Owners of PR firms learn quickly that if they want to get paid fairly for their professional work, they must establish and account for hourly rates per staff at all levels. To get to the right place, they must manage salaries, overhead, benefits, out-of-pocket expenses, utilization rates and – most important – profitability. Related: Want to be […]

A career portfolio is a collection of items that shows your work. It contains evidence of your knowledge, skills, and abilities, highlighting what you’ve learned, what you know, and what you can do. Many people assume career portfolios are only useful in a job search but they can be used in a variety of situations […]

In PR, we often write the speeches. However, how often do we use public speaking as our own PR tool? Public speaking is an underrated, yet fantastic way to increase the awareness of your own brand. It gives you the ability to communicate your message directly to key audiences. When used as part of the […]

New uncertainties call for new measures in the digitally connected world, where social distancing and digital presence has become a new normal. Small businesses, like superheroes, are discovering new and innovative ways to use their superpowers to continue in the business.

I own a PR agency. I run a training company for PR teams. I’ve been in an interracial relationship with a Black man for more than a decade. I also grew up in the Aryan Nation capital of the world. 

Social media casts the net wide, but it can be somewhat unfocused. Think about it this way – you’re posting, interacting, observing, and getting feedback, and all of this is helping to raise awareness. However, publicity is a much more focused approach and it can bring more significant results. Although social media is a great […]

Businesses have been using newsletters for years. The tool is nothing new. However, many people do not realize the true power of a monthly newsletter as a PR tool. When used effectively, newsletters can provide cost-effective medium for building relationships and maintaining regular contact with your current and prospective clients. This leaves you more room […]

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’ve put together a list of women in public relations that are working to accelerate change. International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women – while also marking a call to action for accelerating gender equality. #EachforEqual is about ‘Collective Individualism’ […]

Public speaking is an underrated, yet fantastic way to increase the awareness of a brand. It gives you the ability to communicate your message directly to key audiences. When used as part of the marketing mix to promote your brand and your message, it can provide a powerful boost to your campaign. However, what sets […]

A lot of professional think that simply being good at something is enough to have clients knocking on their door. However, you need to be more than good to get attention and to get paid. Nailing down your first freelance client can be a daunting task, but once you get the ball rolling it becomes […]