Use a PR Agency to Promote Your Event

Jul 4th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Anyone planning a community event should consider using a public relations agency to help promote the event. By nature, a community event is a public event, and in the interest of maximizing attendance and participation, public relations tactics must be employed. Of course you can perform the PR functions and promote the event yourself, but the best results are achieved when hiring the pros.

Below is an outline of some key benefits to hiring a public relations agency to promote your community event.

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Crisis Media Training - 5 Essential Points Your Team Needs to Know

Jun 30th, 2008 by Addy | 0

Facing a high-profile crisis could have serious ramifications for your company for years to come. When a crisis situation arises, you will need to act right away to put your crisis management plan into full swing. Form a response team in advance of such a potential future situation and conduct the proper crisis media training.

Here are 5 tips for training your response team effectively on how to prepare for interfacing with the media in crisis situations:


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How to Successfully Pitch a Reporter to Get Interviewed and Obtain Media Coverage

Jun 19th, 2008 by Addy | 0

When I was up against a book deadline and needed a couple of people to interview who had achieved business results from podcasting, I put out a call through a service called Help a Reporter Out (www.helpareporter.com). This free service functions very much like paid reporter lead services such as Profnet or Travel Publicity Leads. Generally media people put out such calls either when they need interview leads extremely soon (like a deadline in two days) or when they have rather unusual interview needs that can’t be satisfied through the usual channels (such as looking for someone who has diabetes, owns pets and is gay or lesbian).


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