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Oops! The Writing Mistakes in Your Last Press Release

August 02 2012

It can be frustrating when a press release you’re particularly excited about goes absolutely nowhere. But even if you’ve gone over the writing several times there are a few mistakes you’ve probably missed and that’s what kept it from getting picked up. Instead of getting mad or frustrated, let’s take a lo… Read more

The Press Release Is Not Dead – A Reflection on Press Releases in the Social Web Times

July 26 2012

There are now several billion media channels for PR freelancers and agencies to use to promote companies, charities and events. With new channels popping up every day, even seasoned professionals can find it bewildering, while for small firms trying to gain exposure can be a time consuming and frustrat… Read more

Writing a Great Subject Line for Your Pitch

July 23 2012

You have an awesome pitch, and now it’s time to send it by email to the reporter of your choosing. And while you probably thought composing the pitch was the hardest part, the truth is that you still have one of the largest challenges ahead — getting the reporter to open your email. How can you guarantee that th… Read more

Marketing 101: Costs vs. Benefits

July 20 2012

In all the different ways you can break down a marketing campaign to its core, one that can greatly divide your customers is deciding whether to focus on the costs of your product or the potential benefits of buying it. People are naturally going to be interested in both of these, but whichever one you choose … Read more

Guide to Reaching Older Audiences on Social Media

July 19 2012

Reaching older folks on social media almost sounds like an oxymoron. After all, Facespace and Twitterbook are all for the whippersnappers, right? The older generations are out in their gardens while they knit sweaters.

Well, that isn’t so, and hasn’t been true in a long time. Many older people have been o… Read more

Persistent or Pushy? Following Up On Your Pitch

July 18 2012

You sent your press release. Now what? Do you sit and wait, hoping the journalist takes notice? Or do you follow up and risk getting on their nerves in order to gain recognition? To help you make that grand decision, I’ve composed the dos and don’ts of following up:

Do … follow up by phone. If you’ve neve… Read more

10 Tips for Email Etiquette When Dealing with Reporters

July 17 2012

Emailing your pitch to a reporter? Make sure you follow these simple rules of etiquette:

  1. Quit with the caps in the subject line. Trying to show excitement in the subject line? Let me assure you that using all caps is not the way to do it. Let’s forget the whole idea that caps are considered yelling in the
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5 Ways You Can Use LinkedIn for PR

July 16 2012

I’ve blogged extensively on how to use social media for PR purposes. And pretty much every single one of these posts has focused on Facebook and its kid brother, Twitter. However, that leaves LinkedIn — a business social media giant — completely out of the equation.

So without further ado, I’… Read more

3 Ways You Might Be Devaluing Your Brand

July 06 2012

Building your brand is about increasing its value in the eyes of the consumer. The more valuable your brand is perceived to be, the more customers will be willing to pay for your products and services, the more loyal they will be to your brand, and the less valuable your competitors’ brands will appear by com… Read more

Why You Shouldn’t Say ‘No Comment’ to the Media

July 03 2012

The media can prove a great outlet for free press for your small business, as you have probably come to realize from reading this blog. A well written, well targeted press release can get you the publicity you require to get eyes to turn your direction and get your products moving. However, when something go… Read more