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The 4 Keys to a Successful Public Relations Strategy

Navigate the Channel

As a small business, you may not be entirely sure where public relations fits within your marketing efforts and why it matters, and you may not be sure where advertising and promotion end and public relations begins, let alone have a dedicated public relations department that knows PR’s ins-and-outs.

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What is Public Relations? The Definition of PR in 100 Words or Less

Hubspot

Public Relations professionals help a business or individual cultivate a positive reputation with the public through various unpaid or earned communications, including traditional media, social media, and in-person engagements. There’s an old saying: “Advertising is what you pay for; publicity is what you pray for.”.

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The Rewarding World of Small Business Consulting

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If you're an expert in your field, whether it's sales, marketing, IT, or finances, you can make good money as a small business consultant. Below, let's review what small business consulting entails, what services are offered, and how to start a small business consulting firm. Sales and marketing consulting.

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How to Write an Effective Communications Plan [+ Template]

Hubspot

While it was a funny (albeit dangerous) start to the new year, this small boost of infamy was a PR mess for the detergent brand in question, Tide , whose crisis communication team had to figure out how to respond to America’s teens swallowing their toxic product. For example, you might conduct an audit to identify gaps in your marketing plan.

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29 of the Best Social Media Marketing Blogs of 2018

Hubspot

We at HubSpot are thrilled to give you the marketing insights you need by way of the HubSpot Marketing Blog. Social Media Explorer, founded by Jason Falls, is constantly pumping out great posts on social media's impact on marketing and public relations. Small Business Trends. Social Business.

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What Is Local PR and How Does It Work? [Examples]

Hubspot

That is where public relations comes in. Ultimately, the goal of public relations is to maintain positive communication with the world, and ensure your brand image represents your company's core values and offerings. With local PR, businesses can build brand loyalty within their own community. Local PR examples.

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Nimble Adds Social Data to CRM

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Seamless combination of contact management with social media is a big deal: when I showed Nimble to a colleague who runs a public relations agency, her eyes lit up. Integrations are currently available for Outlook, Gmail, Google Calendar, MailChimp email, Wufoo web forms, and HubSpot marketing automation.

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