Nothing blows people’s minds more than turning down their business, especially in Israel’s business culture. As business people with a strong, American background, we seek to work in a win-win paradigm. Sometimes a request/demand/deadline/approach just won't work or is unreasonable. People are often incredulous when we decline to accept in an ill-conceived request, even when our decision is accompanied by a detailed explanation.
Topics: Public relations, Press coverage, PR, Client relations, Planning
So, you are getting ready to hire your PR team. (We're hoping it's us, of course.) No matter what, here are some tips that will help maximize the relationship.
Topics: Public relations, Journalist, News value, Press coverage, Content marketing
The past decade has seen a clear trend toward attenuated press releases. Gone are the days of public relations people writing long screeds, with endless quotes and reams of data. This is partially an outgrowth of the use of email, social media, and chat as the preferred forms of communication between the public relations community and the press (which, for our purposes, includes bloggers and analysts). The explosion of technologies and information, in general, has, in turn, led to journalists’ exploding email boxes.
Topics: Public relations, Journalist, DIY, Press release, Media coverage, Media
“Everybody has a price” – but, what if…
Topics: Public relations, Marketing, Brand, Audience, Message, PR, Corporate communications
Topics: Public relations, Media resources, Israel
Topics: Public relations, Marketing, Award, PR, Review, Internal communications, Corporate communications
New Year’s Resolutions for Success with Your PR Firm
Topics: Public relations, Journalist, Press coverage, Marketing