This week was an interesting one for PR pros, as we faced challenges due to a number of current events that came together to create a “perfect storm” for those of us who regularly pitch reporters on behalf of our clients. Even last week, I had received feedback from reporters […]
In Honor of Halloween: A “Scary” Week for PR Read More »
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
From a Reporter’s Perspective—What Are You Doing Wrong When It Comes to PR? Read More »
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 knows that media attention is usually a GOOD thing! But, what do you do if you’re lucky enough to get a reporter interested in your story? The truth is that many companies might not know how to handle a media opportunity if they were fortunate enough to land one.
Handling Media Opportunities: Media Training 101 Read More »
Excited to be a guest blogger today on PRWeb: https://www.bloggingprweb.com/everyone-could-use-pr
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I was reflecting recently on what led me down the path to a career in PR. I started writing at an early age, just for fun, poems and journal entries, even short stories. That love of writing led me to a role working on my high school paper, where I
Passionate About PR Read More »
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
Everyone Could Use PR Read More »
Putting the finishing touches on my presentation for the Worthington Chamber’s SOHO group meeting tomorrow: https://worthingtonohcoc.weblinkconnect.com/CWT/External/WCPages/WCEvents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1481 Looking forward to sharing tips about how small businesses can do their own PR. It needn’t be expensive, and there are many initiatives SOHO folks can pursue on their own, if they have the know-how.
Speaking tomorrow at the Worthington Chamber’s SOHO meeting Read More »
Catch my advice here in the article,”Competition: Standing Out From the Crowd in Business“ Stay in Your Lane! My top tip to make your business stand out–stay in your lane! This means don’t try to be all things to all potential clients or customers. If you have a specialty, make
Michelle Garrett quoted in article on Carol Roth’s Business Unplugged site Read More »
Hooray for enterprise software startups, back in the funding spotlight and deservedly so! “Venture capitalists placed $2 billion with IT startups in the first quarter of this year, according to a survey by Dow Jones VentureSource, a 14% increase from the first quarter of 2011. Meanwhile, investors put 76% less investment in consumer
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