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DECEMBER 3, 2020

But what can we learn and apply to our digital marketing and communications strategies in 2021? I asked 21 influencers to share their thoughts on this question: What one piece of marketing advice would you offer […]. As we prepare to enter a new year, we all wonder what lies ahead. 2020 was anything but predictable.

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JANUARY 19, 2020

With the new year well underway, many small business owners and freelancers may be looking for ways to streamline projects and squeeze more productivity out of the workday.

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JANUARY 2, 2021

As we make 2021 marketing plans, how can we place bets on the best way to organize those plans when there are still so many questions to be answered? This time of year, many marketers make predictions on what businesses should focus on as we […]. The new year has arrived. But what will it hold?

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JANUARY 22, 2022

Making plans for marketing initiatives is always a work in progress. What should you focus on in the coming months? Uncertainty ruled last year, but now, we have a better idea of how things may look as we continue to get our footing in this new environment created by the pandemic. So, what trends should […].

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MARCH 14, 2021

As businesses strive to stand out in a noisy digital environment, they’re turning to PR to help achieve those goals. The rising need to gain competitive advantage is driving the public relations market,” says a survey published by […]. Why is PR seeing a spike in popularity?

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MAY 13, 2019

Tracking the effectiveness of social media has caused many a marketer to shake his or her head in frustration. The post How Social Media Lurkers Can Boost Your Business appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH. How can we PROVE it’s effective so that clients will see the value?

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MAY 4, 2022

As anyone in PR can tell you, earning media coverage these days can be a challenge. With newsrooms shrinking and journalists being asked to do more, getting a pitch to stand out is TOUGH. Each year, the folks at Muck Rack conduct a survey of journalists to ask about their preferences and how they find […].

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DECEMBER 17, 2019

As a long-time self-employed consultant – or freelancer, as it’s sometimes called – I know what it’s like to struggle with the questions that come up when one is trying to run one’s own business. The freelance businessperson faces many challenges. So, I started #FreelanceChat in Sept.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

We may be in denial, but the holidays are indeed upon us. With Thanksgiving just over a week away and Christmas coming soon on its heels, we need to be looking at the calendar to make our PR plans. While timing is always important in public relations, trying to get media coverage at this time […].

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APRIL 22, 2018

Here’s a question I see A LOT in the public relations industry. Are press releases still necessary?” Now, if you follow me, you’ll know I’m a fan of press releases. My first guest post ever was for PR Daily on this very subject (Enough with the death of the press release already). So, when I […].

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FEBRUARY 11, 2018

Ah, yes, it’s February and you know what that means? Valentine’s Day. Time to show some love to those around you. If you work with reporters–a key piece of an effective PR effort–why not take advantage of the opportunity by showing them some love? After all, they often express their displeasure at receiving media pitches […].

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