Let’s start with an assumption we can all agree upon. You must have a plan to succeed in business. If you don’t know what you want to accomplish, you will never arrive at your destination. It’s no different in public…
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What is a news peg, and how can you use them to get publicity for your business?
When we first sit down with clients, one of the things we consistently hear is “We want to become better known. We need recognition for our product (or service).” Public relations, of course, goes considerably beyond getting recognition in print,…
The importance of pitching stories
When we sit down with clients, one of the first things we hear is some version of “We want media to recognize who we are, what we do and what we offer our customers. What we do is important, and…
Why your business needs a press room, and how to create one
How many times have you gone online to research a prospective client’s organization only to find yourself mired in promotional gobbledygook that fails to clearly state what the organization does? Now, put yourself in the shoes of an enterprising journalist…
Crisis communications: How prepared is your business?
When you hear “crisis communications,” your first reaction might be “It won’t happen to me.” After all, you’re just a business—not the target of something you’d see on the news. And you’re right—mostly. While you probably won’t suffer some kind…
Are you too much in love with social media?
Social media—and its hold on businesses that are seeking to sell to those millions of fans—has dramatically changed how we market to wanna-be clients. Businesses like to call on social media because it is relatively inexpensive, allows rapid formulation of…