Solo PR Pro

MARCH 29, 2022

Do you want it to keep delivering for the next 5, 10 or even 20 years? For you to get the most life out of your business, you must ensure that all the parts stay in tip-top shape, and for Solo PR Pros, that means investing in your professional development. It is also vital to our own career satisfaction.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Most PR practitioners have asked some version of this question at some point in their career. This is part of the reason we created our Meet the Media blog series. This is part of the reason we created our Meet the Media blog series. Non-promotional Insight with a Reader Takeaway.

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OnePitch

APRIL 14, 2022

She’s been working in PR/communications for over 10 years and has experience servicing B2B and B2C clients of all sizes and in almost every industry. Within this interview, we break down real examples of how she landed top-tier coverage, what worked, and her tips for replicating it for your own pitches. I love this question!

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Audience identification is a must for successful marketing. For example, if you run marketing for a PR firm and see that client testimonials and case studies are receiving the most clicks, you should focus on enhancing those practices. Publish interesting blog posts and share them across social media. Produce Content Marketing.

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Cision

JUNE 25, 2015

This practice has another added benefit for PR pros: today’s reporter is expected to drive traffic to his or her news outlet. Click here for your free “10 Media Pitching Do’s and Don’ts” tip sheet now! Blog about the coverage. Explain more in a blog post and post to your site. Share with clients.

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OnePitch

JUNE 16, 2022

She began her career in the editorial department at InStyle magazine, before transitioning into the world of corporate communications at a leading talent agency, and eventually, consumer PR. As any PR professional knows, no two days are the same in our line of work! What made this pitch successful is simple: 1.)

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 17, 2017

Now that 2016 – our Minneapolis PR agency's 20th Anniversary Year – has rocketed to a close, join us for a tour of the most popular MaccaPR blog posts of the past 12 months. 7 Lessons That Ryan Lochte's Olympic Crisis Teach PR Pros Who can forget the Ry an Lochte saga during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janiero?

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wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Inviting you to register for a webinar that teaches how professional speakers can perfect PR to book more gigs and grow their consulting business. I'll share tips and strategies to attract attention, build business and connect with key communities. How Can Professional Speakers Perfect PR to Book More Gigs? BarbaraRozgonyi.com.

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Critical Mention

AUGUST 19, 2018

We get it–in the hectic life of a PR pro, it is tough to find time to curl up with a good book. The New Rules of Marketing and PR: How to Use Social Media, Online Video, Mobile Applications, Blogs, News Releases, and Viral Marketing to Reach Buyers Directly. by David Meerman Scott. Answers for Modern Communicators.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 20, 2019

In high school, she landed an internship with a local radio station and started a club for kids trying to pursue a career in broadcasting. She says her career aspiration, at the time, was to be a video jockey for MTV. SHRM research shows us that 1 in 5 Americans have left a job due to a negative culture.

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OnePitch

MAY 12, 2022

His career has spanned the intersection of business, technology, and communications. Within this interview, we break down how to optimize your entire broadcast strategy, what works, and his tips for being a valuable source/spokesperson. What are your top three tips for clients wanting to elevate their message and on-air appearance?

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PR Job Coach

NOVEMBER 27, 2009

Never did I expect to see a question from an energetic person in high school who is anxious for success in our industry. I am in high school want to pursue a career as a celebrity publicist. Every one has the opportunity to create their own road to success as a public relations professional. Learn to write well.

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The Stalwart Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2015

As we look towards 2016, here are five things every PR professional can do to prepare for a successful year ahead. PR professionals should be doing this every year to ensure we’re setting our clients up for success. One of the best things a PR professional can do is recognize their weaknesses. This is a no-brainer.

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MaccaPR

MAY 12, 2016

In two previous MaccaPR blog posts, you’ve bathed in career advice from such public relations luminaries as Honeywell’s Greg Zimprich, Fast Horse founder Jorg Pierach, Lola Red’s Alexis Walsko [Read Part One] , Explore Minnesota’s Alyssa Ebel and Haberman agency CEO Fred Haberman [Read Part Two]. Apply them to your own career.

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Public Relations Sydney

JULY 20, 2014

A comprehensive, step-by-step framework that will skyrocket you into the spotlight using the Unknown To Expert 5 Star System. Catriona Pollard, author of From Unknown to Expert captures 20 years of PR and social media know-how into a practical guide to help you gain more exposure, increase sales and enable new career opportunities.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 6, 2019

Editor’s Note: The Book Clubbin’ series recaps business and marketing related books read by the PR 20/20 team each quarter as part of the agency book club. This series will highlight key takeaways and top tips directly from each book club book. Happy customers are your greatest asset to fuel your brand’s success.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

I think about people like LeeAnn Rasachak and Sarah Reckard whom I met more than 10 years ago now (they were one of my first PR Rock Star interviews!). Or, people like Allison O’Keefe (another PR Rock Star) , whom I spoke to in a University of St. I’ve watched them both grow into fabulous communicators and leaders!

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PR 20/20

JUNE 5, 2018

“Traditional, structured education is very important, yet much success is derived from highly motivated individuals that have dedicated their lives to the concept of lifelong learning. At PR 20/20, we live by this lifelong-learner mindset, and professional development is at our core. Google AdWords Certification. Codecademy.

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PR 20/20

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Exercising your mind, especially in the workplace, is a great way to improve key traits and characteristics needed to fuel a successful career. One way the PR 20/20 team exercises the mind is by conducting monthly morning meetings to focus on a variety of professional development activities. Tip: The more specific, the better.

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wiredPRworks

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

As you learn, you’ll immediately upgrade your skills, update your career options, and increase contributions to your company. Why you need PR more than ever and why PR is really Personality + Reputation. Developing an action plan for successful networking online and IRL. SOCIAL MEDIA TRAINING SUCCESS TRACK.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Peter Shankman is a driven, successful and adventure-seeking public relations entrepreneur. You might know Peter best for those thrice-daily Help A Reporter Out (HARO) email newsletters that syndicate editorial opportunities to PR professionals across the country. As the author of the book, “Can We Do That? Source: Space Ref ).

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

For example, if you attended a session on “top ways to optimize blog posts,” sit down with your team members and overview the idea and brainstorm how it can be applied specifically to them. This will allow you to better digest the information at hand, and potentially discover key tips you may have missed the first time around.

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PR 20/20

AUGUST 7, 2018

The PR 20/20 team recently finished reading Radical Candor by Kim Scott ( @kimballscott ) as part of our quarterly book club. In other words, infusing Radical Candor into your day-to-day work allows you to say what you mean to better your own career and others in the workplace. Subscribe to our blog. There’s a simple solution.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 21, 2018

After exhausting all possible barriers in each category, give each person a marker and allow them to place five checkmarks next to the ideas he or she finds to be most critical to success. Measurement, which can be a very descriptive and granular process, is a separate activity and not a focus of this blog post.). Tally the votes.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 5, 2010

Ten tips for being happier , from the Happiness Project. Why: who couldn’t do with 10 tips for being happier? Why: ten tips are great, but who am I to argue with 20? Why: how many countries measure their success in terms of happiness? Greenbanana - Heather Yaxley Jon (Newman)'s PR 1.5 Read All About It!

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ZudePR

JULY 20, 2016

One of them was me, Zude PR. I don’t know what the figure is for Glasgow PR firms, but I imagine it’s similar. Here are 28 top observations from MY first 28 months as a solo digital PR pro (just in case you ever need them ). Grab Your 28 Top Tips in this Must-Have FREE Tipsheet. You’re a fan of honesty. 3: Get a Routine.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2011

So I was asked to interview six PR pros who would work to expand the brand and product exposure, primarily from a publicity point of view. I did reference Gini Dietrich ‘s blog post of what to look for in a PR pro/agency when hiring one. Here’s what we were looking for and tips on rocking the interview: 1.

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Buzzstream

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

When I first started using BuzzStream for Taylor & Hart ’s internal outreach 6 months ago, I was completely unfamiliar with its functionalities and, needless to say, too proud to admit that an online platform could outdo my personal efforts in PR. Let’s dive into each audience, and our best tips on how to reach each one.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 24, 2011

Many other non-profits, including the Diabetes Hands Foundation , have had great success. Technically, there is a very, very limited free plan, but realistic use of the service will cost you from $5 to $60 per month. I know its probably obvious because you blog here at WUL, Erica, but I am always amazed at how great your posts are.

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Beyond PR

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

As our white paper Brand Stewards Unite: Best Practices for Showcasing & Protecting Your Brand explores, your communications’ success depends on the continual maintenance of your brand values, audiences, and voice. But to be truly successful in communicating your online brand, you must have a clear understanding of yourself.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Because account executives and customer success managers typically own the relationship. Putting this as a written goal on performance reviews and come up with incentives for sales and customer success to provide marketing with access to customers is a good start. I publish on this blog here every Tuesday morning.

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Solo PR Pro

DECEMBER 7, 2021

As the year draws to a close, we took some time to reflect and look back on all the content we've published on our blog in 2021. Top 10 blog posts published on Solo PR Pro in 2021. Here are 10 of our favorite blog posts published on the Solo PR Pro blog in 2021. 5 End-of-Year Tasks for Solo PR Pros.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Originally seen on MuckRack As a PR professional, staying on top of current events and industry trends is a crucial part of the job. We’ve rounded up 31 podcasts that should help you feel a little less overwhelmed as a PR pro. The PR Week PRWeek ’s weekly podcast is an outlet for the latest in PR & communications news.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Adjusting to new trends is part of the business for PR professionals. While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. Ragan’s PR Daily. Share Tweet Share. Entrepreneur.

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Bad Pitch Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2006

Barbera left the PR industry four months ago to pursue another career. But the release''s lead is why I love this blog. 5 Anchor found her true calling in the entertainment industry, leaving what she thought was a lifetime career as a dental hygienist. Or perhaps to escape MAYO? The KTLA-TV Ch. Less is more.

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PRSay

MAY 10, 2019

Here are five tips on how to make your writing resonate with readers. Unlike releases crammed with facts, quotes, multiple angles and background information, an article or blog should build on one engaging story line. See how each subhead below teases the reader about a specific tip in an article about how to ace a job interview.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Bloggers — Single-author blogs have a ton of pull with their core audiences, even if content is paid (see Tim Ferriss or Ree Drummond at the top end). It may take time to develop a style for each bucket, but once you do, your time investment will pay off as you see your placements take off, and your career prospects as well.

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