Are you thinking about engaging with the media?Here are three ways to get some cut-through… Send-outWe LOVE a creative send-out (and love the brainstorming process even more!) Why is a send-out such a good idea? Because even in these highly digital times, it allows your desired media contacts to EXPERIENCE your product first hand. So … Continue reading Three Ways to get cut-through with the media
As a PR professional, it's my job to know what's going on across a variety of sectors as they relate to my business and my clients. I love being able to dip in and out of different industries, learn from experts and then communicate that messaging to the public. I also love being able to … Continue reading Awards for everyone
If you've decided to DIY your public relations, you'll want to avoid making these three common PR mistakes Mistake 1: Writing a long-winded "media release" We get it, you're passionate about your business, your new service offering or the award you just won. But in this instance, the saying, "less is more" is something you … Continue reading Avoid these PR mistakes
Set at La Boheme at Terrigal, last week I was invited to meet one of Australia’s most delightful & inspiring businesswomen not to mention one the MOST influential jewellery designers – Samantha Wills. The evening was coincided with her recent book launch of Dust and Gold. I had been eyeing off purchasing the book for some time. But … Continue reading Meeting an inspirational businesswoman
In my 2019 post of the same title I thought that those 12 months were a real "teacher"... Boy, was I wrong! 2020 you sure as heck taught everyone a thing of two! Now that we're well and truly settled into 2021 here are some the lessons I've used from 2020 to succeed in the … Continue reading Lessons from 2020
An insight into a morning for PR professional - Brooke Simmons
COVID news media shrinks, so what's the next story for the media?
We know you've been able to "shop" via Instagram for a while now, but the ability to set up a shop via Instagram is now available (for those that sell physical goods at least!) There are several boxes you need to tick before you can set up shop, so to speak, including having a linked … Continue reading Instagram Shopping – A new feature
Leap Year Ideas for your business
I'm writing this on a Sunday morning leading up to Christmas - thinking about everything this year has taught me. What a teacher of the year 2019 has been for me. 2019 was very much the year of priorities - and the major priority for me this year was my health. I heard a podcast … Continue reading The lessons from 2019
