Social Media PR

November 20, 2009
Best, or at Least Better, Practices for Blogger Relations

With the rise of social media, blogger relations are getting some serious press. That, and the fact that newspapers across the country are closing up their printing presses and publishing primarily online. What does that mean for those of us who conduct media relations for a living? (Read more…)
November 19, 2009
Is the “Social Media Release” Much Ado About Nothing?

There’s no doubt that social media has made a huge impact on the world of PR. For companies looking to use social media to get the word out, there is no shortage of products and services that are billed as tools to gain exposure on blogs and social networks. (Read more…)
November 18, 2009
The Fall of PR and the Rise of Social Media

Al and Laura Ries said it best in The Fall of Advertising and the Rise of PR. They just didn’t take into account the idea that social media would come along and obliterate the practice of traditional public relations as we know it. (Read more…)
November 11, 2009
Demystifying the SEO Press Release From the Traditional Press Release

When those outside the realm of public relations hear the term Search Engine Optimized (SEO) press release, more than head scratching ensues. Clients have often been heard murmuring, “What would I do with a SEO press release and who would I submit it to?” It’s time to demystify how the SEO press release differs from the more traditional approach and the purpose this online marketing tool serves. (Read more…)
November 10, 2009
Applying for a Writing Job

I am in the midst of hiring a writer/blogger to help provide content for PR Fuel. I placed an ad on problogger and have received more than 200 responses. In fact, I’m still working on the short list. I’m finding a lot of qualified writers who each bring something unique to the table. I also witnessed many common mistakes. (Read more…)
October 13, 2009
Free Press Release Distribution Roundup

I get asked all the time if I can I provide a list of free press release distribution companies. Despite being antithetical to my business, which relies on reaching media directly by email and dedicated newswire feeds to newsrooms nationwide, I thought it would be worth venturing into this murky world to give you a comprehensive list of free press release websites. (Read more…)
October 12, 2009
eReleases Featured by Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak

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eReleases’ Mickie Kennedy was the executive producer of the No Agenda podcast on Saturday, October 10, 2009. Click the player above to hear Adam Curry’s and John C. Dvorak’s comments.
October 6, 2009
WTF?? Free Press Release Distribution Head Scratcher

The concept of a free press release distribution service is a real head scratcher to most PR professionals because it removes “reaching the media” from the equation. Free press release websites are recommended by SEO professionals, webmasters and business owners for one reason: to get one-way links and traffic. A note of caution: the one-way links to your site are from a deep-linked page on the free press release website — not the homepage. (Read more…)
May 5, 2009
Can Public Relations Pros Prevent Blogs from “Brand Hijacking”?

The purpose of a personal blog is to provide a forum where its writer can complain, praise, and pontificate. A lone personal blog is one of perhaps millions out there, but like everything else out there on the internet, what’s written on even a personal blog has a sense of permanence. As anyone with a website knows, drawing traffic to a new property is a difficult proposition. Most people who read my personal blog seem to be one-time visitors. (Read more…)
April 28, 2009
The PR Fuel Mailbag: Job Hunting, Media Training, and Public Relations via Facebook

It’s time for another dip into the PR Fuel mailbag. This time around, readers have questions about job interviews with public relations firms; the pros and cons of media training courses; the potential public relations pitfalls of Facebook; and more. (Read more…)