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During the December 7 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed news wire services, controlling clients, and slower work periods. Specifically, the following questions were addressed: 1a. What news release/news wire services get your high ranking? Free or for a fee. What has worked for you? #solopr 1b. Do you ever get inbound media interest [...]

During the October 12 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed bad PR stories, image consulting, & more. Specifically, the following questions were addressed: 1. Is it better for a #solopr pro to be a generalist or a specialist? 2. Recently, a PR pro got caught using f-bomb, etc. re: blogger: http://bit.ly/ospMji Do these stories [...]

During the August 24 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed sharing pricing information, using current events in media pitches, and social media referral sources. Specifically, the following questions were addressed: 1. We’ve seen posts lately from @MackCollier, @spinsucks and @ericamallison on this lately: do you post your prices online? #solopr 2. @KeithTrivitt of @prsa [...]

During the July 27 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed work situations, growth goals, contacting press, and inattentive clients. Specifically, the following questions were addressed: 1. Do you work from home, or an off-site office? Pros/cons? #solopr 2. Do you know how much you want to grow? How do you decide? #solopr 3. What’s [...]

During the June 15 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros shared insight on reporter etiquette, solo PR dress codes, and influencer identification tools. Specifically, the following questions were addressed: 1. Orig asked on the LI group- http://linkd.in/kArPXz -do you send a thank you email to reporters who cover your clients? #solopr 2. Do you “dress” [...]

During the May 25 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed radio placements, ProfNet Connect, PR as a dirty word, and biggest measurement challenges.  Specifically, the following questions were addressed: 1. This article (by a radio person) on “Why Radio Still Matters” http://ow.ly/52xFx inspired me to ask, do you think it does? #solopr 2. @TexAnne [...]

During the April 27 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed time-keeping systems, connecting with the media, and generating publicity for small businesses. Specifically, the following questions were addressed: 1. What do you use for time keeping programs/systems? 2. How can you make connections with the media when they don’t know who you are? 3. [...]

During the March 30 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed dealing with upscale clients, pursuing membership sites, firing someone who’s under-performing,  and journalists’ social media behavior. The following questions were addressed: 1. If client has w/an “upscale” product but unwilling to give any away, what would you do? They’re an unknown. 2. What’s the upside/downside [...]

During the March 16 #solopr Twitter chat, solo PR pros shared insight on announcing new clients, using services like HARO and Profnet, and changes in people’s Twitter habits. The following questions were addressed: 1. Do you announce new clients? 2. Do you use HARO and/or Profnet? Have you ever had success with either? 3.  Do [...]

During the March 9 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros touched upon avoiding spam, the definition of PR, partnering with non-profits, and marketing your services as a subcontractor. The following questions help guide the conversation: 1. How do you avoid sending spam emails when you need to blast news/reach a large audience? 2. Can a [...]