Perfecting Your New Business Pitch
At any agency job, new business is a hot topic. Throughout the time that I have worked at CPR, I’ve had a front row seat for just how exciting (and stressful) pitching to potential clients can be. No matter what stage of the process they are in – the initial email, the pitch presentation or […]
Vetting Speaking Opportunities at Industry Events
Building credibility for your company can be a daunting task. Whether you’re a start-up as the underdog in an industry or a well-known household brand dominating the market, managing your reputation, building relationships and upholding authority in your space is a never-ending venture. Luckily, for companies of all sizes, there are many ways to build […]
Press Release Playbook
The recent New York Times Insider article, “How New York Times Stories Are Like Footballs,” shares a behind-the -scenes look into the editing process of articles, illustrating how stories typically move through the review staff like a football in a strategically designed, somewhat frantic, play. After reading this article, I wanted to address these editing […]
iPinYou Helping North American Brands Break Into the Chinese Programmatic Ad Buying Market
In today’s ever-connected market, internet users can visit a site and be served an ad in the (literal) blink of an eye. On the other end, ad buyers are increasingly on the search for ways to engage with a wider audience. Given this, programmatic ad buying is a key tool for both marketers and advertisers. […]
Best Practices for Content Syndication
As more and more businesses are creating unique content to reach key audiences, we thought it would be helpful to outline some best practices around syndication agreements. Content syndication is the act of giving other organizations the right to copy or republish your work – in the form of print material, video, music or digital […]
The Social Media Element You Forgot to Include in Your Plan
As PR professionals, we are often asked to provide counsel or create strategies around social media platforms on behalf of our clients. We all know that social media is an excellent way to engage with target audiences, develop brand voice, establish thought leadership, and share useful content. However, one element has failed to be included […]
Delta-Q Supports Lithium Powertrain System Development With Lithium Charger Development Kit
From camping equipment to home and portable electronics to electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly common and a preferred power source for consumer products. With their lightweight battery packs and high voltage capability, the rechargeable battery type is also becoming a common replacement for lead acid batteries which have been used historically to power […]
Blurred Lines: Content Marketing and PR
As the lines between marketing and PR continue to blur, it’s no surprise that effective marketers are investing more and more in content marketing. In fact, according to a report issued by the Content Marketing Institute (CMI), the most effective B2B marketers allocate 42 percent of their budget (up from 37 percent in 2015) to […]
How to Overcome Three Common B2B PR Challenges
In a perfect world, our business-to-business (B2B) clients would all have big-name customers who want to do joint press releases and have a steady flow of company news to share. Spoiler alert: This rarely happens. All B2B PR professionals are bound to hit a few roadblocks on the path to success, and when you do […]
Instagram Business Profiles – Benefits of Using Instagram at Your Business
Instagram recently announced that it will begin rolling out business profiles to users in select markets. These updated tools will be available to companies of all sizes and will provide insights to help them better understand and attract followers to continue to grow their business. Although companies have already been using standard Instagram accounts as […]