Yearly Archives: 2017

PR for Dummies, via Trump and the Mooch

Posted on August 2, 2017 by rgeller

The Trump presidency is the gift that keeps on giving when it comes to educating the masses about PR (I know this might seem myopic but hey, I’m trying to look on the bright side), Those in the field can … Continue reading →

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Your Greatest Foe on Social Media – How to Fight Back

Posted on July 12, 2017 by rgeller

Who’s your biggest foe on social media? Does company A have a bigger social footprint? Is competitor B getting more engagement and sharing? Actually, if you are in B2B tech marketing, your biggest competitor is not any single company. To … Continue reading →

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Hot Startups Join Axis Innovation at NYSE

Posted on June 28, 2017 by rgeller

I enjoyed last year’s Axis Innovation NYSE event, which showcased hot Israeli startups and also included a visit to the floor at the opening bell (you can read more about it here). So when Axis CEO Ed Frank invited me … Continue reading →

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Jennifer Johnson Schools on PR and Positioning at NYETM

Posted on June 1, 2017 by rgeller

I attended and really enjoyed last week’s NY Enterprise Tech Meetup, which focused on marketing. Jennifer Johnson, the keynote speaker, was a real dynamo. Her bio on the NYETM agenda said: Jennifer is CMO of Tenable,  was formerly CMO of … Continue reading →

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Facebook Redefines News. PR will Never be the Same

Posted on May 23, 2017 by rgeller

Most PR people are familiar with journalistic conventions. Things like AP style, for example. We know a story starts with the lede, not lead, and about the reverse triangle approach to news writing. We know what a byline is, and … Continue reading →

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Buzzfeed’s Gilad Lotan Chimes in on Network Science and Influencer Marketing

Posted on May 3, 2017 by rgeller

My post 3 ways to Blow out Influencer Marketing Results explained how network science can identify strategically placed influencers, the ones who can spread your message far and wide. The post was inspired by Kelsey Liebert’s Moz article about creating … Continue reading →

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ENGAGE: NYC Reveals the King of Storytelling

Posted on April 25, 2017 by rgeller

I enjoyed last week’s ENGAGE: NYC Digital Storytelling Conference. Talk NYC founder Derek Smith and his team put on a great event, featuring thought leaders from agencies, startups, and major brands. They covered the state of storytelling and where it’s … Continue reading →

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It’s the End of the Truth as we Know it – is PR fine?

Posted on April 20, 2017 by rgeller

It’s like we went to sleep in late 2016 and woke up with a post-election, New Years, fake news, post-truth hangover. Before, we generally believed in the sanctity of truth and reason. Now nothing seems real, and it is hard to … Continue reading →

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What to do when PR hits a Pay Wall

Posted on March 30, 2017 by rgeller

PR folks know the feeling. You put a press release over the wire – and then duck. Not necessarily because of all the press inquiries that come in (wouldn’t that be great)? You duck to avoid the flood of offers … Continue reading →

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3 Ways to Blow out Influencer Marketing Results

Posted on March 23, 2017 by rgeller

When looking for the right influencers, it’s tempting to focus on the big fish, the ones with huge followings. Most think that size matters (as I’ve pointed out, influence is not just a number). Then again, much has been said … Continue reading →

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