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Insights from Jenna Guarneri’s You Need PR

Let’s be real—PR isn’t just for massive corporations with unlimited budgets, It’s for anyone looking to build a strong brand, earn trust, and stay relevant in today’s fast-moving world. 

Whether you’re launching a startup, growing a small business, or  managing your own personal brand, PR helps shape the way people see you. 

Public Relations is all about storytelling, reputation management, and building relationships. It's about humanizing your brand and creating narratives that inspire trust and loyalty with your audience.

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Industry awards are more than just a plaque on the wall, or a status symbol on a company’s website. They’re powerful tools that help boost credibility, increase visibility, and set businesses and individuals apart from the competition. 

Whether you’re a startup trying to make a name for yourself, a business leader looking to expand your influence, or an established brand wanting to stay relevant, awards can be a game-changer. 

Industry recognition can significantly boost your brand's visibility and attract new clients, something marketing alone may not always achieve. 

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We’ve seen this happen countless times: brands pour their heart and soul into a campaign, only to watch it fall flat. The culprit? A weak or nonexistent hook. 

Storytelling is at the heart of PR, but even the best campaigns can falter if they’re struggling to catch their audience’s attention. 

To reach your audience in today's content-rich environment, your story needs a hook that grabs them, sparks their curiosity, and keeps them engaged.

Are you curious as to how you can cut through the noise and make your message heard? We’re sharing five powerful tips to help you find the perfect hook for your next big story.

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The start of a new year is a time for new beginnings and ambitious goals. Whether you're setting personal resolutions, planning for client success, or strategizing for business growth, the possibilities are endless.  A fresh start is always exciting, but it’s also a critical time to take stock of your current strategies and identify the areas that could use improvement. While we equate a new year with new goals, the end of the year should be when you analyze your past success as well as failures.

From a PR standpoint, look at the strategies that resonated most with your audience. Which ones fell short of expectations? Once you understand your yearly performance, you can work on building a more effective and data-driven PR strategy for the year ahead. 

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If you ask most people, they’ll tell you the thought of standing in front of a room full of people scares them.  Palms are sweating, heart’s beating fast, and the mind is racing. Even the most seasoned of professionals struggle with public speaking, so trust us when we say, you are not alone! Glossophobia, aka, the fear of speaking in public is a common fear, with almost 1 in 4 people reporting that they have some related anxiety when it comes to getting up in front of others to present their ideas and share information. Being able to speak effectively, whether in a room full of people or in a virtual meeting, is a valuable skill that requires strong communication and the ability to engage with others. The goal is to not only get your audience’s attention, but to keep them engaged in what you’re saying.

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