Resources

Planning PR for a re-launch
The power of PR is often overlooked when the planning is in full swing for a business relaunch. It’s understandable that the tendency is to focus on the practical aspects, such as getting the office or shop ready, arranging stock deliveries and HR issues. But the actual promotion of the relaunch is equally important.

Be in charge of your PR with access to the Journalist Database
Any PR professional who has ever had to manually research journalist contact details will know it’s a thankless, time-consuming task. That’s why we’re proud to launch access to our extensive searchable media database, featuring over 62,000 contacts.

Freelance PR Market Shows Optimism - with PR Cavalry
Freelance PR consultants have had a tough 2020 but there are reasons to feel optimistic according to Nigel Sarbutts, the founder of Freelance PR matchmaking service The PR Cavalry who we spoke to recently.

The dos and the don’ts in responding to media requests
Media requests, editorial requests, PR requests, #JournoRequests – it doesn’t matter what you call them, they’re are a fantastic way to engage with journalists, responding directly to queries they have posted. However, many businesses can fall short by making common mistakes in their response.

How to create a 2021 PR strategy for your small business
Although the idea of PR is intriguing to many business owners it is rarely found at the top of their to-do list. This is often due to the fact they have very little time to take on the task. However, when planned properly, PR can become a task which fits easily into the running of a business.

Make your Press Release shine with just the right image
Using an attention grabbing image is a good way to help get your Press Release noticed. We've recently been working on ways to help you maximise your impact.

See your press release in a whole new light
The team have been busy once again working on making your PR even easier. This week, we're giving you more visibility on your press release, before you even send it!

Why journalists are an entrepreneur’s best friend ... especially now
November is the month, with the annual Global Entrepreneurship Week in the middle, for entrepreneurs to make the most of the focus on business growth.

How to get the timing right for press releases to hit the spot
PR is ‘earned’ media. It should never be looked at as being free advertising that a journalist will happily give you, but rather you have to work hard at giving the journalists not just what they want but giving it to them at the right time too.

Great examples of press release headlines
It’s no secret that headlines are the most difficult part of a press release to get right. With very few words to capture the attention of a journalist and summarise your entire pitch, it’s no wonder many are left asking the question “What makes a good press release headline?”