Hi Everyone! I hope you had a great July 4th! It’s always nice to celebrate our independence! On that note, are you starting a new, independent lifestyle working for yourself? If so, you may want to check out my new article, “How to Build Buzz for Your Services Without Spending a Dime.” You can start […]
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After you send out a press release, pitch a reporter or do an interview, I find it’s always best not to get too excited about a potential media placement until it actually happens. After all, breaking news, editing, lack of space, or numerous other factors out of your control can keep your story from actually […]
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If you’ve been working the media lately, you’ve probably noticed that the world of public relations is changing. Many reporters who’ve been with the same publications for years are losing their jobs, retiring or moving on to other careers due to the recession. It’s a big task to keep track of who is covering what […]
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Are you overwhelmed with social media? I’ve been pretty active with all of the various, social media venues out there, and they can really take up a lot of time and effort. Just this morning, I received about 30 followers on my Twitter account before my first cup of coffee! With this in mind, here […]
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What a crazy week! Just as I got out of bed at 4:00 a.m. ready to work on my upcoming book about PR, I’m deep into crisis management: A blogger posted some nasty comments about my client’s site (for no particular reason). A WSJ reporter cancelled his story featuring my client at the last minute. […]
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It’s early in the morning, and I’m trying to get myself going with some Vitamin C and yogurt. With all of the depressing news about the wars, the economy and the status of many U.S. businesses, it can be easy just to give up and complain. Maybe you already have? Well, I’ve decided to work […]
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