Selling a media pitch to reporters can be tricky work. Reporters are usually busy and will tell you they “don’t have time,” but if you give them a compelling story tied up in a tight little bow, perhaps they might reconsider. Here are a few...
As PR practitioners, we all share a common goal of making sure our stories are newsworthy. While getting news coverage for our clients is extremely important, staying up-to-date on the news is also a vital step of the process. As Edward R. Murrow said, “We...
Keeping a close eye on industry news can be critical to your company’s success. Setting up Google alerts on hot topics can make it easier than ever. Follow these steps to set up your Google alerts. Go to Google.com/alerts Enter the topic or term...
When it comes to social media we all know how important it can be for your business. But how do you make the shift from a “personal posting” mentality to utilizing social media to boost your brand? First, decide as a company if you want...
Drafting a media pitch can be one of the hardest writing assignments you’ll do. Why? Because reporters are a tough crowd to please, and they usually decide if what you wrote is worth their time in five seconds or less. You have limited time and...
Let’s face it — sometimes, it’s hard to generate quality content for your brand’s social media and blogs. Consumers want new, exciting and interesting feeds to scroll through, and won’t settle for anything less. It can be hard to find inspiration for exciting content, but...
Don’t be fooled. Future bosses are stalking your social media. While your LinkedIn profile might be perfect, What about your other social media accounts? Have you gone through your Twitter, Instagram or Facebook to get rid of any risqué photos and posts you might have?...
All right, it’s time to prep for a big interview you are conducting. Rather than asking the same standard (and dare I say boring) questions, here are a few tips for creating interview questions that bypass the mundane and get down to the nitty-gritty. Do Your...
Is Instagram going to be the only social media app we ever need? No more need for SnapChat, Skype or FaceTime? Instagram launched IGTV, and it seems this app does everything those apps do plus your taxes. Okay, the taxes part is a bit of...
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard of IGTV by now. Instagrams new long-form verticle video sharing app. Are you ready to start your brands IGTV channel but unsure where to start? Here is a step by step guide to get your IGTV channel started...
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