‘Media & PR’ category

Publicity Secrets Revealed – Why doing it yourself is easier than you think

March 4th, 2010 by Philippa Lowe

Ever sat in the Doctor’s waiting room, flicked through a magazine, spotted a competitor quoted in a feature and thought, “I should have been interviewed for that, our business has a far superior product/customer service/etc.”?

If you feel like the best-kept secret in your industry, and you want to stop communicating one-to-some and start sending your message to thousands, it’s time you had a look at generating your own publicity.

Let me share a few best-kept secrets that only PR pros know: » Read more: Publicity Secrets Revealed – Why doing it yourself is easier than you think

How to Pitch Your Business to the Media

February 25th, 2010 by Philippa Lowe

This article is what you should know about your business before pitching your story to a journalist (that no one else will tell you). 

There are a lot of reasons why people want to hear about your business, and they are all about those people – not you.

» Read more: How to Pitch Your Business to the Media

How to Promote Your Business in the Media using PR

February 20th, 2010 by Gina Pearce

How can you shine a light on your business without spending vast sums of money on advertising? Well, a good way to build your brand awareness is through Public Relations, by getting free editorials on your business. The advantage of editorials is that they cost less and are more credible and engaging than adverts as they are under the by line of the journalist.  » Read more: How to Promote Your Business in the Media using PR