Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 23, 2011

One of the most frequent questions entrepreneurs ask about when they raise a little bit of money or are getting close to launching their first product is whether they should hire a PR firm. PR is a process, not an event - For starters let me say that you shouldn’t do PR around milestones. There is one carve out.

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PR Startup Hiring Social Network 349

Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Create an interactive, regularly updated site or blog , or by build informative yet informal profiles on social networking sites like Facebook or Twitter. A great offer goes a long way quickly…especially through our favorite social networking sites! PR Marketing Strategies. It’s a great PR technique too.

Small Business 167

Small Business Marketing PR Social Media 167

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Following are some of the latest digital marketing strategies to boost your business: Social media: An audience attraction: This strategy includes interacting and influencing the audience through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or TikTok.

Social Media 137

Social Media Technical Review Marketing Social Network 137

YoungUpstarts

JULY 6, 2011

When possible, make PR investments and keep an active and relevant social network (e.g., Don’t under-estimate the importance of a business name, the business persona, the business identity. Continually tweak and improve the brand and make sure your customers are aware of your brand. blogs, Facebook, Twitter, etc.).

Intellectual Property 244

Intellectual Property Non-Compete Technical Review Business Plan 244

Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 4, 2011

Usually you have a catch-all bucket for “direct” or similar that often came through PR or word-of-mouth. How many social networks, picture sharing sites, new aggregators or blogs can we really spend time on? If so, make sure you can track which leads come from this. Measuring viral adoption is obviously important. In 6 months?

Metrics 346

Metrics Startup Acquisition SEM 346

VC Cafe

MARCH 16, 2025

Below are a few characteristics that we look for when evaluating consumer tech investments at Remagine Ventures: Strong Team with focus on execution: The consumer space is highly competitive, demanding excellence in all aspects, including design, marketing, community building, PR, and growth. Speed is also critical.

Technical Review 78

Technical Review B2C Generative AI IPO 78

crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 21, 2010

Is Social Media Becoming Boring? 4 reasons why PR firms are taking over social media – [link]. Excellent post by Seth Godin on the challenges of dealing w/ email, social networks, etc. – [link]. Hulu ad segmenting – [link]. Unilever to crowdsource content for 13 global brands – [link].

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

crowdSPRING Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

Twitter claims it’s not a social network – [link]. Don’t Confuse Getting to Market with Building a Company – [link]. 5 great viral marketing campaigns (and what small businesses can learn from them!) – [link]. The Most Powerful Colors Of The Web (Infographics) – [link].

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 29, 2014

Even a minute of downtime means millions lost in revenue and tons of bad PR. When Bebo, the UK social network went down in 2012, users flocked to Twitter to complain. Now, with more and more people spending their days permanently online, companies can’t afford to go offline anymore. A banner ad.

Security 174

Security Engineer PR Framework 174

ConversionXL

JANUARY 30, 2013

According to a report by Nielsen on social media Americans spend three times more time on social media than reading their e-mail. of online time is spent reading e-mail and 23% on social. The juicy bit of the study is that more than 70% of social networks users shop online. Black Friday data. Again, not good.

Social Media 134

Social Media Sales Media Social Network 134

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 10, 2012

Then Intel began placing customer content on social networks like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, as well as other firms’ websites where its buyers were active. That provided relevant content from Intel’s most credible sources, which resulted in more engagement and downloads, but the results were still uninspiring.

Customer 154

Customer Fractional CTO Canada Technical Review 154

crowdSPRING Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

What Startups Can Learn From Watching “The Social Network” – [link]. What is holding back social media investment? “Some of the smartest people you work with don’t think like you at all.” – [link]. Acquisitions: Pulling Back the Covers – [link]. Small Innovations Are a Big Deal – [link].

Social Media 90

Social Media Small Business Design Media 90

Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 7, 2020

After being furloughed by the Harlem Globetrotters due to COVID-19, I founded Eric PR & Marketing, LLC as a way to help nonprofits and small businesses during difficult times. I officially parted ways with the Globetrotters in August and Eric PR & Marketing is my path forward. Thanks to Eric Nemeth, Eric PR & Marketing ! #6-

Entrepreneur 145

Entrepreneur PR Affiliate Social Media 145

crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 13, 2014

Forget influencers on social networks. Content Marketing Will Fail Your Business If You Keep Doing This – bit.ly/1kX3Rui. 10 Dreadful Clichés The Ad Industry Should Euthanize – crowdspring.co/1hF1Hiq. You just need some smart bots | MIT Technology Review – crowdspring.co/1hLIBY3.

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 24, 2013

Good data on teen use of social networks like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others – [link]. Interesting perspective about how young people view Facebook – [link]. Teens Explain Why They Don’t Care About Facebook Anymore | by Charlie Warzel – [link]. Online publishing game is all about volume right now.

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

mashable.com

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

And no matter what the latest trends indicate, you will eventually have to spend money on PR and marketing. But the cost of PR and marketing is going to outstrip that within a couple of months of being up and running! I’m now in my second founder/CEO role, having raised more than $18.5 million in venture financing.

Startup 79

Startup Social Media RSS Social Network 79

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 9, 2014

The Answer to the Organic Reach vs Advertising Problem on Social Media Channels – crowdspring.co/1rTUmdM. Why the social networks are falling apart | Computerworld by Mike Elgan – crowdspring.co/1mAjDIB. Why Users Aren’t Clicking Your Home Page Carousel | UX Movement – crowdspring.co/1nQ1J8r.

Social Media 93

Social Media Small Business Design Media 93

Brandanew

OCTOBER 5, 2015

Social Media Examiner. It is the bible of social media marketing. You can learn a hell lot about almost every social network and how to use them to your advantage. The posts are detailed and targeted usually at the intermediate social media user. . RELATED: 5 Business blogs kicking ass in Content marketing .

Sales 100

Sales Social Media Marketing Software Review 100

mashable.com

MAY 28, 2010

3) Check the social network username site www.knowem.com to see who else is using something similar. I'm working with a PR/Communications gurus who is trying to focus me on a name, that when you hear it, it tells people what it is you are doing. I have a couple of points and resources to add. And Good luck!

Naming 94

Naming Technical Review Social Media Startup 94

mashable.com

MAY 9, 2011

a New York-based sizzle reel production company specializing in promotional videos for PR and marketing professionals, and the Young Entrepreneur Council.

CTO Hire 73

CTO Hire Fractional CTO CTO Technical Review 73

The Next Web

JULY 31, 2014

Dmitry Davydov is a Chief Marketing Officer for Bitrix24, worlds fastest growing free CRM, project management, private social network and online collaboration platform created specifically for small businesses. PR is hard. Over the past two years, I’ve made a lot of PR mistakes. And expensive.

PR 146

PR Social Media Social Network Web 146

The Next Web

JANUARY 31, 2014

Personally, I have researched the link profiles of almost 100 startups which are doing great in the search result pages, and if you’re a startup then here’s is my recommendation for a Link Profile that will make Google fall in love with you: 40 percent – PR Links from real magazines like The Next Web, Mashable and TechCrunch.

CTO Hire 138

CTO Hire Search Web Social Media 138

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 14, 2011

As we head into 2011, we can safely say that to be effective within online PR , marketing, and communication we need to be social. Humans are social by nature. They realize they are faced with the somewhat daunting task of actually building their online social network, on their audience’s terms.

Networking 187

Networking Social Network Singapore Social Media 187

crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 11, 2011

Not surprising that more affluent consumers use social networks differently – [link]. Facebook sponsored ads fare better than FB traditional ads – [link]. Good article arguing that cause marketing is worth the risk for brands – [link]. 28 Creative Automotive Advertisements – [link].

Social Media 90

Social Media Small Business Design Media 90

crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 24, 2011

A Portrait Of Who Uses Social Networks In The US (And How Social Media Affects Our Lives) – [link]. Interesting … Only 3% to 7.5% of Fans View Posts From A Facebook Page – [link]. Men Respond Differently Than Women To ‘Paid’ vs. ‘Earned’ Media – [link]. iPad App Dos and Don’ts – [link].

Social Media 91

Social Media Small Business Design Media 91

crowdSPRING Blog

JULY 21, 2011

Interesting that many small biz owners still not finding much use for social media – [link]. No New Social Network Launched Today – [link]. 70% of U.S. recruiters report they have rejected candidates because of info online – [link]. The Color Of Your Website Has A Huge Impact On What People Buy – [link].

Social Media 94

Social Media Small Business Design Media 94

Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

FEBRUARY 20, 2011

It’s my primary social network ( @thecreativepenn ) and I tweet useful links about writing, publishing and book marketing. It was based on a consistent blogging and social networking approach for the last two years. It is intrinsically rewarding and I love the blog network I am in.

Technical Review 107

Technical Review Social Network Audience Australia 107

crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 15, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The chart above shows age distribution within major social networks and online communities. Here are some of the links that I’ve liked and shared this past week!

Social Media 105

Social Media Small Business Design Media 105

YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 20, 2020

A recent survey of business decision makers reveals almost two-thirds are focussing on branding and PR in the post-lockdown recovery. Branding and PR allows us to take control of the narrative instead of leaving the door open for other people to make assumptions. Active social media profiles. Media training to boost credibility.

PR 207

PR Reputation Social Media B2B 207

Up and Running

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Whatever the case, there are tools and strategies you can use as an SMB owner to build your social and PR game plan. Chicago-based PR firm, Walker Sands Communications has helped us compile a number of tips to help SMB owners publicize their company, sans agency. And, it doesn’t involve a monthly retainer. Best of all?

PR 139

PR Hiring Social Media Media 139

Brandanew

SEPTEMBER 10, 2015

Highlighting your USPs , the latest achievements and jotting down the points of future growth – the conventional approach to giving your PR story a structure. You got it published on a popular platform, you even got an experienced writer to frame the story, you boosted on some of the social networks as well – so, what went wrong?

PR 100

PR Audience Social Network Finance 100

YoungUpstarts

MAY 15, 2014

When the Web contains enough good information about you, you’ll recover more quickly from any social media snafu. Don’t leave your fate to a marketing department scrambling under an unexpected PR microscope. Instead, disaster-proof your reputation before anything comes along to derail it. Develop Your Profile.

Reputation 279

Reputation Developer Management Social Media 279

Duct Tape Marketing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Often achieved via a PR push around a product launch. Social sharing : Ask people to share your page with their colleagues. Follow you: on the social networks they hang out on the most. Testimonials: They can be video, but written ones also work well, especially when associated with a brand that your visitors know.

Conversion 78

Conversion PPC Widget Social Media 78

Steve Blank

MARCH 18, 2011

This next wave of web startups; Social Networks and Mobile Applications, now reached 100’s of millions of customers. Show and talk at conferences, be on lots of blogs, use social networks and build a brand. In the new bubble PR may be your new best friend, so invest in it. Lessons Learned.

Internet 335

Internet IPO Silicon Valley Agile 335

Eric Friedman

MAY 8, 2009

I’ve connected with PR colleagues at other ad agencies, developed stronger contacts inside the McCann network, attracted new eyeballs to the agency on a number of levels, and started a number of interesting conversations. The rest of the social media belong wholly to the agency talent across every discipline and on every level.

Social Media 60

Social Media Media New York PR 60

Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 22, 2011

I have always been equally impressed with Brew PR who represented them and would hire them for any company in which I had invested. Either company had the potential to try and broaden their businesses to turn them into something monetizable whether it be a social network, a telecom company, a gaming company, a media company – whatever.

Silicon Valley 295

Silicon Valley Non-Compete PR Social Network 295

Up and Running

AUGUST 23, 2012

Make sure your posted information is honest, accurate, and keyword-rich.

Reputation 89

Reputation Software Review Social Media Search 89