In public relations, we all know there is more work to be done after a news release is distributed. For an agency to show its worth to a client, we need to track the news release and see what print publications, online news sources, blogs, wires, etc. pick it up. Most PR firms use a…
The SWAY Method Today, with the steady proliferation of social media, smartphones and tablets, many people are spending more time online than watching TV or reading newspapers and magazines. Both B2B and B2C audiences want instant access to information anywhere, anytime—and they expect the content to be fresh, fun and engaging. So if you’re a…
The purpose of product publicity is to support sales. A well-planned and executed product publicity program will generate valuable sales leads. It creates awareness in the marketplace of your company’s name, products, capabilities, personnel and expertise. For the most part, news releases, feature articles and case studies are read and evaluated by the trade press….
B2B email overload is at an all time high, making it more challenging than ever to get noticed and get results. By following these five simple tried-and-true tips, you can achieve better open and click-through rates for your B2B e-blasts. Build and Refine Your Lists A relevant and accurate database is the primary key to…
Have you laid down the rules on how your social media manager and/or team will handle negative comments you receive through Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, etc? We constructed a flow chart that shows how to react to certain types of negative social media posts. Feel free to use this as your own guide to…
How often are you asked for information that could just have easily been googled? Now there’s a website for that. It’s called Let Me Google That For You (www.lmgtfy.com). It creates a link for you to send that shows a how-to animation of Google usage. But maybe your questioner is overwhelmed by the search results…
WordPress was once just considered a platform to be used exclusively by traditional bloggers. Now it’s the base for over 60 million websites worldwide. With its extremely intuitive dashboard (content management system) which allows non-tech savvy users to easily edit content, it is becoming the platform of choice for many new business website development projects….
If you’re in the market for a new PC, you’ve probably noticed that manufacturers have recently switched to Microsoft Windows 8 as an operating system. If you took Windows 8 for a test drive in the store, you might have been bewildered by its user interface. Where’s the Start button? What do you mean the…
The hashtag is a commonly known symbol used when sending messages over Twitter. Placing the hashtag symbol (#) before a keyword in your tweet will make that keyword searchable by others on Twitter. Even using a hashtag during a Google search will bring up different results than searching for a keyword without a hashtag. (Did…
You may have the best product or service in the world, but if you don’t market it effectively, the world may miss out on your great offer. Knowing how to create a great advertising display that captures attention and drives sales is paramount to the success of your product. No matter how fantastic your product…
