A great TV story about your business’s latest charity effort runs on the 10 p.m. news. The local business journal publishes a feature on your growth strategy. The trade publication your partners read runs an item on your latest product.…
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Involve your PR firm at the start of marketing planning
When businesses put together important marketing initiatives, it’s surprising how many times publicity and public relations are treated as an afterthought. In an overwhelming number of instances, organizations invest enormous energy and time into involving their advertising agencies at the…
Beyond the elevator speech: Five questions you need to answer for your business
We’ve all heard the importance of having an “elevator speech” that tells your audience what you do and how important your product or service is to them. We at Wellons Communications agree with the idea of a short, punchy message.…
Bring your story to life with visuals
People often think of public relations and journalism in terms of the written word. Mention “public relations” and people immediately think of “press releases.” Say “journalism” and people connect it with “stories.” Both perceptions are only the tip of the…
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…