During this week’s #solopr Twitter chat, we primarily discussed PressWiki – http://www.presswiki.org – a new, free tool for aggregating media contact information. We were joined on the chat by Amy Mengel of readMedia, that company that created PressWiki. In keeping with the wiki format, anyone can create an account on PressWiki and make changes, corrections and [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, August 29, 2010
What are the networking secrets of the top Solo PR Pros? As part of the #solopr Twitter chat held the week of August 23, pros in PR consulting shared their experiences and advice on this and other topics. We addressed the following questions: 1. How do you follow up with potential clients without appearing too pushy? 2. [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, August 19, 2010
The #solopr chat on Twitter this week once again gathered a terrific crowd of top independent PR pros, and the discussion was both informative and fun. We addressed the following questions: 1. How much credibility do you place in recommended “PR blog” lists (are they popularity contests)? 2. How far does your geographical reach extend, either professionally [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, August 12, 2010
During the August 11 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR consultants offered their insights on topics submitted by the community. We addressed the following questions: 1. Are you using video with your press releases? How? 2. As a follow-up: How much old-school b-roll are you using? Are your audiences asking for it? 3. On which social media platforms have [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, August 5, 2010
During the August 4 #solopr Twitter chat, Solo PR Pros shared tips and tricks on a wide-range of topics, including: 1. Do you have a business plan? What format, and how did you develop it? 2. What do you think about NEWSBASIS (the PR/journo networking site)? 3. Do you take rush jobs? Any guidelines or suggestions? 4. Summer is [...]
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