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Why That $1 Million Doesn’t Always Mean Your Crowdfunding Campaign Was A Success

YoungUpstarts

With that number in mind, think strategically about the costs for website and campaign development, PR, digital marketing and all aspects of product costs, even the “hidden” ones. If the goal of your PR effort is to drive sales, you want to look at outlets that are more likely to convert.

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Million Dollar PR On A Dime

YoungUpstarts

The inventors of a reusable grocery bag were featured in their local Denver newspaper, which then was syndicated and ended up running in newspapers around the country. Again these media outlets are looking for good stories; all you have to do is reach out! A local story can extend well beyond your local market.

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24 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Names

Hearpreneur

We were sued shortly after starting because there was an SOS Staffing in Denver that was publicly held. On the way north from the Chicago suburbs to Wisconsin, I thought it would be a great idea to have my own PR firm. Photo Credit: Steve Lowisz. Originally our name was SOS Consulting (Strategic Outsourcing Services).

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Startup Lessons Learned 2011 streaming live

Startup Lessons Learned

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Why The SBIC Doesn’t Work For Venture Capital Anymore

Feld Thoughts

Next, there is the wonderful PR quote about the SBIC that says “Since the program’s inception, SBIC “success stories” include the funding of companies such as Apple, Costco and FedEx when they were burgeoning small businesses.” I’d be happy to meet with you.

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State of Colorado COVID-19 Innovation Response Team, Part IV – Replacing Myself, Days 7-9

OnlyOnce

GOOD CALL One of our private sector guys goes rogue on PR, total bummer – this part (comms) about what we are doing could be more coordinated for sure, but not a priority Lots of texts/call with Jared, such a smart and thoughtful guy, really interesting.

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Startup Lessons Learned

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