06 Sep The Difference Between PR and Advertising
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When it comes to PR and advertising, it’s easy to think the two are interchangeable. I’ve heard business leaders say: “I don’t need PR activity. I already having an advertising campaign.” Or they refer to getting “good publicity” when they’ve actually paid for advertising space....
09 Jan The Four Major PR & Comms Trends for 2019
PR trends are like the oil that keeps your car lubricated. A regular check of current trends will keep your public relations strategy running smoothly and limit the chances of it breaking down on the side of the virtual road. As we leave 2018 behind,...
08 Nov What Does a PR Pro Do?
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When people discover I work as a PR pro, they often respond with, ‘oh, you’ve got a great job. You write press releases all day and go for long, boozy lunches, right?’ Wrong. While I do write news releases and meet the occasional client, my...
15 Mar 7 Reasons Why Your Press Releases Are Getting Binned
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You’ve spent years developing a new product for your business. You’ve scrounged together a decent marketing budget and have prepared a press release to celebrate your launch. You eagerly submit your story and wait. The next morning, you check your emails and…nothing. Press releases are a...
01 Dec Taking the Myth out of PR
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PR is one of those industries people don’t really ‘get’. Some people think it’s all glitzy parties and hobnobbing with celebrities, (if only), while others think it’s about spinning the truth and controlling the media. Many myths abound about PR and they’re perpetuated by a...
19 Jan Start-up? Why You Need to Invest in PR AND Content Marketing
You’ve created, developed and tested an incredible product or service. You’ve registered your company, got your business plan nailed and you know your elevator pitch inside out. Now all you need is customers. But what’s your strategy for letting them know you exist? Luckily, you...
15 Nov 12 Bingeworthy PR Podcasts
Let’s explore PR podcasts. In the fast-moving world of PR, staying on top of industry news, trends, and best practice is critical. But this is easier said than done. Between media pitching, interview scheduling, press release writing, and media coverage analysis, there’s little time for...
25 Oct 14 of the UK’s Best Business Podcasts
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Let’s talk about the best business podcasts. The business landscape is constantly changing. To remain relevant, competitive, and effective, you need to stay ahead of the curve. Convenient, accessible, and easy-to-consume, business podcasts are a great way to expand your knowledge, sharpen your business skills...
09 Aug Should You use AI to Write a Press Release?
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If you’ve tuned into the cacophony of hype surrounding ChatGPT since its release in November 2022, you’d be forgiven for thinking that AI is going to replace all of us sooner than later. But far from posing a threat to PR experts, AI should be seen...
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