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Connect the Dots

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

blk_dots_white1_400x372We’ve just completed a round of holidays and most of us have spent a good amount of time with friends, family, and co-workers in the process of celebrating.  Though holiday get-togethers can sometimes be stressful, it’s important to recognize how very important they are.  “Psychology Today” recently reported that “In surveys to determine the factors that contribute most to human happiness, respondents consistently rate connection to friends and family-love, intimacy, social affiliation-above wealth or fame, even above physical health…Loneliness isn’t about being alone; it’s about not feeling connected.” (more…)

Top 3 Free PR Tips in Today’s Economy

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Self-Storage-for-Business1We’ve found that while many are calling this a “challenging economy,” many businesses are making the best of the times.  So, if we all can put ourselves in the mindset that challenges are opportunities waiting to be unearthed, then here are three free PR tips for maximizing the times. (more…)

Fact Sheets for Sale!

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

for_sale_sign_350Do you need to create a fact sheet for your business?   Of course you do.  Public relations fact sheets are one of the most versatile and reader-friendly communications pieces your company can have.  But it does help to customize your fact sheet and even use it to highlight different parts of your company as well as the variety of issues, products and services in which your company is involved. (more…)

Twitter Amazes Us Again…and even serves up a cup of cocoa.

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

hot-chocolateOk, so we’ve blogged about Twitter and its benefits a few times before.  But as we Tweet more and more, it’s amazing to see how Twitter has opened up a whole new meaning to communication, connectivity, and customer service. (more…)

Fact Sheet Template

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

Click here for FMPR’s free fact sheet template to help you easily get started on creating your very own fact sheet.  For more detailed instructions on creating and customizing your fact sheet, purchase our topic- and industry-specific fact sheet templates, and customize them for your business.  Every fact sheet template includes a pre-set, detailed format and valuable tips for your industry or topic.  Templates available include crisis, event, non-profit, polictical candidate, product or service, restaurant, and retail.

For more information on writing fact sheets, click here or choose one of the following posts:

How to Write a Fact Sheet
Top 3 Rules for a Powerful Fact Sheet
How to Use Your Fact Sheet as a Springboard
Fact Sheet Critiques

How to Write and Post a Calendar Item

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

calendarOne of the first rules of publicizing an event is telling people about it.  Obvious, right?  But so many businesses and organizations don’t follow this rule.  Public relations presents a simple, free way to get the word out about your event: write and submit a calendar item.   Here are the steps to doing that, as well as a calendar item template. (more…)

How to Use Your Fact Sheet as a Springboard

Monday, May 4th, 2009

springboardOur How to Write a Fact Sheet post is one of our most widely read tips, so we wanted to give you some information on how to use your fact sheet as a springboard to create your other company communications. (more…)

Six Secrets for Getting Fast, Easy Approvals

Monday, April 27th, 2009

thumbs-up1Have you ever spent hours working on a project, maybe even working with several vendors, and when you bring the final draft to your boss or client for approval, they want it tweaked so much so that you’re practically back at square one? “Ahhhhhh!”  Over the years, we’ve learned a lot about approval processes, so here are our six secrets to getting fast, easy approvals. (more…)

How to Create an Event Plan

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

couple-pondGood PR often involves calling out your publics to events, whether fun or serious.  The best events begin with a solid plan.  The following is an outline for a plan that will help you have a high impact event with minimal hassles.  (more…)