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During the May 16 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed taking vacations, thoughts on PR journalism, creating infographics, & more. In addition to the downloadable transcript in PDF, the following highlights some of the most popular tweets from the chat: [View the story "#SoloPR Chat Highlights - 5/16/2012" on Storify]Be sure to check out [...]

During the May 9 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed connecting with hard to reach media contacts, pitching radio shows and podcasts, and minimizing distractions when working from home. In addition to the downloadable transcript in PDF, the following highlights some of the most popular tweets from the chat: [View the story "#SoloPR Chat [...]

During the April 4 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed press release distribution, the Belvedere Vodka Facebook issue, and finding inexpensive graphic design services. In addition to the downloadable transcript in PDF, the following highlights some of the most popular tweets from the chat:   [View the story "#SoloPR Chat Highlights - 4/04/2012" on [...]

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. [...]