as a value-add for working with a PR practitioner.