Mistakes will naturally be made in a do-it-yourself marketing campaign or DIY publicity campaign. But if you know some of the pitfalls to avoid, you can be one step ahead of the game. As professional publicists, we’re in the business of telling people what to do — giving them tips and techniques to utilize [...]
I’ve heard it a million times: “PR doesn’t work.” And then people break up with their publicist. I get it: Your relationship with your publicist is very important. I mean, they are your voice in the world, after all. 🌎 Most of the time when I hear these public relations breakup stories, people start by [...]
Social media has become an integral part of business language over the last couple decades, but one platform that still seems to mystify many business owners is LinkedIn. Why does this channel have such a hard code to crack? What are people missing, and how can they recalibrate for success? The leading social media platforms [...]
Not too recently I flew into Los Angeles from Budapest to meet with one of our extraordinary clients. While sitting in LAX, I got to thinking about PR. No surprise there, perhaps, given that PR is my business, but sometimes even the most familiar things in our world can reveal themselves in new ways. Specifically, [...]
Look, we can likely all admit, part of the thrill of getting a great media placement or interview is the bragging opportunity. Sure, media coverage establishes credibility and builds trust with existing and potential customers, but there’s also something really rewarding about landing brag-worthy media coverage and seeing yourself quoted or featured in a highly [...]
One thing I've learned through my decades-long PR career is you need to zag when others are zigging. Let me explain. In 1989 podcasts didn't exist. At that time, I worked for a Chicago public relations firm to pay my way through undergraduate school. Broadcast fax was king. To zag when others zigged back then [...]
With the rapid pace of technology, the public relations industry is experiencing continuous change. As we look to the future, it is important to consider what trends will shape PR in 2023 and beyond. Over the next few years, PR professionals must be prepared for a variety of technological advances that will impact how they [...]
I know I say this a lot, but it's true. Public relations is not rocket science. As with a lot of things in life, people tend to over-complicate it. But when you break down the essential steps to successful PR, it's easy. Think of it like this: PR is a job search. And when you're looking [...]
If you're looking for the best recipe to score earned editorial media, look no further than your kitchen. Actual food recipes are in high demand by newspaper, magazine, and blog editors. Wasabi Publicity client Olivette is a riverside community and farm near Asheville, North Carolina. In the first year of the PR campaign, educating [...]
As with most things, technology has made the world of PR both easier and more complicated. Back in the day, there was a clear path to landing your dream PR placements. You’d either hire a publicist to call their handful of media contacts, or you’d send press releases to let the world know about your [...]
