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16 PR Strategies Every Small Business Should Stop Using Right Now

Up and Running

PR can do wonders for your startup or small business, but not all strategies have proven to be effective. Below, 16 entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) share the one PR strategy they think all startups and small businesses should stop using, and why. Over-the-Top Self-Promotion. Press Release Avalanches.

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The New New New Rules of Marketing and PR

Duct Tape Marketing

The New New New Rules of Marketing and PR This content from: Duct Tape Marketing. My good friend David Meerman Scott stopped by the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast recently to talk about the release of the 3rd Edition of his mega best selling book The New Rules of Marketing and PR. Related Posts: Has Social Media Changed Customer Service?

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10 Essential PR Tips for Startups

mashable.com

10 Essential PR Tips for Startups. Sign up for her course on “ PR for Startups ” to learn more about getting media coverage for your fledgling business. .” In fact, an interesting study, infographic or other data sometimes warrants its own pitch. TIP: As a startup – use PR for link building.

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Wealth and Ownership Amid A Shifting Global Financial Order

Duct Tape Marketing

And it just kind of hit me one day that two things, one that they all fell under this meme that had made its way around social media called You'll Own Nothing. that's one of many examples of what social credit is in China. These were all things meant to, to go after your social standing.

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If I Gave You a $100,000 Marketing Budget, What Would You Do With It?

Up and Running

Typically, we just don’t have enough money to warrant having a formal marketing budget. Social Media. Let’s face it: developing a marketing budget for a small business is usually not a very big priority. Sometimes we just ignore doing one because it’s depressing. Campaign Development. Content Creation.

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5 Non Spammy Ways To Get a Blogger’s Attention

Duct Tape Marketing

Everyone, from PR firms to individuals with a product to sell, pitches bloggers these days. Getting coverage or exposure for your business by way of a number of highly read blogs should be a foundational element of your PR approach.

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Twitter Link Roundup #33 – Design, Copywriting, Marketing, Small Business, Social Media And More

crowdSPRING Blog

These posts and videos are about design, startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Has Your Startup Given Performance-Based Warrants? 5 Step Small Business PR Plan for Today – [link]. Social media and brand consistency – [link]. – [link].