Search engines have become a heavily used tool by consumers gearing up for a purchase. In fact, a study by Enquiro found that customers turn to search engines often for guidance during the buying process. Notice the percentage of customers who turn to search engines during various stages of the buying cyc… Read more

Press Conferences – The Reality

If television and the movies are to be believed, press conferences are the backbone of the public relations industry.  Every time a character in a movie does something important, he or she is often seen standing in front of microphones from the likes of the BBC and CNN … Read more

Whether you’re trying to interest a customer in your products/services or you’re trying to grab the attention of a reporter, having a strong elevator pitch is the key to your success. Like its name implies, an elevator pitch is a strong, concise pitch that you can deliver in the time it takes t… Read more

What makes some PR campaigns successful while others are flops? While there are a lot of variables in every PR campaign, I’ve come to realize that the most successful campaigns share 4 things in common.… Read more

When you send out a press release, you’re competing with hundreds, maybe even thousands, of other press releases. How can you cut through all this clutter to separate yourself from the pack? Well, like the old saying goes, “Content is king.”

Check out these press release writing dos a… Read more

Let’s be honest: PR Fuel isn’t the only PR blog out there. And while I like to think we do a good job of providing useful information here, the truth is there are some other truly great PR blogs. So, if you want a well-rounded education, I highly recommend following these blogs.… Read more

Blogs. Twitter profiles. Facebook fan pages. These are just a few of the sources of our growing social media obsession. Every day, more and more businesses are jumping on the social media bandwagon with high hopes of engaging consumers and getting more sales.

And while I’m certainly a proponent of … Read more

What’s the difference between getting your press release covered by national news and getting it tossed in the circular file? What about the difference between attracting 100 reporters to your press conference and attracting zero? It isn’t newsworthiness (though that matters) or timel… Read more

I always love reading what other PR experts are saying, and I think it’s important to get outside opinions and to learn from others. With that in mind, I present you with 25 tips from 25 PR experts. Enjoy.

1. Joan Stewart – The Publicity Hound: Create your own holiday. Whether it’s a day, w… Read more

What Is Media Monitoring?

Media monitoring is the practice of tracking and analyzing content across various media platforms – from TV and newspapers to social media and websites. Using specialized tools, it provides real-time insights on brand reputation, market trends, and public sentiment… Read more