One of Donald Trump's major platform promises is to tighten immigration laws. We already have a shortage of workers with digital skills and recruiters report that they are struggling to find people with the right talent. Predictions are that tighter immigration laws will make it even harder to find technically skilled workers. Marketing and PR jobs are one area … [Read more...]
Why Press Releases Are Still a Viable PR Techniqiue
We hear the lament that press releases are dead every so often. It's true that the old press release, as it was first used more than 100 years ago now, is indeed no longer effective. However, the humble press release, along with everything else PR, has had to adapt and change with the shifting media landscape. MEDIA SOURCE According to the 2016 Global … [Read more...]
Search & Owned Media Most Used by Journalists
The 2016 Businesswire Media Survey revealed this nugget of information: Journalists looking for information on a company first do a Google search, then visit the company website and go to their newsroom. So if you want to be media ready - and every company ought to strive for that - here's the plan: Google: Take a hard look at the Google search results for your company … [Read more...]
Tech Tool that Makes Digital PR a Breeze
FREE WEBINAR ON DIGITAL PR STRATEGY NOVEMBER 9, 2016 I've been using my 10-step Digital PR plan for several years now and have long wished for one tool that could do everything needed to implement each step. Until recently I've had to use several tools, which drove me crazy. I like things to be easy and effective. And, as a small agency, I need it to be affordable … [Read more...]
Content and Links – Google’s Top Ranking Factors
A new study published today by Stone Temple Consulting shows that inbound links are still one of the top ranking factors in the Google algorithm, despite many changes in the recent past. The study is a tough read if you are not statistically or mathematically inclined, so here's the Cliff Notes version: After looking at several other studies and then using two different … [Read more...]
