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Why Persistence is Public Relations’ Most Valuable Skill

While public relations may seem like a dazzling profession full of glam, glitz, and celebrities, PR pros understand how truly grueling the work can be. At times, PR can involve a lot of teamwork, determination, and patience, but most importantly, it involves persistence. It’s easy for someone to write a press release about an upcoming event or initiative or even to create a landing page online for blog content. But to really drive results, PR experts understand how crucial it is to be persistent in your efforts – from media relations to content creation and social media, it takes more ...

By Sammi Coppedge|2018-06-15T12:42:13-04:00June 15th, 2018|Public Relations, Media Relations, Media Strategy, Thought Leadership|0 Comments

How A Great PR Strategy Can Grow Your Business

In today’s world of rapid technological advancement and globalized commerce, startups and Fortune 500 companies alike are searching for new ways to build their business, gain visibility, and stand out amongst the competition. When it comes to building and communicating the credibility of your service or product to the world, PR is, hands down, the best strategy and can be one of the most cost-effective ways to raise brand awareness and increase sales. Sharing your entrepreneurial story in national business publications, getting product placements in popular magazines, participating in expert interviews on industry topics, and earning positive social media ...

By Lauryn Gray|2018-05-24T12:13:25-04:00May 24th, 2018|Media Relations, Communication, Credibility, Media Strategy, Public Relations, SEO|0 Comments

Best Practices To Use on Social Media During a Crisis

Let’s face it. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, we use social media more and more to digest our news rather than traditional media. Nearly 67 percent of American adults rely on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Snapchat for news. So, when a crisis strikes, the information is at our fingertips at lightning speed. News coverage 24/7 has transformed the way we seek and share information, but what does that mean for brands? If you ever find yourself in a crisis, take a deep breath, buckle-up, and get ready for the ride. Here are a few social media best ...

By Shelby Kaiser|2018-05-18T07:56:36-04:00May 18th, 2018|Crisis Communications, Media Strategy, PR tools, Social Media|0 Comments

Tips for Securing National Media Coverage

“No thanks.” “Not at this time.” “I appreciate your persistence, but I’m not interested.” If you’re in PR, you’ve more than likely received a response similar to this from national media journalists. In my five years at Dittoe PR, I’ve heard this, well… too many times to count. While it can be discouraging to get so many rejections about your story idea, especially after you’ve spent hours coming up with the strategy and writing that perfect pitch, a PR professional must never give up. Hearing that “yes” makes the flurry of pitches worth it—for yourself and for your client. ...

By Mallory Sturgeon|2018-05-10T14:51:31-04:00May 10th, 2018|Client Coverage, Client Relationships, Media Relations, Media Strategy, Public Relations|0 Comments

How to Take Advantage of LinkedIn Groups

With more than 18 million companies currently using LinkedIn, it can be difficult to make yours stand out. Luckily, Reid Hoffman (co-founder of LinkedIn) offers a way to break down the masses by industry, interest, and intent with LinkedIn Groups. LinkedIn Groups are virtual hubs on LinkedIn that provide a “place for professionals in the same industry or with similar interests to share content, find answers, post and view jobs, make business contacts, and establish themselves as industry experts.” There are nearly 2.1 million groups on LinkedIn – which is still a LOT – but when broken down by industry, ...

By Skylar Whitney|2018-04-26T08:22:06-04:00April 26th, 2018|Social Media, Communication, Content, Credibility, Media Strategy, PR tools, Public Relations|0 Comments