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24 Entrepreneurs Explain How They Came Up With Their Business Name

Hearpreneur

While I would like to say there was a very expensive marketing and PR campaign for our company that really was not the case. PR gets a bad rap for spinning stories, but I believe that telling great, authentic stories is the real heart and soul of communications and public relations. 15-I wanted an ocean-related name.

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Small Businesses Must Make Data Privacy a Priority

Duct Tape Marketing

In addition to exposing individuals to possible identity theft, security breaches also expose companies to negative PR. Target not only spent $240 million to replace customers’ cards, but sales and the company’s stock price took a major hit from the resulting public fallout. Colleges, too, have been victims of cyber attacks.

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Things PR Pros Hate to Hear from Clients

Duct Tape Marketing

Things PR Pros Hate to Hear from Clients written by Guest Post read more at Duct Tape Marketing. When I was a TV reporter, I worked with many public relations firms. If I had to narrow it down to four things PR pros hate to hear, they are: 1. Public relations is a service-based industry.

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6 Viable Jobs For Young Professionals

YoungUpstarts

Public Relations Specialist. Public relations specialists need a variety of job skills that set them apart from other positions. There are public relations specialists that work with corporations, small businesses, and even with celebrities. But this shouldn’t be a deterrent. Computer Systems Analyst.

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30 Entrepreneurs Explain Why They Started Their Business

Hearpreneur

After being furloughed by the Harlem Globetrotters due to COVID-19, I founded Eric PR & Marketing, LLC as a way to help nonprofits and small businesses during difficult times. I officially parted ways with the Globetrotters in August and Eric PR & Marketing is my path forward. Thanks to Eric Nemeth, Eric PR & Marketing ! #6-

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Top Social Media Measurement and Tracking Tools

www.foliomag.com

Marketing/Communications/PR. Advertising and Public Relations. Booth-related Services. Advertising/Sales. Circulation/Audience Development. Art/Creative/Design. Finance/Accounting. Business Development. Web/Internet/IT/eMedia. Production/Printing/Manufacturing. Operations. Companys Focus. Association Publishing.

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29 Entrepreneurs Discuss Why They Love Their Business

Hearpreneur

I created Bow Tie Strategies – a boutique public relations firm – five years ago. Thanks to Megan Saulsbury, Canyon PR ! #13 To be successful in your own company requires a diverse knowledge that just isn’t afforded to you in the age of hyper-specialization as someone else’s employee.