Category Archives: Writing

Tell me a story and make it personal

Everyone, including reporters, like a personal story, especially if it teaches a lesson. Framed correctly, these stories can … Read More

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Should your startup hire a PR firm?

Startups often are bootstrapped, and therefore, cash poor. So the idea of hiring a PR firm to help … Read More

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It’s the information, stupid

When talking with a prospective client recently, we were asked to discuss a PR program that failed and … Read More

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How to create a knock-out case study

Customer use-cases are helpful and versatile tools for marketers. They can be used as marketing collateral, as website … Read More

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Let your customers do the talking

In B-to-B public relations, the strongest media coverage often comes from a well-told story by a satisfied customer. The … Read More

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Grads: PR is a top-ranked career

For the third year in a row, public relations has been named one of the top-ranked careers for … Read More

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The media is changing. How you can keep up.

Two reporters lost their notes, we had to ask for three article corrections (including the misspelling of a … Read More

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7 ways to develop valuable marketing content

Creating and sharing valuable content is an effective way to drive sales leads and build customer loyalty. Valuable … Read More

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Welcome to the new staff reporter: you!

Newspapers and trade publications have gone through a sea-change in the last decade. This has ramifications for businesses … Read More

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Is Wikipedia worth the trouble?

In the online world, Wikipedia is a powerhouse, consistently ranking in the top 10 of searched pages online. … Read More

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