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Public Relations and Marketing – What’s the Difference?

August 20 2010

naked_guy1A man walks up to a woman at a party and says, “I’m great in bed.” That’s marketing.

The man’s friend walks up to the woman at the party and says, “He’s great in bed.” That’s public relations.… Read more

Why You Shouldn’t Answer Reporters’ Questions by Email

August 18 2010

questionsToday, an increasing amount of media relations is handled through email correspondence. Pitches are made by email; emails are used for follow up purposes; and in some cases, email is even used for interviews and giving quotes to reporters.… Read more

7 Tips for Better Business Networking

August 17 2010

sevenNetworking is one of the most effective ways to build your business. The simple truth is people feel more comfortable doing business with people they know. Building relationships with the people who can benefit from your products and services raises the likelihood of them one day becoming your customer… Read more

5 Ways PR Pros Use LinkedIn

August 13 2010

linkedinPublic relations has always been all about “the Rolodex.”  PR old salts have amassed a Rolodex full of important contacts while newbies struggle to do the same. But nowadays, Rolodexes are more than a jealously guarded little box of file cards. They are, due to sites like LinkedIn, public kn… Read more

5 Entertainment Public Relations Specialties

August 12 2010

Movie Icon: Play“According to his publicist, Celebrity X was unavailable for comment about the rumor.” Who are these publicists that seem to have so much say in a celebrity’s life? They’re public relations professionals just like the in-house media relations agent at a large company or the e… Read more

Public Relations & Ethics: Why the Bad Reputation?

August 10 2010

Let Me Tell You A SecretWhile PR pros are known for being able to “spin” even the worst news into good press, they are often reluctant to tackle their own industry’s bad ethical reputation.   This reputation is a dirty little non-secret, and one many public relations professionals prefer not to … Read more

How to Create a Media Kit

August 09 2010

Folder icon ice, isolated on white background“Sure thing, I’d be happy to have a look at your company. Just send over your media kit,” says the interested reporter. Except, uh oh, as a small business owner, you had enough trouble getting your website designed. What’s this “media kit” the reporter is talking a… Read more

10 Easy Ways to Reward Your Employees

August 06 2010

rewardsWhen your employees are happy and feel appreciated, they’re likely to be more productive. When they’re more productive, your company is more profitable. It’s pretty simple really. If you want your company to be successful, it’s important that you make sure your employees ar… Read more

How to Save a Lost Customer

August 05 2010

frown_faceEvery year, companies lose between 10% and 40% of their customers. Most companies just assume those customers are gone and never coming back. After all, if a customer stops doing business with you, they won’t do business with you again, right? WRONG.… Read more

Apologizing: How You Say It Matters

August 03 2010

sorry_work_in_progressThere’s an old saying that goes, “It’s not what you say; it’s how you say it.” And when it comes to corporate apologies, this saying has a lot of truth to it. Sure, you need to make sure your apology has the right words, but even the best-written apology will be a total flop if i… Read more