Category Archives: Technology

Breaking Down PR’s Fourth Wall with ABM

Posted on September 15, 2020 by rgeller

The fourth wall is a figurative one at the foot of a stage (the other three walls shape the room of the set).  Actors breach this wall when they talk to the audience.  Similarly, PR is being challenged to break … Continue reading →

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Gazelles Learn to Dance with Elephants at InsurTechNY

Posted on December 11, 2019 by rgeller

Insurtech startups and insurance carriers: they’re the perfect combo.  Startups love the budgets, distribution and big brand cred of the major insurance carriers. Plus, they can hone their tech in a real-world environment and maybe even find a nice exit.  … Continue reading →

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Think outside the Block in Promoting your Venture: Join our 10/2 Webinar

Posted on September 26, 2019 by rgeller

Looking to launch or grow a blockchain venture?  What are the secrets to success? It’s a noisy world and a never-ending battle for the consumer’s attention.  If the average user is slammed with info and updates, just think about journalists! … Continue reading →

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Fostering Insurtech Success at GILS 2019

Posted on June 25, 2019 by rgeller

I enjoyed attending the Global Insurtech Leaders Summit – Insurtech Insights in NYC last week. The event featured two days of great sessions and panels led by startup and carrier execs, and journalists and investors. Insurtechs demonstrated their wares, and … Continue reading →

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The Internet Killed these 4 Words for Me

Posted on June 13, 2019 by rgeller

Let’s face it, things have gotten weird with the Internet lately (and all things related – like the Web, apps, and social media). We used to have a great thing going! Now, Internet, you’ve become clingy, stalkerish, irrational, and carelessly … Continue reading →

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Cover Your Assets to win in PR

Posted on May 14, 2019 by rgeller

We are often asked what it takes to succeed in PR, and about the client effort required. They’re great questions; the second part acknowledges shared responsibility. I’ve found that most just want great results, they’re not trying to milk an … 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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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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Welcome to the Self-correcting Media Maelstrom

Posted on January 30, 2019 by rgeller

If you’re a news and politics junkie like me, it’s been a head-spinning couple of weeks. First, a Buzzfeed article claimed that Donald Trump asked Michael Cohen to lie to Congress. Other media swarmed around the story, feeding 24 hours … Continue reading →

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How to Social in 2019: Experts Share their Views

Posted on January 10, 2019 by rgeller

Last month I interviewed top PR and social media experts about the challenges facing online marketing. The following recap includes some of the juiciest quotes from Neal Schaffer, Frank Strong, Drew Neisser, and Deb Weinstein. I also share my views … Continue reading →

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