5 KPIs that Showcase PR Value
A top priority of the best PR agency teams is measuring how well we do. In our business, that means establishing key performance indicators (KPIs). KPIs serve as a benchmark for PR performance and help quantify program results. It’s been said that PR results are hard to measure, but in recent years that has changed. […]
Read MoreMyths And Facts About Public Relations
Almost 10 years into my tech PR career, I still have family and friends ask the age-old question – “So, what exactly do you do? What is PR exactly?” Why do PR people feel that no one understands what we do? Because few do. And public relations isn’t always a straight path. I originally started […]
Read More5 Qualities Of Top PR People
Many seasoned PR veterans will tell you that success comes with experience. But experience isn’t the only factor in professional excellence among PR people. In my experience the best PR specialists tend to have certain qualities in common. Here are five of them. A positive outlook An optimistic demeanor can go a long way in […]
Read MoreImposter Syndrome – An Ad Tech PR Love Story (Ending With A Breakup)
Let’s be honest – those that say they’ve never known “Imposter Syndrome” are lying. Whether you experience these feelings regularly or not, we’ve all been there. Yet for me, “Imposter Syndrome” has contributed to my professional success in tech PR. At the same time, I think the term should disappear entirely. Post-blog, I will remove […]
Read MoreTop Ad Tech Conferences For PR Exposure
One of the more fascinating aspects of a great PR program is the visibility it generates beyond earned media. People usually think of media pitching and press releases when they think about public relations. But sharing thoughts and insights from company executives in a public setting is a great complement to media exposure – and […]
Read MoreHow To Kill It As A PR Assistant
Guest post by PR Assistant, Chanel Roopchand As a first-time PR Assistant at a B2B technology PR firm, I knew I had to take in a lot of information, learn new jargon and acronyms, and adjust to real-life work experience within a short time. There was also the shift to working from home. This was […]
Read MoreThe Best PR Agency Asset: Flawless Media Contact Lists
For a PR agency team, few things are more important than having media contacts at the ready. In fact, a media placement strategy with the perfect balance of quality and quantity is one of the unsung secret of great PR and media relations. Media contacts aren’t magic….they’re work But media contacts aren’t magic. They’re a […]
Read MoreThe Follow-Up Pitch: PR Tips On Getting It Noticed
As PR teams know, creating and distributing content is one thing; getting journalists to use it is another. The way we conduct media outreach is critical, especially with reporters receiving hundreds of pitches and press releases each day. From relationships to cold outreach, the way a publicist reaches out to a reporter is key. One […]
Read MoreA PR Spring Cleaning Checklist
Finally after a long winter (at least here in New York), the change in weather means it’s time for PR professionals to refresh their plans and get re-organized. Just like the tradition of ‘spring cleaning’ a home, PR teams should consider cleaning up daily tasks to start the new quarter and season on a fresh […]
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