Category Archives: PR

Getting Political in Branding and Messaging

Posted on August 21, 2019 by rgeller

It used to be a much simpler world for brand development. The tough questions related to name, design, and color.  If you were launching a new tech company circa the early 2000s, you might wonder whether to include a swoosh with your … Continue reading →

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The Do’s and Don’ts Of Handling A PR Crisis

Posted on August 14, 2019 by rgeller

This post is by David H. Lasker, Founder and CEO of News Exposure   Your company’s hard-won reputation is an immeasurable asset. Start with the fact that your bottom line is built on customer trust. Add the likelihood that employees … Continue reading →

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Just DON’T It: Brands Fight Culture Wars at their Peril

Posted on July 3, 2019 by rgeller

Should brands get involved in culture wars? E.g. some thought that Nike was very shrewd in hiring Colin Kaepernick as a brand ambassador.  He’s polarizing, but the bold move seemed to sync with their brand.  For the uninitiated, Kaepernick is … Continue reading →

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How to Become a Media Darling

Posted on June 20, 2019 by rgeller

This post originally appeared on Business2community Every startup wants to be the belle of the media ball. But what do you do if the press just aren’t biting? It’s all the worse if they’re lavishing attention on the competition. So … Continue reading →

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Building a Fintech Startup: Top Tips, via Betaworks Panel

Posted on April 11, 2019 by rgeller

Last week I wrote about growth tactics for B2Bs. This week I am following up with a post on how to build a fintech, based on a panel discussion I attended at Betaworks Studios in New York. Amanda Moskowitz of … Continue reading →

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Cheap Trick: Great Band, Lousy B2B Growth Strategy

Posted on April 2, 2019 by rgeller

It’s tough to launch and grow a successful business, and tempting to look for shortcuts. And why not? We’ve all heard about the magical growth hacks; the campaigns that went viral, the PR home runs that crashed servers and exploded … Continue reading →

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How to Stand out at a Noisy Trade Show (MWC Field Guide)

Posted on March 12, 2019 by rgeller

I am often asked by clients how to build trade show buzz and booth traffic. It can be especially challenging when you’re a small startup with limited funds, as are most of our clients.  They’re competing against well-known companies that … Continue reading →

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Does Social Media Marketing need a Reboot? Drew Neisser Chimes in

Posted on December 5, 2018 by rgeller

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing.  You can read those posts to learn more.  In a nutshell, issues have surfaced over the past couple of years (related to fake news, online manipulation, growing … Continue reading →

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Content Curation’s Last stand?

Posted on August 1, 2018 by rgeller

Quora recently sent me an email asking about my favorite content curation examples. In years past, answering this would have been a layup (I suppose that’s why I was on their list).  Now I was strangely stumped, even disinterested.   … Continue reading →

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Building Bridges to Media and the World in Jerusalem

Posted on June 6, 2018 by rgeller

I traveled throughout Israel over the past 10 days and visited many parts of the beautiful country. Each place was more awe-inspiring than the last.  But Jerusalem really stood out, for its history, mix of cultures and religions, and sheer … Continue reading →

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