Public relations changes minds in the process of delivering what business, non-profit and association managers need more than almost anything else ? the kind of key stakeholder behavior change that leads directly to achieving their managerial objectives.It happens when the right kind of public relations alters individual perception, thus doing... Read More
Media relations is a great profession.On good days, I earn my living speaking to and learning from knowledgeable experts who ask for help in raising the profile of their cause through the media. In the past few years, I've worked with billionaire philanthropists, a Pulitzer Prize-winning scientist and a world... Read More
Have you ever noticed how the same people's names always seem to appear in magazines and newspapers articles which quote them as a source of info and advice on their own particular subject, whether it is web functionality and design, cosmetic surgery or investment banking?They don't just get there by... Read More
Sure, as a manager, you have a talented member of the PR team assigned to your department, division or subsidiary, or housed at your agency, and s/he is darn good at placing product and service plugs on radio and in the newspaper. Which may be all you want. And that's... Read More
If you're seeking to promote yourself or your new business on a limited budget, you probably cannot afford the benefit of hiring a public relations agency to work on your behalf - at least not in the beginning.You've probably spent considerable money to get to the point of your grand... Read More
Just like a financial planning client fears not having enough money for retirement, reporters fear getting their facts wrong in print.Inaccuracy isn't tolerated in newspapers or magazines. Look at the outcry after Mitch Albom, bestselling author of Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven, mis-stated the... Read More
Just think about it.If I come to believe that you really didn't dump those chemicals in the river, I'll probably stop picketing your business.Or, if I now believe you actually care about me as an employee, I may stay with the company.And if I become convinced that you provide quality... Read More
If you leave a star player sitting on the bench, you could be the loser.Look at it this way. Because you push hard to reach your sales and marketing objectives, you need the help of your top external audiences.If you agree, what are you doing to insure their support? At... Read More
News releases are not the best way to get major media coverage, but they can be used to increase the frequency with which your company name appears in the press.Press releases will get you coverage in set features like business notes, and new personnel columns. They also provide a good... Read More
Do you dream of being on Oprah Winfrey's television show? Lots of people do. An appearance on Oprah is considered by many to be the pinnacle of success. Authors dream of having bestselling books as a result of an Oprah appearance. Even David Letterman staged a long-running bit on his... Read More
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©2004 Jeffrey DobkinSixty dollars doesn't go a long way in... Read More
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