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Why PR Agencies Give Too Much Work for Free

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...

How to Build Your Public Relations Career Portfolio

A career portfolio is a collection of items that shows your work. It contains evidence of your knowledge, skills, and abilities, highlighting what you’ve learned, what you know, and what you can do. Many people assume career portfolios are only useful in a job search but they can be used in a variety of situations such as performance reviews, professional development plans, and more.

Why Publicity is More Effective Than Social Media

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...

PR Tools: The Power of a Monthly Newsletter

Businesses have been using newsletters for years. The tool is nothing new. However, many people do not realize the true power of a monthly newsletter as a PR tool. When used effectively, newsletters can provide cost-effective medium for building relationships and maintaining regular contact with your current and prospective clients. This leaves you more room in your marketing budget for other promotional activities.

Women in PR: Your Career Action Plan

Many of us will plan to accomplish a whole list of things in the new year. My list is usually the typical – go to the gym, eat healthier, save money, etc. But, this year I pledge to follow a career action plan and finally get some long term goals checked off my list. Use our 5 tips to help you land that new job, earn more money or simply celebrate your career successes! Make more money...