Why You Need PR

As I sat down to focus on my next blog topic, I thought it was no coincidence that the topic I had in my notes mimicked not only the title, but the concept of my first book, “You Need PR” which is being released on Tuesday, May 10th. To say I am excited is an understatement. Not only am I now a first-time author, but I am now able to share with all of you my passion for PR on a much grander scale. It’s why I chose to start my own NYC public relations firm in 2015.

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Why Thought Leadership is Important for Your PR Strategy

In order to make an impact, a good PR campaign needs to include strategic planning. The divisive strategy that is created early on will help to set a client apart from their competitors within the industry. The long-term goal with any PR campaign is to ensure we’ve reached the level of success our clients strive for. It’s one of the many reasons businesses turn to PR firms to help get them to that next level.

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Pitching Etiquette 101 – What You Need to Know Before Starting Your Media Outreach

The media is an ever-shifting industry which means PR executives must constantly be thinking of new ways in which to be relevant to their client’s audience. Part of the job includes conducting outreach along with securing media placements and that entails crafting a copious amount of pitch emails on a daily basis. The goal of a successful media pitch is to secure a feature for the client, whether it’s in print, television, radio, or even on a podcast. The way in which this is achieved is through “selling"(aka ‘pitching’) to a media person on why your client should be given “free” airtime or print space.

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