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Public Relations
Your Media Relations Checklist
July 10, 2013A big portion of our day at Affect is focused on media outreach for our PR clients. Because we’re pitching ...
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Four Tips on How to Secure Speaking and Awards Engagements
June 26, 2013One of the toughest feats for a PR professional is securing speaking and awards engagements, and I’ll tell you why. ...
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Four Simple Steps for Keeping up with Coverage After a Big Media Push
June 12, 2013Congratulations! You’ve had successful results after a big media push. You and your team have divided and conquered pitching efforts ...
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Affect’s Sandra Fathi Discusses PR Measurement Mistakes with Mark Ragan
June 7, 2013All PR professionals struggle with one question: how do you measure the impact of PR? PR can be a revenue ...
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Keeping Employees Motivated: A Checklist
June 4, 2013Organizations often have the misconception that “one size fits all” when it comes to keeping their entire staff motivated. However, ...
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MEDIA RELATIONS 101: SEASONED BUSINESS REPORTER GIVES US THE SCOOP ON STORY SELECTION, GOOD & BAD INTERVIEWS
April 12, 2013I hear it from all of my clients: I want business press! Of course, a stellar hit in a coveted ...