View from Seed

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Most founders know the value of publicity, but earning press can be a massive headache. Founders who are stressed about when they should reach out to press ought to keep in mind that journalists are looking for stories all the time, we don’t churn out pieces overnight, and the world doesn’t read nearly as much as you think they do.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 22, 2019

Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Now, even the earliest stage startup can rise to visibility or be forever lost by their first media spotlight, so it behooves us all to know the rules early.

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Feld Thoughts

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

Our 2014 project is FG Press. ” Hence FG Press. If you are a fan of analogies, Techstars is to “angel investing before Techstars” as FG Press is to “traditional publishing.” The post Introducing FG Press appeared first on Feld Thoughts. ” We are running an experiment in the first year.

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Rembrandt Communications

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Tips to boost online awareness fast without spending a fortune Yes, Google just announced that links in your press releases should be marked as “no follow” in order to avoid negative rankings by the search engine. However, that doesn’t mean you should stop announcing valuable news and information online.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

We help our clients maintain or build momentum by securing them press and media placements. . We don’t just create and “blast” out press releases, we take the time to zero in, heavily focus and do individual follow ups with press and media contacts. My company is a boutique Chicago-based PR firm.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Check for positive or negative news articles, press releases, relationships, and support of community organizations. Do research on investor visibility via Google and social media. Start by checking the profile and credentials of investor principals on LinkedIn and industry associations. Invite the investor to dinner or fun-related activity.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 12, 2021

Current advertising and public relations startups are already poised along these lines, all the way from clothes shopping, art galleries, online advertising, to managing press releases. But we are a long way from agents that can do full natural language processing from voice and think on their own.

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crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2011

I have been spending some time recently with the online business press. Lots of great articles and information out there, so I thought it was time for another edition of the Business Press roundup!

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Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

In fact, according to the latest trend data and press reports , these Baby Boomers have grown yearly to 41 percent of small business owners, second only to Gen-X, at 44 percent. Some people are calling business ownership the ‘new mid-life crisis’ for the 72 million-strong demographic once thought to be over the hill.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 1, 2014

Not so long ago, training to meet the press and television reporters was a realm reserved for top business executives only. Brad Phillips entrepreneur media training meet the press startup' Most entrepreneurs I know admit to a poor first media interaction, and many are still waiting for the instant replay. Marty Zwilling.

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Rembrandt Communications

MARCH 3, 2016

There are still many places where you can write a press release and have it posted as-is on various, media-venues. Instead, press releases are a tool to let your target-market know about your latest news and […]. The post How to Distribute a Press Release appeared first on Boost sales with BtoB Content Strategy and PR here.

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Berkonomics

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

And we rightly celebrate each such pairing, often with a mutual press release. Call it a “press release partnership.” Without a plan, these partnerships usually end up merely as press release partnerships, fading into the sunset shortly after announcement. The post Is your strategic partnership just a glorified press release?

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Rembrandt Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Is it time to build positive press? Are you happy with the positive press or surprised at the results? The post The Top 5 Ways to Build Positive Press for Your Business Fast appeared first on Boost sales fast with content marketing strategy and PR here.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 1, 2022

In fact, this article was driven by a startup press release I saw a while back, highlighting a startup’s “geo-fencing technology” as a new basis for discount coupons. How many customers will have any idea what this means to them?

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The Startup Magazine

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The medical alert gives you and your loved ones peace of mind, knowing an emergency response is just a press away. Close-up Of Senior Woman Pressing Alarm Button For Emergency 5. Having this lifeline eases worries about lying injured alone for hours without assistance. The small monthly fee is well worth the security it provides.

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Rembrandt Communications

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Otherwise, you wouldn’t be distributing a press […]. Content Strategy PR Writing Tips press release' You’ve all seen this before… “We are so excited to be working with…” “We are thrilled to have…” Guess what? I have a little secret for you – we already know you are excited and thrilled with the news.

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Steve Blank

MARCH 15, 2017

But my favorite was when the public relations manager told me, “We’re here to summarize the data sheets and put them in press releases and then answer the phone in case the press calls.”. My new head of Public Relations quickly learned that my admin could answer calls from the press. Titles Are Not Your Job.

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Rembrandt Communications

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Then, create new articles, special reports, email campaigns, social media posts, press releases, webinars, and more relevant to these popular ideas and communicate it to your target audience. Hot trends will stick out and give you an idea of which direction to go. Take action for holiday sales success!

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Feld Thoughts

MARCH 5, 2014

It’s the first title from FG Press and is in a category we call “startup fiction” and expect to be publishing a lot of. About six months ago I told him about the idea we were cooking up for FG Press and asked if he wanted to publish with us as an experiment. FG Press book startup fiction uncommon stock'

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Rembrandt Communications

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

After all, the expensive press releases, media relations, events, and content involved with PR offer little proof of how they will affect the overall, bottom line. By adding specific words, coding and links to press releases, articles, case studies, tip sheets, and other marketing collateral, you can track pertinent data.

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Version One Ventures

MARCH 3, 2021

Prepare a press kit. A press kit doesn’t have to be super fancy, but it’s an important tool to share with media outlets, reporters and investors, so that your messaging and story are consistent. A good press kit should include: . The news you want to share. It’s never an imposition: your investors want you to succeed!

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Rembrandt Communications

JANUARY 25, 2013

The Top 3 Reasons to Distribute an SEO Press Release Today’s technology allows small businesses to build awareness online cost-effectively. Traditional public relations (PR) activities such as developing story ideas, talking to media members and promoting various events are important.

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Rembrandt Communications

FEBRUARY 15, 2013

Save Money and Get Better Results with your PR Efforts If you look on the Internet, you will see some horrible press releases. And the businesses that distributed them probably thought they would be inundated with media and sales inquiries as soon as the press releases went live. Has this happened to you? If so, [.].

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2016

In case you missed it, the press yesterday ran several stories questioning the viability of a wireless charging company I invested in… Continue reading on Both Sides of the Table »

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Rembrandt Communications

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Plus, your press clippings add an impressive touch to your new-employee marketing materials and onboarding process. Let’s say your business appears in the press frequently promoting your special work culture, valuable employee benefits, expertise, success in the industry, and more… with no mention of the competition. Think about it.

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Software By Rob

AUGUST 4, 2010

They include: adding a press page (18 appearances so far) re-writing the about page revamping the right sidebar including new links to my startup book and twitter account Keep your eyes peeled for a new post tomorrow morning.

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Hearpreneur

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

We help our clients maintain or build momentum by securing them press and media placements. . We don’t just create and “blast” out press releases, we take the time to zero in, heavily focus and do individual follow ups with press and media contacts. My company is a boutique Chicago-based PR firm.

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Rembrandt Communications

JULY 28, 2010

But before you contact the media or post a press release, ask yourself if the information you’re about to send is really newsworthy. As a new business owner, it’s easy to rush through publicity efforts in order to concentrate or core business activities and priorities. Will a reporter really care about what you have to [.].

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Rembrandt Communications

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Here, you’ll help others, get some positive press and stand out as a business that cares about the community. For example, you can have a chili cook-off, pet contest, a fun race, or some other type of event to raise money for a local non-profit. Let the media know about it and promote it via social media, email messaging and more.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 29, 2019

The pages that should be focused on include the Homepage, About Us, the sales pages, and a press kit. Unfortunately, many businesses seem to only focus on the Homepage and the sales pages while overlooking the About Us and press kit pages. A press kit acts more like a one-page résumé for your company.

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Write a pre-product press release to hone future messaging. We write a mock press release before we launch a product,” writes Marcus Andrews , one of HubSpot’s product marketers. The idea is that when you work backwards and start with the press release, it’s easier to put yourself in the customer’s shoes.”.

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Rembrandt Communications

JANUARY 1, 2023

Do they simply write a press release, click a button and instantly distribute it to thousands of media members hoping for a response? Use the wrong press release distribution service? Speaking of press releases, how does your publicist distribute your news? With this in mind, here are three key questions to ask….

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Rembrandt Communications

MAY 1, 2023

Does your PR firm overcharge for press release distribution? After your publicist writes your press release and obtains your approval, they will probably distribute it to the media using one of the many distribution services available. Check out this list to confirm that you are spending your money wisely! How does your content appear?

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View from Seed

MARCH 31, 2015

Editor’s note: Unlike the Ubers and Airbnbs of the tech startup world, seed-stage companies don’t typically have the valuations, awareness, or traction typically associated with press coverage. That said, coverage is important, and early-stage companies would be wise to work with local press in addition to national.

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The Startup Magazine

AUGUST 8, 2023

Zeev Farbman, CEO and co-founder of Lightricks, believes that “With video-to-video AI capabilities, soon nearly everyone will have the ability to create Hollywood level video productions on their phone,” he said via a press release.

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Rembrandt Communications

JULY 25, 2011

When you think of public relations for your business, the first thing that probably pops into your mind is to write and post a press release. Well, if you want to build attention online, a press release with search engine optimization (SEO) keywords is a great place to start. However, if you are a new, small [.].

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Feld Thoughts

AUGUST 4, 2015

While I can’t change much about the general tediousness associated with 15 different people all joining a call within a five minute window, I can do something about the misery of pressing 18 different numbers on a phone to join the call. Press one button – join whatever call is next on your calendar – automagically.

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