Tell Us A Story Local
Are you a local business ?
Want to be featured in the AP News or other local and national media outlets?
We invite you to “Tell Us a Story, Local.”
At AskForRed.com, we believe the best businesses aren’t built on ads, they’re built on stories.
As a local real estate agent living and working right here, I’m surrounded by neighbors and friends whose businesses define our neighborhoods. This series is my way of shining a light on the people behind the businesses that make them strong. Through our “Tell Us a Story Local” sessions, in collaboration with Belmont City Press LLC, we sit down (virtually) with local business owners to capture what they do, who they serve, and why it matters, then turn that into content they can actually use. We also issue a press release about your appearance, with the potential for pickup by local and national media outlets. And yes, it’s all done at no charge to you.
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We are looking for local businesses to feature on our "Tell Us a Story Local" podcast. If you want content, visibility, and a simple way to tell your story... let’s get you scheduled.
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What To Expect!
1. Understand the Goal
The goal is to create a 30-minute “commercial-style” conversation about your business, then turn it into short, social media–ready clips you can actually use in your marketing. Email Red
2. Connect & Prepare
You’ll schedule time with Red for a prep session where we craft your 30-second elevator pitch and map out the exact questions for your recording so you feel confident and clear. Email Red
3. Record Your Session
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We record your “Tell Us a Story” conversation based on the prep work. This can be done in one sitting or split into two sessions—whatever works best for you. (all in takes about 90 minutes). Email Red
4. We Create the Content
6. Leverage a Press Release
Sit back while we handle editing and production. We typically generate 15–20 short-form social media ready clips for you to use across your platforms. Email Red
5. Plan Your Content
6. Leverage a Press Release
6. Leverage a Press Release
With your new content library, you’ll be able to plan and schedule consistent, on-brand posts without scrambling for what to say or create next. Email Red
6. Leverage a Press Release
6. Leverage a Press Release
6. Leverage a Press Release
We feature you alongside other local businesses in a press release tied to your appearance, with potential pickup from outlets like the Associated Press (AP News), WPRI, and other NBC/CBS affiliates—and we show you how to use that exposure in your marketing. Email Red
Local Business Spotlight | AP News Feature- B*Real
Local Business Spotlight | AP News Feature- B*Real
Local Business Spotlight | AP News Feature- B*Real
Check out one of the local businesses we featured on our “Tell Us a Story” podcast, and see how, in collaboration with Belmont City Press, their story was picked up by the Associated Press, giving them visibility far beyond their local market.
Local Business Spotlight | AP News Feature- Lili's
Local Business Spotlight | AP News Feature- B*Real
Local Business Spotlight | AP News Feature- B*Real
Check out ANOTHER one of the local businesses we featured on our “Tell Us a Story” podcast, and see how, in collaboration with Belmont City Press, their story was picked up by the Associated Press, giving them visibility far beyond their local market.
Local Business Spotlight | WPRI News Feature
Local Business Spotlight | AP News Feature- B*Real
Local Business Spotlight | WPRI News Feature
Check out one of the local businesses we featured on our “Tell Us a Story” podcast, and see how, in collaboration with Belmont City Press, their story was picked up by WPRI-TV, giving them strong regional visibility.
Your Content, Done for You
Your Content, Done for You
Local Business Spotlight | WPRI News Feature
Watch a sample clip created from a “Tell Us a Story” session. This is the kind of ready-to-use content you’ll receive—professionally edited and built for social media.
Why We Do This
Your Content, Done for You
Why We Do This
This is about more than marketing—it’s about community. As a local real estate agent, I live and work alongside neighbors and friends whose businesses shape our neighborhoods. When local businesses grow, our communities grow. A rising tide lifts all boats, and this is one way I can help support the people and places that make our neighborhoods stronger.