Do you blog? So many people are blogging these days. Even more are reading blogs. Many of those people consider themselves bloggers. But what if you are a solo-entrepreneur or small business owner? Should you blog too? My answer to that is YES! A 2010 survey done by Hubspot found that 46% of people
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Category: Get Connected
Building Community and Connections – BConnected Style
This past weekend I had the pleasure of joining a small group of online movers and shakers so to speak. It was the BConnected Conference in Gatineau, Quebec. This was my first time at BConnected. It was an intimate conference. The number of attendees was small and that really allowed each of us to connect.
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Pitching the Media: 6 Tips for Crafting a Pitch That Hits The Mark
OK, we have talked about pitches that fail to impress but how do you craft a pitch or press release that hits the mark? How do you get noticed? How do you make it past the pile of press releases, emails and stories? There are a few things you need to think about
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The Pitch – The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Ah, the pitch. I have worked in the media for years and see all kinds of PR pitches. There is the good pitch. There is the bad pitch. There is the UGLY pitch. You know the good ones because they are the right fit. These are the PR pitches addressed to you, that
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5 Ways to Use Social Media to Connect with Brands and Media
If you are looking to promote yourself, your brand or your company it is easier now than ever before in my opinion. The Internet and social media, in particular, make telling the world about you and your company or brand …. just a click away. It does take a little bit of effort. When
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