192- Public Relations 101 – Episode 2
In the previous episode, I explored multiple reasons for integrating public relations into your marketing plan. I wanted to continue our conversation here by highlighting two elements of our six-step model that we delve into deeply at NATA PR SCHOOL. By the way, if you don’t already have our model, I’m offering it for free. […]
191- Public Relations 101 – Episode 1
There’s a particular mystery surrounding the profession of public relations. If you’re not familiar with PR, the first thoughts that probably come to mind about public relations are: a personality or a company that is in hot water needs PR; executives who need to polish their image. You’re right because we’re talking about: crisis management, […]
190- Public Relations to Tell Stories
Although NATA PR agency is a leader in promoting high-end products in North America, it is always easier for us to interest the media when brands have a story to tell. The media loves: Founders who have a deep understanding of their product True stories behind the creation of a company or product Spokespersons who […]
189- What are public relations for, exactly?
What are public relations for, exactly? The simplest answer: Public relations are meant to make you known and increase your notoriety. Why? To gain the trust of your clients. When they find themselves choosing between you and your competitors’ brand, the chances of them choosing you, if they’ve heard of you, are multiplied by: “80% […]
188- What is the link between public relations and marketing?
Do you need help determining what sets public relations apart from marketing? Let me reassure you: you are not alone! First and foremost, I am a marketing professional, and during my training, we spent very little time on public relations. It was during my first job as a professional that I truly discovered what public […]
187- Public Relations: An Investment or an Expense
Before the emergence of Instagram and TikTok, there was a very different understanding of public relations: We were held to visibility results (number of articles, major publications, etc.). Increase in visibility/awareness Sales related to our PR efforts were not the primary measure, as our clients understood that we contribute to sales rather than directly generate […]
186- Public Relations in the Digital Age
Many leaders and marketing professionals believe that social media has replaced public relations. “Why spend on public relations when we are well visible on the web and social media?” they think… “What does public relations bring in?” You would be surprised how many times I hear these misconceptions. So, I invite you, from listening to […]
185- Public Relations: Shock Treatment for Introverts
When I was the marketing director, I firmly believed that one needed to have a flamboyant personality to become a public relations professional. I considered myself privileged not to have to “sell” my stories to journalists. If you’ve listened to episodes 135, 136, 137, and 179, where I talk about my discovery of public relations, […]
184- Public Relations: Amplification
Amplification is a term that has come to the forefront with influencers. Many of our clients “amplify” the content created by the influencers they collaborate with. You have probably seen social media advertisements where an influencer uses a foundation or extols the virtues of a product. Well, here, either the brand has, with the influencer’s […]
183- Intelligent Public Relations
Undoubtedly, you hear about artificial intelligence every day, just like me. I started to ponder what “intelligent” public relations would look like? Public relations like the ones we practice at NATA PR agency. Here’s what came to mind: Intelligent public relations are: Thoughtful; Take the time to analyze the context; Don’t follow trends. Thinking Thinking […]