Do These 10 Things When Business Is Slower Than You’d Like
Every business goes through the occasional slow period. If you find yourself with a slightly reduced client load or frighteningly slim to-do list, take advantage of the downtime with these 10...
View ArticleChoose a Niche for a More Profitable PR Business (+5 Places to Start the Search)
Written by Deidre Palode, Founder and Senior Publicist of MayLee Media For many publicists, the instinct upon starting a firm is to generalize in order to appeal to as many potential clients as...
View ArticleWhat’s Missing from Entry-Level PR Candidates Right Now
We recently sat down with Alyson Roy, the Co-Founder of Fashion PR agency, AMP3 PR, our “Agency of the Year” winner at the 2018 Bespoke Communication Awards, to discuss what she looks for and what she...
View Article3 Design Hacks For More Effective PR Proposals
Pitching a new client always entails a bit of the unknown, but having a stellar PR proposal deck on hand will always set you up for success. Instead of popping into Powerpoint to put together a ho-hum,...
View ArticleHow to Never Waste Time on Another Proposal Again
Written by Leah Neaderthal, Smart Gets Paid Has this happened to you? You’ve had a great conversation with a potential client, you send a proposal, and hear some version of this response: “We can’t...
View ArticleAgencies Aren’t The Only Option: 6 Alternatives to Kick Off Your PR Career
Written by Michelby Coco Whitehead If you are a recent PR graduate or will be entering your last semester of undergrad soon, please, whatever you do, prevent yourself from contracting ATVS—Agency...
View ArticleHow to Build Fashion Connections with Instagram (+ Outreach Script)
Written by Caroline VazzanaUnlike LinkedIn, Instagram can right off the bat feel a bit more informal. Since everyone is posting images of themselves and even going live via Instagram stories, etc., it...
View Article4 Easy Ways to Get (The Right Kind of) Noticed At Your New Job
Written by Alex Moore There are countless resources for how to stand during the interview process, but it’s easy to feel lost once you’ve actually landed the position. You get the job you wanted, but...
View ArticleThe 6-Step Relationship Review to Keep You on Track
Welcome to Virgo season, as Instagram would have you know! Now is a great time to review your 2018 goals and start establishing and adjusting goals to end this year with a bang. I like to think about...
View ArticleWHY YOU SHOULD TAKE THAT SECOND, OR THIRD, PR INTERNSHIP
I know what you’re thinking. She’s doing another internship? Why yes, yes I am. As a “seasoned” intern, I want to make the case for why you should take that second or even third internship (even if...
View Article5 Ways to Find Your Place at a New Office (Even if You’re The Youngest One)
Showing up for the first few weeks in a new position can be nerve-wracking. After all, you’re settling into a new routine, have a whole new office environment and personalities to navigate, and then...
View Article5 ways to get more experience at your first PR job or internship
Written By Carla Isabel Carstens The process of securing an entry-level PR position or coveted internship position can be quite stressful – after applying to countless opportunities, creating...
View ArticleWorried about Work? Avoid These 7 Habits to Thrive In Spite of Economic...
Written by Dr. Marie Dumas, Psy. D Psychologists will tell you that oscillating reactions involving denial, fear, panic, grief, pain and anger are totally normal in times of loss, yet this model is...
View ArticleGlobal PR Survey Findings Reveal Biggest Pain Points
PR Software Prezly recently conducted a global survey among practitioners, yielding insight from more than 400 professionals around the world. Full results will be announced during the April 30 episode...
View Article3 Cancel Culture Trends Affecting Public Relations Practice
2020 has been a year of lessons for publicists and brand managers. From social justice movements (and the content trends they spark) to the recent wildfire crisis, we continue to see our roles and...
View ArticleGrow Your PR Firm’s Reputation with an Award Program
Written by Alexandra Drobysheva, CEO at HINT Communication Agency The idea of connecting small agencies together came up repeatedly, we didn’t know how to do this organically and effectively. The...
View Article5 Steps to Become a Known Public Relations Expert
If you can’t possibly imagine yourself pitching around the clock or tracking down potential clients, convincing them to hire you, for the next 5 -10 years of your life, it’s time to seriously start...
View Article3 Signs freelance PR is a smart next career move
Written by Crosby Noricks Over the past year, many of us have gained more independence working remotely, and may have finally had time to put effort toward side passions or consulting outside of work....
View Article5 Things Every PR Pro Should Understand About NFTs
Written by Ketia Jeune It seems like everyday there is a new trend in technology that is changing the way we interact with each other, brands, and consumers. The increasing sales of NFTs, or non...
View ArticleThe Client Onboarding Guide Every PR Team Needs
Written by Hazel Raoult, PRmention You’ve secured a new PR client – now what? The client onboarding process is often an afterthought, which is unfortunate considering it sets the stage for a positive,...
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