We all procrastinate for one reason or another. It may be mundane tasks like filing or something that requires more time and therefore seems like too much effort. However, these tasks can build up and create more stress than you felt in the first place. To help you stop procrastinating and tackle your fears face on, we’ve rounded up some great tips to get you through it all. If prioritization is a struggle for you, check...
Owners of PR firms learn quickly that if they want to get paid fairly for their professional work, they must establish and account for hourly rates per staff at all levels. To get to the right place, they must manage salaries, overhead, benefits, out-of-pocket expenses, utilization rates and – most important – profitability. Related: Want to be fully booked with new clients? Create your signature system to really grow your business this year. In many ways, this...
In PR, we often write the speeches. However, how often do we use public speaking as our own PR tool? Public speaking is an underrated, yet fantastic way to increase the awareness of your own brand. It gives you the ability to communicate your message directly to key audiences. When used as part of the marketing mix to promote your brand and your message, it can provide a powerful boost to your own campaign. Public...
Social media casts the net wide, but it can be somewhat unfocused. Think about it this way – you’re posting, interacting, observing, and getting feedback, and all of this is helping to raise awareness. However, publicity is a much more focused approach and it can bring more significant results. Although social media is a great way to get the word out about your business offerings, public relations is an even better approach that takes a...
Public speaking is an underrated, yet fantastic way to increase the awareness of a brand. It gives you the ability to communicate your message directly to key audiences. When used as part of the marketing mix to promote your brand and your message, it can provide a powerful boost to your campaign. However, what sets apart a regular speech from a memorable one? What makes you the perfect presenter for your client, business, or for...
A lot of professional think that simply being good at something is enough to have clients knocking on their door. However, you need to be more than good to get attention and to get paid. Nailing down your first freelance client can be a daunting task, but once you get the ball rolling it becomes easier. We’ve rounded up a few ways to help you get your first freelance client. Each business is different and...
What’s the biggest challenge facing the PR industry? Mistrust – what the last decade left us to manage. Of brands, governments, non-profits, influencers; your neighbour and of course whoever you’ve matched up with on Tinder (but that’s nothing new).
Content is an essential part of any public relations and marketing plan. It’s how you can determine what you want to be known for and it will dictate how your audience sees you. Your content is what brings new people into your orbit, builds a relationship with your audience, and establishes you as an expert in your field.
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Women in Public Relations exists to help you succeed and to propel you into a leadership position. PR is known as the profession where you never stop learning, where forever students learn new skills, new practices, new tactics everyday. In our Public Relations Foundations course we share how you can turn your PR dream into an actionable plan.
