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Had a great time as a guest PR expert on MediaLeaders Google+ Hangout today!

What a blast today participating as part of a panel of PR pros on MediaLeaders Google+ Hangout! Check out the video here: https://medialeaders.com/public-relations-tips-brands/ Everyone gave PR tips for small businesses–mine was about how to leverage social media, which many small businesses still are a) either not using at all or b) […]

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Featured today in MediaLeaders!

See my tip for small businesses featured here in today’s top story on MediaLeaders: https://medialeaders.com/public-relations-tips-brands/ And plan now to attend the Google Hangout featuring me and all the contributors next Tues., Sept. 10: https://plus.google.com/events/cbhcfnun79cd0s90cch5khhknt0 at 9 am PDT/noon EDT.

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“Effective PR is essentially inception…”

Excellent Forbes piece here on PR dos and don’ts-although it says it’s geared to start-ups in the title, the advice could apply across the board to established companies, as well. https://www.forbes.com/sites/sethporges/2013/05/17/the-10-pr-disasters-all-start-ups-need-to-avoid/ Although the article is chock-full of great tips, this may be my favorite line: “Effective PR is essentially inception:

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Happy anniversary to me!

This spring, I’m celebrating the 14th anniversary of my business, Garrett Public Relations. As I celebrate another year of being self-employed, I look back on the years since I launched my business. Yes, the business climate has changed and PR is constantly changing, but I still get so excited whenever

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Spring is here—is it time to “freshen up” your ideas about PR?

Ah, the flowers are coming up, the weather is getting warmer and all thoughts turn to spring! With spring comes spring cleaning. Maybe it’s time to freshen up your PR initiatives, as well. What are some fresh ideas you can bring to your public relations planning? Here are some thoughts:

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Working From Home a Problem? Start Your Own Business

When I saw the recent comments from Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo, about employees working from home, I must admit I was at a loss: https://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/business&id=9006273 This is a hot button issue for me. For years early on in my career, I struggled in my attempts to get my employers to

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Of Small Businesses and Social Media…

It’s no secret that many are overwhelmed by social media. I recently saw a tip advising small businesses who’ve avoided social media to date to choose an outlet that fits their type of business/target market to focus on. Great advice, as it seems many small businesses (and larger ones,

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From a Reporter’s Perspective—What Are You Doing Wrong When It Comes to PR?

I came across a recent Inc. article in which reporter Minda Zetlin talks about what you might be doing wrong if you can’t get the media’s attention: Can’t Get Good PR? 4 Things You’re Doing Wrong, https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/cant-get-good-press-heres-what-youre-doing-wrong.html This piece resonated with me because a) this is what I help clients

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See Michelle’s tip featured in this blog post on procrastination

Want to stop procrastinating? See my tip in this blog post (#23): Stop Procrastination: Slay This Business Beast Now https://spirited-solutions.com/stop-procrastination-slay-this-business-beast-now/ 23. Just Get Started! My top tip to whip procrastination? Just get started. Whether it’s writing something or starting a new project, if you just force yourself to start

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Everyone Could Use PR

In my work as a PR specialist, I often notice things perhaps others don’t. For example, walking through a mall on my way to meet someone for a lunch appointment, I noticed a sign about an upcoming event that would appeal to parents in the area. I thought, “Hmmm, why

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