Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Order client gifts. Gift-giving is a great way to show some of your most beloved and valuable clients how much you appreciate their business while also staying at the forefront of their minds as they decide on their plans and budget for the upcoming year. Prepare client analytics for an end of year report. Set your rates for next year.

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Energy Retail Report Analytics 104

Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 20, 2017

Like it or not, social media gave us a fantastic gift: The gift of professional development at our fingertips. It used to be you had to take accredited, in-person courses if you wanted to do something new in your job as a PR pro. PR professional development has never been this accessible. Your Role Has Expanded.

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Community Social Media Measurement Course 244

Cision

JULY 9, 2015

The end-of-year holidays may be the last thing on your sun-drenched target audience’s minds, but it is high time for PR pros to prepare for the holiday rush. Deliver your products and services straight to an audience eager to buy by getting into the holiday gift guide that matters most to your brand. Click here to get it now!

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PR News

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Since it’s Valentine’s Day, it’s the right time to discuss what we love about PR and marketing. We’re unsure if PR pros love their jobs, but we know they like them. The post Wishing for a Valentine’s Day Gift for PR appeared first on PR News Blog. There’s plenty to say.

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Konnect Agency

JULY 13, 2022

Start the Holiday Season One Step Ahead With A PR Agency Partner. We’re here to tell you how partnering with a PR agency can help you reach your goals during the Q4 holiday season with holiday gifting campaigns – and when to get started. Using a PR Agency led Gift Guide Campaign to Get Top-Tier Media Coverage.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 14, 2016

Can Father’s Day be a viable opportunity for generating positive PR ? Here are some tips, garnered from past brand campaigns, for winning positive PR for dad’s big day. Don’t ignore gift guides. Ah, the gift guide — just because it’s predictable doesn’t mean it should be neglected.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

Karen Swim , PR, Marketing and Social Media Consultant, Words For Hire , LLC and President of Solo PR Pro. Michelle Garrett , PR consultant, Garrett Public Relations. To that end, we owe a special thanks to Gini and Karen who also polled their respective communities – Spin Sucks and Solo PR Pro – for the survey this year.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

PR ranks in the top 10 most stressful jobs nearly every year in CareerCast’s Most Stressful Jobs report. And in 2022, PRSA-NY found 63% of its members believe the PR industry is more stressful than other industries. In general, people appear happier and more generous during the holidays, but this is a stressful time for many.

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Financial Social Media Exercises Communications 95

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 23, 2020

What do you think the top challenges facing communications and PR professionals today? How do you measure PR results? Those prizes are as follows: One $100 gift card; One $50 gift card; One $25 gift card. What tactics would do you think are more important this year? Your input is needed! I never win anything!”.

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The Stalwart Blog

JANUARY 19, 2020

Here you are, the perennial winning Head Men’s Basketball Coach from the University of North Carolina, Roy Williams, and you go on a local radio show to say that you possess one of the least gifted teams in your career. The post How Roy Williams created his own Crisis PR event appeared first on Public Relations Security.

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 2, 2017

The Trump presidency is the gift that keeps on giving when it come s to educating the masses about PR (I know this might seem myopic but hey, I’m trying to look on the bright side), Those in the field can appreciate that most people don’t understand what we actually do. Yes there’s such a thing as bad PR and it hurts.

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Training Education Report Twitter 149

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Public relations work can sometimes be a thankless task, but occasionally PR pros receive “valentines” of sorts. Like the ideal client, or the story that just keeps getting better and better, the approach of Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to chronicle our favorite gifts. The ideal PR client.

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PRSay

AUGUST 20, 2019

PR pros can take inspiration from the singer’s marketing and outreach efforts by utilizing these three TaylorNation strategies: . Over the last few years, she has handed out love advice on Tumblr, launched the #Taylurking hashtag and created “ Swiftmas ” to give gifts to followers.

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Konnect Agency

DECEMBER 2, 2019

So, with all that time to think about the holidays, we put together a list of holiday must-haves, wish list items and gift ideas for everyone you hold dear (including, of course, yourself). I love stocking up on lippy gift sets for the holidays! A great gift for your millennial girlfriends is anything Glossier! You’re welcome.

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Polaris

DECEMBER 14, 2014

There were always lots of presents under the tree (yes, I was spoiled), especially my favourite gift of all: books. Today, books continue to be one of my favourite gifts—for giving and receiving. Today, books continue to be one of my favourite gifts—for giving and receiving. 3 Dan Cristo. 5 Sarah Arrow.

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Marketing Resources Content Marketing Leadership 251

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 28, 2018

Last week’s post covered the trend of data-driven storytelling in PR. But there are lots of other options for PR pros to source relevant data, and many are inexpensive and fairly easy to find. Data to power PR storytelling. Surveys are the data gift that keep giving. But where does the data come from?

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Storytelling Data Survey Financial 149

Buzzstream

OCTOBER 17, 2018

For PR pros, these times of the year represent not only a festive season, but more importantly a competitive, short, and oversaturated pitching landscape. We’ve heard this lesson loud and clear in one instance when promoting one of our clients’ holiday “gadget” gift guides. What have we learned?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Is your PR plan ready for the stretch run to the end of 2018? The best PR teams take advantage of the calm before the storm to get their Q4 priorities in order. PR tips for Q4. PR agencies, you’re running for re-election. A PR action plan needs direction, and if there’s been a summer lull, it ends now.

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Retail Creativity Leadership Agency 136

Critical Mention

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Many PR pros have had to reallocate their event budgets and plans to adhere to stay-at-home orders and social distancing protocols. This will also help when you are putting together PR collateral for the event. Virtual events have become increasingly popular through the pandemic. Choose Your Platform. Invite Your Audience.

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Solo PR Pro

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

We spoke with Solo PR Pro’s very own VA (yep, we practice what we preach!) We spoke with Solo PR Pro’s very own VA (yep, we practice what we preach!) VAs generally have different skillsets they offer as well, so solo PR pros can find someone to suit their unique business needs. What is a virtual assistant?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 13, 2017

Great for parties and gifts, but not so great for public relations. How PR Teams Manage the Unexpected. PR strategists and clients each occasionally overpromise in benign ways. With little reason to believe otherwise, a PR team will sometimes book an interview with a journalist, only to see it go poorly. The overpromise.

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Stephen Waddington

MARCH 24, 2021

The PRCA Ethics Council has published its annual perspective of ethical challenging facing PR practice in 2021. The Council was launched in May 2020 to raise ethical standards in PR around the world. These days, admittedly with Captain Hindsight at the helm, the fact that some PR pioneers worked for the Nazis is indefensible.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 24, 2016

Back-to-school time brings pitches about ramping up and starting anew, while the holidays generate story angles about celebrating, gifting, feasting, and making resolutions. Now that winter is receding in the Northeast, we’re seeing people flock to spring-like activities , and PR people are no exception. Plan a redesign.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 16, 2021

Using social media intentionally to build relationships is exactly what she discussed and more in a live episode of the That Solo Life: The Solo PR Pro podcast?. Just get started: 4 tips for solo PR pros ready for the next step. Many business owners, including solo PR pros, focus more on budgets than the bigger picture.

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Cision

APRIL 30, 2015

This post was inspired by our free “ Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR ” white paper. That combined with its ability to drive conversions has made it a go-to medium for B2B and B2C public relations pros. Get our free “Outside-The-Box Content Marketing for PR” white paper now! Infographic?

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Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

While the future of live events continues to be murky, PR agencies are cracking the code on how to host and get the most out of digital and virtual events. Why Brands Should Embrace Digital Events With the Help of a PR Agency. Three Ways a PR Agency Can Maximize Your Digital Event. Planning and Logistics Just Got Creative.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 25, 2017

1) PR in history. While the young might roll their eyes, the veterans will be set adrift down memory bliss with this piece by Kelly Scotney entitled How PR has changed in 25 years. PR Briefing: Summarizing 3 Recent Public Relations Studies. PR is the Best Kept Secret in Effective Content Marketing. 2) PR at crossroads.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Most PR professionals spend their careers as ghostwriters. As PR professionals, it’s our job to help executives communicate their ideas, plans and priorities in their own voices. But even the most gifted communicators can’t possibly create all the content demanded today. Build strong relationships.

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 9, 2014

Longer than any other continuously running PR chat on Twitter, we’ve gathered an amazing group of professionals who play hard, work harder, and are always interested in helping and learning from each other (everyone is welcome – learn how to join us here! ). Eastern – a regular ritual for some of the savviest PR pros on Twitter.

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Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

It’s no big deal when it’s due to an emergency, but it can become a HUGE PROBLEM when it’s a cancellation from a client that simply doesn’t understand how PR works. or you as the PR person do the interview. Oh, the happiness!!! It makes the relentless frenzy of seeking editorial worthwhile.

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Interviews Real Estate Media Pitching 174

Konnect Agency

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

While the future of live events continues to be murky, PR agencies are cracking the code on how to host and get the most out of digital and virtual events. Why Brands Should Embrace Digital Events With the Help of a PR Agency. Three Ways a PR Agency Can Maximize Your Digital Event. Planning and Logistics Just Got Creative.

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Agency Creativity Examples Conference 52

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 28, 2017

Because what we have, and what we do, is a gift. Just look at what we Social PR pros do. She is also the founder of The Social PR Virtuoso® , which provides online, on-demand training that helps you unleash your inner Social PR superhero. At our best, we truly make the world a better place. Sign up here.

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 7, 2019

Did you receive an Amazon Echo, Google Home, or other voice assistant device as a holiday gift? Increased reliance on these smart speakers — for news, listening to music, and searching for information — means PR pros need to incorporate “speakable content” into client communications plans. PR Metrics.

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Beyond PR

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

In this post, we’ll explore how influencers find ideas that excite their audiences, and we’ll discover how PR professionals can successfully pitch sponsored campaigns. Deciding what to purchase during the holiday for people who seemingly have everything already is a prime example. Often, they have support from PR professionals.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

This statistic makes it imperative for PR pros to deduce if some of the older, tried-and-true strategies appeal to the millennial generation. A couple of hours later you’re scrolling through Facebook see an ad for a wedding gift registry. Targeting millennials is vital for PR to move forward. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

This is why I love working with smart, driven PR pros ready to engage in a bit lot of Social PR badassery. Not that long ago, I profiled Dinean as part of the “Social PR Spotlight” series on my blog. “The Social PR movement within our organization.” Because “life” happens.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 26, 2017

A couple of weekends ago, I shared this nifty little graphic in my Social PR Posse Facebook group : It got a lot of responses. What a gift! She is also the founder of The Social PR Virtuoso® , which provides online, on-demand training that helps you unleash your inner Social PR superhero. And then just keep going.

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