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5 reasons your startup is failing at PR - http://venturebeat.com

Posted by CateCosta under Public Relations
From http://venturebeat.com 3930 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on August 5, 2013 4:20 am

Wondering why your startup is being ignored by the press? It may be a for a good reason.
In an effort to help you get the most out of your communication efforts, I’ve outlined five common PR mistakes that startups often make. Keep this list of don’ts in mind, and make sure your company avoids them Read More

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Can Entrepreneurs Make Good Managers?

Posted by bigmoneyweb under Public Relations
From http://www.drjeffcornwall.com 3935 days ago
Made Hot by: zioncampo on July 29, 2013 8:18 am

There is a commonly held stereotype that entrepreneurs do not make good managers.

This stereotype assumes that the skills and personal traits that make someone a good entrepreneur will in some way prevent them from becoming a good manager. And it assumes that all entrepreneurs are good at start Read More

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Communications Firm: Choose the Right One for Your Organization

Posted by dhennessy under Public Relations
From http://experts.allbusiness.com 3940 days ago
Made Hot by: Algernon00ps on July 25, 2013 2:15 am

Many business owners find themselves in the position of having to hire a communications firm, but have no idea how to choose the right one. Here are five tips from Gini Dietrich. Read More

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Manage an Issue Before It Becomes a Crisis

Posted by dhennessy under Public Relations
From http://experts.allbusiness.com 3944 days ago
Made Hot by: fundpr on July 22, 2013 9:16 am

Many executives and business owners choose to sweep issues under the rug until they become crises. If you manage an issue, however, it won't create job losses or stock drops. PR expert Gini Dietrich on the best way businesses can avoid a "PR crisis" in the first place. Read More

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AP Style Tips for Getting More Publicity

Posted by marshafriedman under Public Relations
From http://emsincorporated.com 3949 days ago
Made Hot by: lyceum on July 16, 2013 2:45 am

If you're reaching out to newspapers, magazines and other print media, you'll gain more credibility and publicity if you use AP style. Read More

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What Paula Deen's Scandal Can Teach You about Branding

Posted by Small Business News under Public Relations
From http://savvy-writer.com 3952 days ago
Made Hot by: NanoTechnologyMedia on July 10, 2013 7:39 am

In case you don’t know, southern chef, Paula Deen, is at the center of a lawsuit that seems to have spun out of control. The stories that are being told about her do not match her branding... Read More

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Gain Masses Of Free Exposure With HARO

Posted by jonrhodesuk2 under Public Relations
From http://www.affiliatehelp.info 3952 days ago
Made Hot by: Monsieur Eraser on July 9, 2013 12:32 am

Using HARO is a great way to get your name out there and become an authority in your niche. It helps you connect with journalists and other media outlets. Best of all it's free! Read More

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Tell Google What Your Site is About

Posted by nickstamoulis under Public Relations
From http://www.brickmarketing.com 3957 days ago
Made Hot by: deanuk on July 5, 2013 2:18 pm

Even though the Google algorithm is extremely complex and the search engine giant continues to make new strides every day to produce results that users are going to be happy with we have to continue to keep one thing in mind- it’s search spiders (robots) that are doing a majority of the work. Read More

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Paula Deen: A Lesson in Crisis Communications

Posted by dhennessy under Public Relations
From http://experts.allbusiness.com 3961 days ago
Made Hot by: xxysystem90 on July 5, 2013 4:02 am

The recent fall of Paula Deen's empire has been a great lesson in crisis communications. Why did things go so wrong and what could she have done differently? PR expert Gini Dietrich weighs in on the celebrity chef's career implosion. Read More

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The Business of Starting a PR Firm

Posted by sophia2 under Public Relations
From http://socialmediatoday.com 3959 days ago
Made Hot by: techmedia on July 3, 2013 8:38 am

I remember when I started Arment Dietrich. I was way too young to be starting a public relations firm. I had no idea how little I knew and how much growing up I had to do. Read More