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 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...
The job market is a competitive place, and when you’re applying for any kind of PR position, you need to make yourself stand out from the crowd. Here are six tips to help you get noticed when you apply for a job in PR: 1. Get qualified A great way to make your...
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...
On April 14, full page ads in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post declared: “We Stand for Democracy.” Signed by 107 CEOs of publicly traded corporations, the statement itself was essentially a generic endorsement of the right for all...
Public relations is all about appealing to your audience. It’s no longer just about writing press releases and making phone calls to important people; it extends into the digital sphere and includes things like content marketing, social media management, and website...
Having a good public relations team can make a world of difference to any business. Many people get confused about the concept of PR and the ways in which it can be beneficial to their company. PR is not advertising or marketing. Rather, it helps shape the attitude of...
With the world thrust into financial chaos during the COVID crisis, new survey research from European independent financial communications agency network Fincom Alliance seeks to better understand how PR and communications practices within the financial sector have...
Corporations have whole departments and large budgets dedicated to public relations, which makes harnessing the power of good PR intimidating when you own a small business. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to craft the right narrative about your products...
Your brand’s public image is essential to making sales, finding new customers and making your company a success. As the name denotes, public relations is rooted in relationships. How you relate to customers, partners and stakeholders is key in a good PR strategy. Here...
Public relations specialists work with many kinds of clients, in a wide variety of fields, and to be able to serve each client well they must be adaptable and often act as a jack of all trades. However, there are some foundational skills that lend themselves to being...
Any good business spends a lot of time and money in the pursuit of new customers. For a business to grow, its customer base needs to grow as well. However, you can sometimes make the mistake of forgetting that customer retention should be a robust part of your...