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Having a pitching strategy is crucial in winning top placements in the media. Journalists are essentially the ‘cool kids’ at school and you’re the outsider trying to score a seat at their lunch table. Getting that seat is no easy…
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You just need to think out of the box: Amanda Rowland, PR Executive at IBA, explains 2017 has started off as busy as ever at IBA with several of our clients making major announcements or attending key events in January.…
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Guest Blog by Mike Owen, Marketing Consultant, Modo Marketing The buyer journey is over 75% complete before customers reach out to sales More and more companies are looking to build relationships with social influencers Feed relevant content to establish relationships,…
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2016 was the year of upsets. Who would have predicted the UK voting to leave the European Union? Certainly not the polls. And who would have predicted reality TV star and self-proclaimed King of Twitter Donald Trump would have won…
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A successful PR campaign is built through weaving a pattern of communication. Bundling all your client’s news into one juicy package is only going to get you one piece of coverage no matter how juicy it is… unless you’re Apple…
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In my last blog, I spoke about how company executives are at risk of blundering into a controversial or negative comment if they are unsuitably prepared for a press interview, and the topics they should stick to discussing. We’ve been…
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10 golden rules for press interviews - Part 2 In my last blog I talked about how the press interview is a staple part of any PR program, but can also be a minefield – and you only see the…
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In today's changing media landscape, executive interviews still remain a journalist's 'bread and butter' when it comes to producing copy. A journalist also lives and dies by their contacts, so give them one good interview and expect to see them…
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International events can be a key part of a PR and marketing campaign for brands and organisations. The signal is – you are big, global and successful. Whether you're launching a new product, making a major announcement or kicking off…
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Hot topics can equal hot coverage The hijacking trifecta: issue, position, expert Finding the right balance is essential The summer has arrived, and that means many in the B2B world have the out-of-office on, and are enjoying soaking up the…