Starting a new business or introducing a new product always involves risk. A company can never know for sure how popular its brand or its latest product will be. Building a strong customer base via public relations can help you succeed. Enlist the help of the public...
Gini Dietrich’s been part of a lot of PR projects, but she may be best known for the PESO model and Spin Sucks, a blog, podcast and book. Spin Sucks was launched as an experimental agency blog for Arment Dietrich back in 2006, but quickly progressed from agency blog...
Public relations is an essential tool for any business. If you are running a PR agency, then there are things you should consider in order to give the best service possible to your customers. Here are some tips to keep your PR agency running efficiently. Always have a...
To ensure continuing success, your company must acquire and keep clients from key markets and demographic groupings, regardless of where you are in your business. Working with a seasoned public relations firm is a wonderful place to start. Perhaps you're in the midst...
This article is based on the newly published research report If You Thought 2020 Was Challenging; The Future of Professional Development in a Hybrid Working World, available at no charge for a limited time from Barks Communications. If you thought rearranging your...
When starting companies, plenty of business owners start wondering whether they need public relations or marketing, and even wonder what the difference between the two is. With marketing, it’s all about promoting a brand and its products or services to a target...
The global pandemic has had a big impact on every single industry, and the businesses that managed to continue operating likely used PR and marketing strategies. PR professionals have learned plenty of lessons over the past year, including the importance of...
Working in public relations is a challenging, yet satisfying job that requires creativity, focus and good communication skills. Even the most seasoned PR professionals can struggle with keeping their business fresh and innovative, however. Here are eight great ways to...
Being the owner of a small business is filled with many challenges. Making your business stand out from the competition can be difficult and you may not know where to begin. Thankfully, there are some simple things you can do to highlight the unique aspects of your...
As with any important communication, the medium of the message matters. While public statements and interviews are important because of the reach that accompanies them, sometimes in a crisis another medium may be more effective or appropriate. Emails are a powerful...
As many readers of the Amendola blog are probably aware, I lost my mother, who was my inspiration and guiding light, to COVID-19 the night before Thanksgiving last year. It was difficult for my family as well as me, especially because I believe it was unnecessary. She...
To be great at public relations, you need to be skilled in very diverse areas. Critical thinking, storytelling, communicating and connection with people are all important skills to have. Skills like writing and networking come into play too though, so what should you...