10 Attention-Grabbing Tips For Writing Press Release Headlines You’ve written a great press release. The angle is fresh, the news is compelling and the brand’s key messages flow seamlessly throughout. You give this masterpiece one last read before shooting it off to your client or boss, and it hits you: The headline sucks. It’s boring, …
How to Get a Reporter’s Attention The Right Way Every brand reaches a fork in the road when it’s time to level up. You’ve grown. Attracted investors. Converted leads into regular customers. But you still need to get people talking. Public relations (PR) is the way. PR is how companies, organizations and solopreneurs boost their …
11 Mistakes PR Pros Make and How to Avoid Them You open your laptop one morning and settle in with a freshly-brewed mug of coffee to start work for the day. It’s going to be an exciting one! Why? You sent out a slew of pitches the day prior and you’re certain you will get …
Why PR is Important for Brands PR is about credibility. It’s how brands communicate authentically with the stakeholders who impact their bottom lines, whether those audiences are customers, investors, journalists, employees or partners, among others. This is important in proving your value staying power as a brand, in a culture and society that moves and …
PR and Pyschology Introduction There are a lot of ways to explain public relations, and here is one: PR influences human behavior. That being said, psychology and public relations are related. How? Great PR can change public perceptions, influence decision-making, create or restore trust, and more. Agencies, startups and corporations that understand this are more …
What is Public Relations? The Ultimate PR Guide Introduction So you have a great product or service that customers love, a killer staff and you’re ready to raise funding, scale your business and make an impact in the world. It’s time to ramp up promoting your brand. But how? What’s the next step? How can …
AMA: Top 3 PR Questions We Get From Clients Public Relations can be daunting for any company that’s just getting its feet wet. There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to understanding the various elements of a successful PR campaign, especially on how each tactic plays into the overall positive positioning of your company …
What to do When Your Client Goes Radio Silent Imagine this: It’s the week before your client’s biggest announcement of the year. They’re launching a brand-new product that they’re sure will take the market by storm, and they’re dreaming of having it covered in all the places that matter: Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider. Your …
Often-Overlooked Mistakes Every Publicist Should Avoid Some things simply can’t be learned from a book — like PR. Whether you’re working at an agency or a large corporation, building a sustainable career as a publicist requires two things: the ability to produce high-quality work, and an aptitude for navigating the ins and outs of industry …
How Social Media and PR Can Uplift Each Other Social media and PR can amplify one another, but only when done correctly. Sharing media placements on your client’s social media platforms, for example, showcases the company’s expertise through the lens of a credible third-party. So rather than your client talking about how …
