In a 24/7 social media world, it might surprise many to learn that traditional media is still alive and succeeding as a tool for getting the word out about your business. Read More
In a 24/7 social media world, it might surprise many to learn that traditional media is still alive and succeeding as a tool for getting the word out about your business. Read More
In our recent post, we talked about the benefit of case studies to your marketing approach. However, there are many ways to use your case studies, so you don’t want to focus on just one. Read More
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. Read More
I recently attended a meeting of the Georgia Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). It featured local broadcast reporters from the top four affiliate stations and focused on how these reporters use social media to source and cover stories. Read More
This past Saturday, I received a holiday card offer in the mail from the American Humane Association. I had ordered holiday cards from them in the past, so they are reminding me that the holidays are coming and inviting me to order again. Read More
If you research Case Studies on the Internet, you will find many different types, from academic proofs of concept to legal case studies. For the purposes of Media Relations, case studies are short (500-word) descriptions of how your product or service is used by a customer. Read More
My last two blogs (Parts 1 and 2) discussed six mistakes businesses make when working with PR professionals. These include the disconnect when the client doesn’t understand what PR is, the confusion when the scope of the work is not laid out, the need for proper training, good communication, and staying in for the long haul, and the importance of a good match. Read More
As a boutique PR practice, we often get calls from start-up companies, entrepreneurs or small businesses saying they want public relations. They engage us, but in some cases, the process does not turn out the way either party expected. Read More
Remember how your grandmother used to bake a cake? She would throw in a pinch of this and a dash of that, with no recipe in sight. It was all instinct and practice. Read More
Every year it seems that retailers begin showing holiday products earlier and earlier. We all complain about seeing Halloween in August or Valentine’s chocolates before all the New Year’s champagne has been finished. Read More
Starbucks is a company that seems to be always reinventing itself.
Their latest announcement was that they’re providing free tuition for employees who want to pursue a college education. The news earned them a good bit of publicity, including Jon Stewart interviewing CEO Howard Schultz on The Daily…
At a recent business meeting, a wealth management business owner said he wanted to attract more qualified investors as clients. He mentioned that he had a unique approach to investing and shared copies of a book he co-authored. When I saw the book, the first thing I thought was what a great PR tool! He could use this to promote his business and establish himself as a thought leader in investing and today’s economy.
But like many business owners, he didn’t know how to promote the book or h…
As you look ahead to 2017, now’s the time to take stock of your website and make it work better for you. After all, it’s always better to work smarter not harder. But, if this is the first time you’ve assessed your website, it may be that you don’t know what is needed to make it stand out. The fol…
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