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Pitching the Local Media – Tips from the Pros

PR for Anyone

The easiest way to do this is pitching the local media. I interviewed journalists from The Washington Post, The Washington Business Journal , and Inside Nova (a Northern Virginia local publication) about what types of local real estate pitches they like to receive. I’m also interested in the local real estate market.

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7 brands experimenting with new social media marketing approaches during COVID-19

Communications Conversations

It’s something Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella is famous for–sharing employee-only memos on Microsoft’s social media channels. Nice to see a local company doing that here in Minnesota. Very transparent. Very honest. Walmart uses employee-generated content to thank front-line workers.

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Does Social Media Marketing need a Reboot? Drew Neisser Chimes in

Flack's Revenge

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. Are the social media waters still safe for marketing? What’s not safe is ignoring social conversations, especially those related to your brand and category. What comes after social media? Absolutely. Yes and no.

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Homegrown: 5 Local Marketing Tactics for Small Businesses

Beyond PR

Thanks to a trifecta of trends, local marketing strategies offer today’s entrepreneur more opportunities than ever. If you are looking to draw in more customers and establish loyalty for generations to come, your local marketing efforts must be prioritized. Optimize your local search listings. Host a contest.

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The Rise and Fall of the Pumpkin Spice Latte

Cision

In an analysis of the social media mentions relating to pumpkin spice products, we’ve found that society has reached peak pumpkin spice. In 2015, in an analysis of news media, web forums and 1% of Twitter conversations, we found 90,140 mentions. Social volume requires multiple voices and not just your brand’s.

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Small Business Public Relations

5W PR

As the social web expands and the power of consumers continues to grow, small businesses that want stay relevant, attract customers and retain their loyal followings must find new, compelling ways of communicating their brand messages. When it comes to building trust and credibility, PR is king. Public Relations DIY Tips.

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News planning, tools and workflow to build an editorial calendar

Stephen Waddington

The reality of modern media is that news stories are published to the web instantaneously. It’s an approach rooted in PRs and listening to the local environment. These web-based platforms combine project management tools with a calendar. I suggest you start by scraping the web.

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