In years prior to the massive use social media, it was rare that one needed to explain how PR and marketing differed. However, while today’s world can sometimes make the lines blur a bit, there are still distinct differences between the two. Read More
Choose a PR firm to help increase brand awareness for your business.
When it comes to promoting your company, it is important to choose a PR firm to help grow your business. Read More
Spring is in the air, and it’s a great time to take stock of what’s working and what isn’t in your business. Does your website need a refresh? Are you planning any events or trade shows? Read More
If you are tired of your business puttering along the same as it has for months on end, and want a way to boost it into the limelight, then now is the time to learn how a PR professional can catapult your business. Read More
Getting your company noticed is no easy feat. There are so many tools in the toolbox: Public relations. Advertising. Digital marketing. Webinars. Conferences and events. The list goes on.
The common denominator: It’s all about getting the message out about what you have to offer and why someone needs it. Read More
Tying into national news is a great way to get PR for your business. Reporters are always looking to get local reaction to national trends and reports on job numbers, the economy, gas prices, etc. Read More
PR is an essential tool for many businesses. If you’re launching a new product, just raised a large sum of money for your startup business, or recently won a prestigious industry award, PR can be used to get the word out. Read More
Centuries ago King Solomon stated, “A good name is better than riches…” That statement was true then and no less true today. The difference is that now, maintaining that good reputation is paramount because years ago the news was more contained due to a lack of media and communication. Read More
There are some companies out there who believe that PR is little more than free advertising. However, these companies are wrong, as PR is neither advertising nor free. In fact, it can involve a great deal of work and time, and if done correctly, will involve a monetary investment as well. Read More
If you are looking for ways to improve your company’s visibility and thus increase revenue, there are many approaches you may take, but one of the best actions is to work with a public relations firm. Read More
Once you’ve made the commitment to blog, the next hurdle is “What do I blog about?” Here are 5 tips for finding or creating interesting blog topics.
1. Follow your industry e-newsletters
See what they’re writing about and pick a topic to research, expand and opine upon. If you can give your take on a particular topic, you start developing your “voice.” And once you share it, you will find that others may respond, adding their thoughts to the discussion.
2. Research topics you’re interested …
A funny thing happened on the way to a conversation with my daughter. She is only 15, but loves cars. Every time we pass a Ford Mustang, she says, “That’s my car.” Never mind that she doesn’t have her learner’s permit yet or that there’s no way she’s getting a Mustang as her first c…
When it comes to social media marketing one typically has a 3-pronged purpose: connection, content, and commerce. You may find yourself focused on only one of these elements or any combination of them, but the reality is that companies use social media marketing to build business. However, social media marketing is an investment of time and resources, so it is important to make the best use of the time spent getting the job done.
Making it easier and yet effective to do social media marketing…
Public relations is a great way to increase credibility and name recognition for your company. But many businesses think it’s only for large companies. Not true. While public relations professionals certainly have the expertise to catapult your brand to success, there are many free resources available to get you started.
Lead generation – whether you use social media, press releases, work with a PR firm, conduct marketing campaigns, or opt for a combination of all of these – is important. After all, you have to be successful in your lead generation tactics to attract new clients and improve revenue. But how can these elements of inbound marketing create more awareness of your company and what you have to offer? Consider these stats collected by 
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Today’s media outlet options are constantly changing, and as a business owner, you may often find yourself wondering what venues and platforms are best. Perhaps you have been told that everything is going social, or maybe you have held true to traditional media. Regardless of your approach, it…
So it was the first week of school last week. I looked upon it with some trepidation, as last year was a bit of a challenge with my 16-year-old son, Zach.
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When many people have a website created it is with the mindset that once it is finished, all you need to do is add the occasional blog post or picture and that is it. However, this is not the case. For a website to be truly functional, then it is necessary to frequently update it – but those…
If you want your business to grow, then you need to look for ways to promote your product or services. If you can promote your business without spending an exorbitant amount of money – even better! One option many companies use is the newsletter.
However, many companies find it challenging to…
Eye-catching stunts always gain attention when it comes to PR, but the question is, will they gain good PR or bad PR?
This year’s Discovery Channel Shark Week started off a little differently than ones before, as Michael Phelps was set to race a great white shark, one of the most fearsome preda…