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March 19, 2010
Seeking Press Coverage for Your Complicated Topic? Send a Fact Sheet
You have a newsworthy topic, but it’s a little more complicated than the annual Firefighter’s Charity Picnic or the introduction of a new line of widgets. When a one page press release just won’t be enough to do your story justice, but you’re worried you’ll turn reporters off from an overly complex story, include a fact sheet. (Read more…)
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February 25, 2010
6 Common Mistakes PR Pros Make
Public relations is a fast paced world not for the faint of heart. Before you start email blasting press releases and spinning molehills into mountains, consult this list of the 6 most common PR mistakes: (Read more…)
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February 18, 2010
What’s the Right Press Release Length?
Usually, when we talk about creating the perfect press release, we focus on crafting catchy headlines and avoiding silly grammar errors. But these aren’t the only elements required for a successful press release. And you might even argue that they aren’t the most important. So, what is? (Read more…)
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February 15, 2010
Top Tips for Proofreading Your Press Release
When you’re sending out a press release, you want to make sure it isn’t riddled with typos or grammar errors as mistakes undermine your credibility and make you look like an amateur. Admittedly, proofreading is one of my least favorite activities, but I have a few tips and tricks that make the process a little bit easier. (Read more…)
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February 9, 2010
Reputation Management: Dominating the Search Results for Your Company Name
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 cycle. (Read more…)
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February 3, 2010
The 4 Characteristics of an Effective PR Campaign
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…)
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February 2, 2010
The Dos and Don’ts of Press Release Writing
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.” (Read more…)
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January 25, 2010
7 Tips for a Better Pitch
Successful PR people know that pitching is a science. If you want reporters to give you the time of day, you have to know the best tactics for grabbing their attention and selling them on your story. (Read more…)
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December 17, 2009
A Year-End Public Relations Checklist
The end of the year is a good time for those in the public relations industry to take stock of their successes and failures over the previous 12 months. The following checklist is designed to help PR folks tout their successes, assess their weaknesses, and develop effective strategies for the forthcoming year. (Read more…)
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December 11, 2009
Top 7 Media Relations Mistakes
In your dream world, media relations would probably consist of getting in touch with a news reporter or a blogger, telling them your story, and getting all the coverage you want from them. Unfortunately, the reality is much different. (Read more…)










