One study found that as many as 90% of the stories you read every day in the newspaper came about because someone sent a press release. Why aren't some of those stories about you?When people see you in the media, you become familiar, even famous! And it gives you credibility.... Read More
Even after a nice piece in a national publication, or a stint on a popular talk show, do you still have a feeling that your public relations dollar could be better spent?As a business, non-profit or association manager, do questions like that linger in your mind?Because if they do, you... 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
Quite a bit, actually. Public relations helps business, non- profit and association managers achieve their managerial objectives with results like these. New proposals for strategic alliances and joint ventures; rebounds in showroom visits; customers making repeat purchases; stronger relationships with educational, labor, financial and healthcare interests; enhanced activist group relations;... Read More
When times are tough, it's no time to ignore those external audiences whose behaviors matter so much to your organization.In your own best interest, are you seeing to their care and feeding? I mean, if a certain group of outsiders behaves in ways that really help or hinder your operations,... Read More
Although media relations is not all there is to PR, it is a darned good, low cost way to spread the word. So here are a few media contacts to help you out.Tom Weber is the editor of The Wall Street Journal's Pursuits section. It covers entertainment, food, fashion, and... Read More
Sure. What else do you call a human discipline whose very nature is firmly rooted in the principle that people act on their own perception of the facts. Then goes on to create, change or reinforce that opinion by reaching, persuading and moving-to-desired-action the very people whose behaviors affect the... Read More
?makes the rules, of course.But when the gold takes the form of top-notch public relations, she AND he get to make rules like these:Our PR concentrates on delivering what we really need.Our PR does something positive about the behaviors of those outside audiences that MOST affect our organization.Our PR persuades... Read More
Yes, and that pressure often comes from a CEO who knows what a public relations investment SHOULD produce.And do public relations folks fear such pressure? Not those who've got the answers!For example, "we're spending your public relations investment in the most effective way - insuring that our most important external... Read More
In this great country of ours, there are basically three ways to get yourself tons of media coverage.You can be a celebrity. Try becoming a TV, movie or sports star. That's a good start.You can become notorious. Getting arrested, or enmeshed in a juicy scandal, will do nicely.But I recommend... Read More
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