The following is a guest post from Tom McMakin, CEO of Profitable Ideas Exchange (PIE). Ashley looked out her office window on Broadway over at the Flatiron Building and counted the floors, calculating the approximate number of people who worked there. It was...
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Content Marketing #solopr Twitter Chat
Content marketing has always been integral to public relations, long before the current label. Many Solo PR Pros also wear the integrated marketing hat and are deeply involved in content marketing for clients. In an open letter, Digitas, who recently created a Content...
The more things change, the more they stay the same
We are delighted to share today's guest post from Solo PR Pro Premium Member, author and crisis communications expert, Doug Levy. Times and technologies change, but the realities that prompted one of the most famous emergency communications in history remain true...
Public Relations and Activism
Is activism the new black? We are living in a time where activism - social and political - is more prevalent than ever. Fiery speeches and pictures of protests populate our social feeds as often as recipes and puppy videos. In these highly charged times silence is no...
Knowing Your Worth as a Solo PR Pro
New and seasoned solo PR Pros often struggle with what to charge. You may consider the market, economy, scope, industry, and competitive landscape but ultimately what to charge comes down to how much the client will value you. In this TEDx talk, pricing consultant....
Webinar Recording: Three Lessons to Improve Your Networking Success
Solo PR Pro Premium member, Janet L. Falk, led an insightful session on how to plan for and succeed at networking events. Janet's strategy will change what you think you knew about networking and have you looking forward to mastering your next event. You can view the...
How to Succeed at Networking Events
This is a guest post from Solo PR Pro Premium Member, Janet L Falk of Falk Communications and Research. A version of this article first appeared on Bulldog Reporter. The majority of solo PR Pros gain business through referrals, so it is vital to build and nurture...
PRO Download: Spring Cleaning Checklist
It’s time to shed the winter layers and spring clean your business. Spring cleaning does not have to be an arduous task. Exclusively for Solo PR Pro Premium members, we have created a by-the-minute checklist to help you tackle tasks in manageable blocks of time....
Basic Guide to PR Planning
Strategic planning forms the cornerstone of what we do as communications consultants, and provides the foundation that allows us to gain consensus and chart a strategic course for – and with – our clients. What differentiates top consultants from others – including...
18 Cognitive Biases that can Impact Public Relations
Public relations professionals must often challenge perception to ensure that internal bias does not erode intended communication efforts. There have been many recent examples of disastrous results when bias is unchecked and communications campaigns are received...
Self-Promotion is Not Evil
Many professionals have a hard time using their professional skills to promote their business. You are bold and confident when doing work for clients but uncomfortable putting those same skills to use to promote yourself and your business. By failing to do PR for...
Community Tip: App That Records Phone Calls
This Community Tip comes from the Solo PR PRO Premium Closed Facebook Group. A members-only outlet for questions, discussions, lead-sharing and support/camaraderie, if you haven’t joined us there yet, just go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoloPRpremium/ and...