Public Relations for Drug and Alcohol Centers

Most people do not wish to talk about drug and alcohol centers these days, yet we all know people who have addiction problems, perhaps a close friend, family member or business associate.

Public Relations for Bridge Builders

Public relations for bridge builders is very important and it makes sense that all the people in the local area understand the need for such infrastructure projects. Often, bridges while they are being built cause traffic jams and upset motorists.

Public Relations for Dams

Many people who live in areas below dams are concerned in case of a breach, which could send billions of gallons their way. Others are upset that dams cause salmon problems moving up river and threaten the natural flows of water. Dams are an important part of our fresh water supply strategy in our nation. We are not alone in that regard,

Public Relations for Hostels

In most countries they are hostels for people who travel so they have a place to stay for one or two nights. Many people who visit may not have the money to stay in expensive hotel rooms. Having enjoyed the hospitality of hostels in other countries and even here in the United States, while driving my bicycle from Oregon to Mexico it seems like a wonderful idea.

Self Aggrandizement 101; Pat Yourself on the Back in Style

If you are going to continually toot your own horn; then you need to know that there is a right way and a wrong way. Let's say you own a business or run the marketing department of a corporation and you'd like to do a little public-relations and a little publicity for your company or yourself. Let me give you some tips on Self Aggrandizement 101; Patting Yourself on the Back in Style.

Hot Artist & Band Press, Promo Kits!

Artist press kits can be very difficult to write well. Let a former artist press writer and agent with the William Morris Agency show you how to write a powerful press kit!

Creating PR by Way of Interviews

One great way to create public relations and Internet community goodwill for your online business is to do interviews of people in the industry. This does two things; first, it makes you look good being associated with other people that you are interviewing and it makes you look like you know what you are doing and you are well connected in the industry so you must be very good and even an expert in the field or industry sub sector.

Media Training: Interview Prep in an Era of No Privacy - 4 Steps to Avoid Becoming Media Roadkill

Likely to be interviewed by an investigative journalist? Beware, there is no privacy anymore. He or she may know more details about you than you would have imagined. Here's how to prepare so you won't become media roadkill.

Why PR is a Vital Part of your Online Marketing Promotion Campaign

How online PR can boost your business.

Maximizing your Nonprofit's Media Coverage

Is your nonprofit able to communicate proactively about both success and difficulties? Do you want media coverage that reflects what your spokespeople actually said? Would you like TV stations to use your colleagues' best quotes? Getting the media to cover your nonprofit is only half the battle. This article covers the steps you need to take in order to control the message and maximize the benefits of that coverage.

Top Ten Media Relations Tactics that Deliver Big Bang for the Effort with Very Few Bucks

It's time to determine your top three, high-return lead generation methods and evaluate how consistently you apply them. So often, we make single attempts at any variety of marketing or public relations tactics, only to abandon them before giving them the benefit of consistent application. Let the New Year be the year you apply focus, discipline, and consistency to the top three high-return lead generation methods in your business-building toolbox so you can reap the greatest rewards. To that end, here are nine powerful media relations tactics for growing businesses serious about generating quality leads.

Hire a PR Firm - Before You Need One

How can a company or individual know if it needs to hire a public relations/marketing firm? There are many factors to weigh when considering if you need to hire outside help to obtain the public relations, media relations, marketing boost, promotional or advertising assistance needed to take your company to the next level.

Five Steps to Build Publicity For Your Company

PR can propel your business into the spotlight. In fact, today’s most successful companies use PR to get the word out, reach potential customers and impact the bottom line. How do they do it? To get on the fast track, try these five tips to building a powerful PR program.

News You Can Use - Winning More New Business From Media Coverage

For many people, sending out a press release and seeing the article in print, or hearing your company mentioned on the radio, is the end in itself – but in my opinion, that's just the start. A timely story about your company can gain good coverage in trade, local and even national media if everything goes according to plan. Failing that, regular coverage in local and trade publications is certainly achievable – if you keep finding stories that are relevant and of interest.