Hiring a PR firm for your business or brand can seem daunting. You’ve worked incredibly hard to craft your brand and it can be scary to pass the reins over to a PR team. Before taking the plunge and securing that monthly retainer, make sure that you and your business are ready. Below are …
Many companies and individuals reach a point in their career when they are ready to pull the trigger and hire a publicist. How does one know when it is the right time? The following three exercises can help you determine if you are ready to hire a publicist.
You Have News To Report: Ask yourself …
When do you need a PR AGENCY? Well, one client recently reached out with a situation and how to handle it. In June 2018, CRAVE commemorated their 10thbirthday with a giant cupcake that serves 8 to 10 people and a multitude of throwback flavors dating back to the very beginning of the cup “cakery”.
Upon debuting …
As compared to paid advertising, earned media is more valuable to reach consumers as it is more genuine and reliable in a world full of paid-for advertising clutter. Not only is earned media or editorial content more dependable from a consumer’s viewpoint since it is written from an outsider’s perspective, but it saves you …
When launching, startups are in need of immediate brand awareness and audience growth, especially when competing against other industry giants. As a startup, it is important to establish your business or service early on against your industry’s competitors. Gaining positive media coverage can be the golden ticket to taking your startup to the next …
Finding Inspiration and Direction: FROM A PUBLIC RELATIONS INTERN
At the beginning of my journey into the unfamiliar terrain of post-grad life, I felt uncertain because I wanted a career in public relations and writing. Like a traveler driving for miles without a rest stop in sight, I was beginning to feel tired and anxious …
There are many benefits of hiring a PR firm. Whether you are a new company, brand or looking to generate buzz, a solid public relations campaign makes your business or event newsworthy. News coverage is something that advertising dollars cannot buy, and it reaches people in a way that is informative instead of intrusive. …
A PR Professional’s Guide to Attracting Media Attention
One of the most challenging aspects of getting the media’s attention as a PR professional is developing a pitch for your client that is compelling enough to attract the attention of the Houston and Texas media. It’s easy to copy and paste a previous pitch and tweak …
Whether you are a new business seeking to boost brand awareness and generate buzz or a company that needs to take a campaign to the next level, you may be facing the question, “is it time to hire a publicist?” A publicist can help boost a business in a multitude of areas such as …
Working in a fast-paced PR agency today can be full of highs and lows. One minute I’m mingling with Houston’s top media and influencers at an event and the next I’m back to square one with a media pitch that was supposed to grab media’s attention – and didn’t. Here are three simple ways I …
