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Crisis Management for B2B Tech Companies: A PR Perspective

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This could involve security shortcomings, intellectual property theft, service disruptions, or even a poorly received product launch. Training and drills A plan on paper is just the first step. Equipping the internal team with the know-how and skills to execute it effectively is equally important. Drills are crucial too.

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10 Things To Know Before Dating a PR Pro

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In PR, we are very organized and are trained to plan events and programs. PR pros are trained to negotiate with media to get the best story for a client, and sometimes that carries over into our personal lives. In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are a few things you should know about the PR person you may be dating. .

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How To Set Expectations In Public Relations

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Yet corporate PR officers also fall victim to inflated or impractical expectations when their internal clients don’t understand what’s possible. If you want a product launch to be covered in a top-tier publication, journalists will need to talk to someone who has used the product or can speak to its market value.

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What is Technology PR?

5W PR

Here are some common types of Tech PR and how they’re implemented: Product Launch PR: Focuses on creating buzz and generating media coverage for new product releases, highlighting their features and benefits. This is especially effective for consumer technology products.

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Avoid These 7 PR “Surprises”

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Any team asked to budget an event, product launch, or other initiative is expected to stand by their projections, and it’s smart to estimate “up” to allow for last-minute contingencies. Occasionally we see overconfident executives who feel they aren’t in need of media training.

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New Rules That Every PR Person Should Know

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Any PR pro who lacks basic SEO and web analytics knowledge should seek additional training, even if it’s basic free background like Moz’s analytics tutorial. Back in the day, we rented a TV entertainer or book author for a product launch. The lines between paid and earned media are blurring.

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How To Get The Best From A PR Agency

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In the ideal world, the individual who manages the PR firm is a trained communications professional with a deep understanding of public relations. As with any professional services business, the burden is on the agency to offer consistently high service levels and produce agreed-upon outcomes. The more specific, the better.

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