A PR product or service launching is a perfect way to build momentum slowly. It handles the first and most important hurdle to overcome in building a brand -- credibility.Step 1: Be a leak-er. The media adores describing events that are "going" to occur. Use it and use it to... Read More
Being invited to appear on radio and television used to be reserved for top company executives and spokespersons. Until quite recently, the chance of being invited to make a media appearance was extremely small, even for the highest echelon. Today, almost anyone in responsible positions could be called on to... Read More
China's media is booming creating opportunities for marketing-savvy businesses. But many companies have little understanding of how to harness the power of the media in the world's most populous country.The following are ten points to consider when embarking on a media relations strategy in the Chinese market and identifying with... Read More
If you leave a star player sitting on the bench, you could be the loser.Look at it this way. Because you push hard to reach your sales and marketing objectives, you need the help of your top external audiences.If you agree, what are you doing to insure their support? At... Read More
And not results you can measure only in terms of magazine circulation, TV audience numbers, or news release pickups.But rather, results that come from a public relations effort that creates the kind of key stakeholder behavior change that leads directly to achieving your managerial objectives.In other words, results that come... Read More
Last month, we told you about "pay for play," a practice in which news organizations charge sources to appear on their programs. In other words, if you ante up enough cash, these "news" programs will air a puff piece about your company or organization.But in most cases, these pay for... Read More
School BusesWhen approaching a school bus: Slow down; If the amber lights are flashing, the bus is about to stop; If the red lights are flashing, the bus is stopped; In many states it is against the law to pass a school bus with flashing red lights and/or an extended... Read More
Public relations is all about credibility and trustworthiness. If you don't practice PR, then you are likely to be incredible.Some of the elements of a PR program include research, media relations, publicity, special events, employee relations, client relationship management, crisis communication, trade shows/conferences, community and government relations, and corporate identity.... Read More
Question: Why should your business issue a press release? Answer: because you have something to say, you want to say it in public and a press release encourages the press to say it for you. And because you want to show your business in a favourable light from the outset... Read More
Keep these few crucial details in mind when writing and submitting your press release to increase your chances of news coverage:1. If you are not the news: become the news. No matter what your release is about, you need to find a way to tie into the news. Make use... Read More
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