Social media has become more than just a way to share updates with friends and families. Businesses now see it as a necessary tool to reach their key audiences. But, just like with any other tool, if you use the wrong one it can be difficult to accomplish your intended goal. […]
When you’re in the market to buy a new product, what is one of the first things you typically do? Read the reviews, right? Validation from an existing customer simply carries more weight than bragging about yourself. […]
Public relations is not a single-strategy game. There are many ways to leverage the power and influence of various media to strengthen credibility, brand awareness and engagement. In this post, we will discuss the difference between earned media and owned media, and why your company’s PR strategy should include both. Earned Media Earned media is visibility your company receives through media it does not control. It’s free and can lend the most credibility, as a third party creates and shares it. Your PR agency securing a news article in a magazine is an example of telling your company’s story through earned media. When your Facebook followers mention or share your content on their pages, you’re earning media. It’s not always easy to get a reporter or customer to talk about your organization, but when they do and it’s positive, it can make a big impact. Owned Media Thanks to our highly connected digital world, your [...]
If your organization is working with a PR agency, you may hear words, phrases or abbreviations that sound foreign to you. Don’t worry. As you work together to build your public relations program, you too will learn the many terms that are thrown around the PR industry daily. To help you get a head start, we’ve defined some of the most frequently used phrases and acronyms in public relations. […]
Public relations agencies get a lot of requests to write press releases. Before accepting the assignment, a PR firm that’s truly working in the best interest of the client will ask the following question: What’s newsworthy about this? […]
E-Newsletters are a powerful communication tool for B2B companies. By enabling organizations to regularly and directly connect with the people who matter, e-newsletters bring a number of unique benefits. […]
True Blue Communications is seeking a highly reliable Client Relations Manager to work in a professional, results-driven environment. The primary goals of this position are to provide superior service to clients and prospects; to ensure our firm works as an efficient and effective team that delivers on all commitments; and provides office administration and marketing and PR support. The right candidate will have exceptional organizational skills, superior client relations skills and a positive can-do attitude. […]
Being published as a contributing writer in a news publication is a great way to increase visibility and credibility for you and/or your organization. Articles authored by an industry expert who is not on the news staff are typically called “guest columns” or “bylined articles. If you plan to submit a guest column to a publication for consideration, here are tips on how to approach the writing to give you the best likelihood of being published. […]
We know what you’re thinking: “Another social media platform I have to manage?” But before you write off Google+, you might want to consider the benefits it brings to businesses like yours: 1. SEO Optimization Using Google+ plays a significant role in enhancing your search engine optimization (SEO) efforts – meaning your company’s page will rank higher in Google searches. Content posted to your organization’s Google+ page may also rank in search results where your company website might not. […]
While executing PR programs on an ongoing basis will create the most benefit for organizations, many do not have the resources necessary to dedicate to continuous PR activities. As a result, a question we often receive is, “When is PR especially important?” Based on our experience, PR activities are absolutely necessary in the following instances: […]
