During the February 8 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed online newsrooms, best practices for pitching, and tips for staying on top of blogging and social media. In addition to the downloadable transcript in PDF, the following highlights some of the...
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Gifting Reporters, When Life Gets In the Way, & More
During the February 1 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed handling new employees of a long-time client, giving gifts to reporters, and managing your workload in the wake of a family tragedy . In addition to the downloadable transcript in PDF, the...
Solo PR Pros Make the PR Industry Stronger
When PRSA asked me to participate in their series “12 Trends That Will Change Public Relations in 2012,” I saw it as an opportunity to expose the uninitiated to the benefits of working with a Solo PR Pro. In “Solo PR Pros — The Profession’s Secret Weapon,” I lay out...
Discussing Ethics, Politics, and more
During the January 25 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed alternatives to the large media databases, the Paula Deen scandal and associated PR ethics, and the political climate. In addition to the downloadable transcript in PDF, the following highlights...
How To Build A Conversation Calendar For Social Media
Contributed by Content & Community Specialist Heather Rast. As social media becomes more integrated with PR services, the need for mapping activity to strategic objectives, efficient tactical workflow, controls to ensure on-brand messages will continue to grow. In...
PR and Sales, Finding Subcontractors, and more
During the January 18 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed the relationship between PR and sales, finding subcontractors, the Italian cruise ship disaster, and much more. In addition to the downloadable transcript in PDF, the following highlights some...
Why are consultants’ fees so high?
Independent consultants typically don’t have the overhead of a larger firm, and while they are usually an excellent value by comparison, why do their rates still sound so high? Not only is this a question some clients may ponder, but those new to consulting often...
Managing Social Networks, Moonlighting & More
During the January 11 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed keeping abreast of new social networks, balancing 9-5 along with consulting work, and the best conferences/events to attend in 2012. In addition to continuing to provide a downloadable...
Building Media Lists, Managing Clients’ Social Media Needs, & More
During the January 4 #solopr Twitter chat, independent PR pros discussed building national media lists on a budget, using mindmap software, handling a client's social media presence, and 2012 PR resolutions. Specifically, the following questions were addressed: 1. How...
January Lets You “Re-do”
This post contributed by Content & Community Specialist Heather Rast. The early weeks of every year can be pretty symbolic. We give ourselves a pass to shirk the poor work habits of just a few weeks prior. Hopes abound that a big red “re-do” button will let us...
Hot Posts of 2011
2011 Has been a great year for Solo PR Pro. We grew our readership (which means we’re helping more indies get the information they need) and participation in our weekly Twitter chat (thanks to everyone spreading the good word with the #solopr hash tag) expanded to...
Financial Success: It’s A Numbers Game For Indies
This post contributed by Heather Rast, Content and Community Specialist for Solo PR Pro. In the corporate and agency worlds, there are resources to help career-minded professionals assess their financial place in the talent stream. I remember a rule of thumb I picked...