We all get the emails, and they look something like this:
My name is Vicky, and I wanted to know if you would be interested in reaching key decision-makers across Information Technology and other industry verticals. We provide opt-in business emails with contact’s full name, company name, job title, phone and fax number, mailing address, SIC codes, industry description, employee size and revenue etc.
Would you like to hear a joke? OK, well, I can’t remember how it starts, but the punchline is “he eats chutes and leaves.”
Running a business involves a host of responsibilities to make the company a success, including managing money, customers, technology and marketing. However, what goes into your website and your email outreach to your customers are probably among the most crucial areas, which also may be one of the most commonly overlooked or dismissed. Following a…
Public relations takes time and depends on regular contact with the right reporters. When our client, Vaisala, came to us with exclusive lightning data, we knew we had to develop a strategy that would result in consistent media coverage over time.
In today’s online world, blogging has taken on increased importance as everyone from Fortune 500 companies to small-town mom-and-pop shops seek to expand their digital reach and ultimately improve their bottom line. After initially serving as an online venue for folks to share their feelings, thoughts and opinions to their followers, blogging has grown immensely…
Fort Collins has a booming startup scene. Companies that specialize in agtech, cryptocurrency and those coming out of the city’s Music District, are impressing colleagues, investors and the community with innovation. Over the last year, we recognized the entrepreneurial growth that is happening but also noticed the need for PR resources to support that growth and…
Industry-specific jargon can hinder successful and productive communication. As a graphic and web designer, I find myself explaining similar concepts over and over. What is apparent to me, is not always obvious to clients so here are a few tips to help you better communicate with your designer. And who knows? Maybe you know more…
As a business owner, especially one looking to expand your brand, it can be exciting to receive messages that “you’ve been shortlisted for an article of top companies” or that “you’ve been chosen to be featured in an article.” As a PR executive, I receive emails like this for my clients on a daily basis.…
Ever heard the phrase “purpose is the new digital?” It’s the idea that purpose will fundamentally change the dynamics of brands in the marketplace, just as digital has transformed the way brands and consumers interact, purchase and sell. Purpose-driven marketing is nothing new. According to the Nielsen 2015 Global Sustainability Report, two out of three…
Who needs media training? Talking to the media seems simple enough, right? You may have an expert opinion on a hot topic in the news and the media wants your perspective. But you open your mouth and talk over the reporter’s (and audience’s) head, you keep babbling and never get to the point or your…