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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Don’t miss this chance to hear Fundable’s founders! Don’t miss the AMA lunch next Tues., April 9 at the new Dawson facility. Our speakers will be Fundable’s Wil Schroter and Eric Corl who will talk about how to optimize crowdfunding campaigns and how they can be leveraged to create buzz
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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:
Spring is here—is it time to “freshen up” your ideas about PR? Read More »
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,
Of Small Businesses and Social Media… Read More »
So pleased to be part of the Columbus Chapter of the American Marketing Association! We have a record number of attendees registered for the AMA’s Achievement in Marketing Awards this Fri., Jan. 18 at 5:30 p.m. The keynote speaker is Paul Smith of P&G, author of Lead with a Story,
Excited to be part of AMA’s Achievement in Marketing Awards this Fri., Jan. 18! Read More »
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
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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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