Category Archives: Sales

BlackBerry’s Black Eye

Research in Motion, Inc. (RIM), BlackBerry’s parent company, has had a bad week. And if you listen to … Read More

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PR BS: What your PR firm says and what it really means

It is one of life’s great ironies: the public relations industry doesn’t exactly have a sterling reputation. Most … Read More

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When times are tough, PR is crucial

We were sad to learn that two public relations firms closed recently in Indianapolis. We work with many … Read More

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PR drives revenue

If you think that public relations is just for brand building, you’re wrong.  PR also can be an … Read More

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How to measure the success of PR

When we first started in the public relations business, we measured our success by the number of clips … Read More

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Trolling for Testimonials

The rapid growth of peer review sites proves that we trust reviews of products or services by users … Read More

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When Times Are Tough, Keep Communicating

During a recession or economic downturn, many organizations look for ways to trim expenses until revenues pick up … Read More

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10 ways to merchandise your media coverage

You’ve invested in a public relations program.  Your company has been featured in some positive articles, has received … Read More

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Want to sell your business? Call 1-800-PR.

Executives pondering an exit strategy for their company, such as an IPO, an acquisition or venture capital funding, … Read More

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Words that should be banned

From the time we’re kids, we’re taught that there are certain words you just can’t say.  Those of … Read More

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