Keeping the Love Alive

By |2016-10-13T16:38:26-04:00September 28th, 2009|

Once your “Love Potion” has taken effect—that is, once you have a journalist’s attention-- here are a few tips on how to keep it: Get to the point. Keep it simple. When talking to the media it’s time to break out your “elevator pitch” - you remember, that one to two minute snappy description of [...]

A Love Potion for the Media

By |2016-10-13T16:38:26-04:00September 23rd, 2009|

I've worked at building relationships with the media for years and over that time I've come to realize that there's no real short-cuts. What works with journalists are the same basic  rules we all learned in kindergarten. To open the media flood gates and become a sought-after expert, follow those same basic rules for building [...]

Are you ready for the flood?

By |2016-10-13T16:38:26-04:00September 21st, 2009|

We’re a team of media professionals. We should have been better prepared. Instead, last week we were caught without a boat when the dam burst. We received a flood of response after publishing a survey asking about how PR fits into your marketing plan and what sort of training would be most helpful. When I [...]

Does Your Business Need a Hearing Aide

By |2016-10-13T16:38:26-04:00September 16th, 2009|

In today's world, to stay ahead of your competition you practically need a Ouija Board. Successfully navigating a business takes a delicate mix of reading signs, being sensitive to the cultural zeitgeist, and good intuition. It seems an impossible task until you realize there's a single source that can act as your map, compass and [...]

6 Tips for Businesses to Stay Relevant

By |2016-10-13T16:38:26-04:00August 28th, 2009|

“Be light on your feet” is perhaps the best business advice I’ve received regarding today's economy. Never has there been a more important time to be flexible and nimble in your business strategy. In this uncertain economy, it is a must. It may be the most important thing a company can do. A company must [...]

Three steps to free PR

By |2016-10-13T16:38:26-04:00July 29th, 2009|

I recently received an email from Shel Horowitz, author and entrepreneur, asking how he could best use PitchRate.com to his advantage. His question was simple: "I've been on Pitchrate every now and then, but have never figured out how best to use it. If you were me, what would be the first two or three [...]

Lame Claim to Fame at Work contest

By |2016-10-13T16:38:26-04:00July 24th, 2009|

Share your best Lame Claim to Fame at Work story. Are you an interior designer that ordered the wrong fabric for Leona Helmsleys' dog? An author that coaxed JD Salinger out of seclusion so he could sue you? Did you forget to pick the green M&M's out of Led Zeppelins candy dish? We want to [...]

IIDA and PitchRate.com partner to make it easier than ever to grow business

By |2016-10-13T16:38:28-04:00July 23rd, 2009|

It's partnerships that really allow business to thrive, not just in tough economic times but all the time. That's why we’re excited to announce our partnership with the International Interior Design Association, or  IIDA! PitchRate.com plans to help IIDA : PitchRate.com is free PR for IIDA members and their businesses. Journalists in all facets of [...]

PR —The Ultimate Stimulus Package; How to get your word out for free

By |2016-10-13T16:38:28-04:00July 21st, 2009|

Imagine you could publicize your company or product to countless potential customers at no cost. You can! PR, both online and in traditional media, offers the ultimate stimulus package for small businesses seeking to jumpstart their recovery. Marketing on the Internet can also help level the playing field between small companies and their larger competitors. [...]

Giant Snowman Doles Out Pez, Bad PR

By |2016-10-13T16:38:28-04:00July 16th, 2009|

PR opportunities this big don't come around often, and the Pez company doesn't seem to be flexible enough to take advantage of it. The Doss family run a museum dedicated to Pez in California (where else?). For their gift shop they created a 7 foot 10 inch working replica of a snowman Pez dispenser. Recognized [...]