Television interviews are a key component of any successful media relations and publicity campaign. Business leaders, entrepreneurs, and authors all know the power of television. Being featured on air as an expert is an excellent way to develop a following and earn instant credibility with target audiences. Yet there is much more that can be ..
More and more businesses are realizing the massive impact that public policies and regulations have on their operations. The idea of public affairs programs is no longer just for Fortune 500 companies. Many medium sized businesses realize that they need a public affairs/government relations program in their operating budget. That is why many companies are ..
Donald Trump made the headlines yet again (is anything else new). This time it was by attacking the media covering his campaign and in particular he attacked ABC’s Tom Llamas. He said that some of the reporting by the media was libelous. This latest Trump attack on the media came as a result of a ..
Memorial Day has come and gone, and with it, we have the unofficial start of summer. Many businesses believe that the summer months are slow months to do public relations campaigns. Actually nothing could be further from the truth. The summer is an excellent time to do publicity campaigns and prepare as well for the ..
One of the side affects of the Great Recession, was the number of new companies that Americans started. The number of startup companies is increasing at an incredible pace. According to Forbes, the top thing that startups need besides funding is a strong public relations program. A strong public relations program creates brand identity, attracts ..
Businessman and reality television star, Donald Trump appears to be the Republican nominee for president in 2016. This became all but official with the exit of Texas Senator Ted Cruz from the Republican presidential race following a devastating defeat in Indiana. Love Trump or hate him, he has shown on the stump some valuable public ..
Everyone knows that media interviews are essential for any successful public relations campaign. A single appearance on The Today Show, a story in a key trade journal, or mention in The Wall Street Journal can help generate sales and increase brand identity. Yet to ace an interview and see results requires preparation. So what are ..
Unless a person has been totally hidden from social media or traditional media, they know that Starbucks has unveiled its Christmas season cup. The cup is plain red with the Starbucks logo emblazoned on it. The company kept it simple with the traditional colors of the season in an effort to foster inclusiveness and diversity ..
Less than one percent of small and medium size businesses have a public relations strategy. The challenge is that many businesses simply do not understand what public relations actually is and what it will do for them in terms of business growth and branding. Many business owners and executives equate public relations component with paid ..
Many start-ups know that they need public relations to get their message out but are unsure on how to do it. They know that distinctive brands, which are easier to identify and thus purchase, can be achieved many ways via traditional and social media. A single cover story in a key trade magazine, an executive ..
