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... you're not hiding. At times, however, you might want to concentrate on communicating directly to those affected by the crisis. Fiction: We'll release our negative story when the public is less engaged in the news — for example, on a Friday or before a holiday. Fact: This might have worked 15 years ago, but not in today's 24/7 news environment. Even if the public doesn't hear about negative news immediately, stories often develop a life of their own on the Web. By then, the matter will be out of your control and your company might be forced to clarify and repeat the story. It's better to get the story out once when you've put all of the pieces together. Take the hit and move on. Fiction: Public relations is all about wining and dining the media. Sounds easy. Fact: Public relations means making connections with the target, usually through members of the media — reporters, editors, or producers. In today's world, nobody has time for wining and dining. Newspeople care about information that'll make their jobs easier. They're looking for interesting stories and innovative ways in which to tell them. Staying in touch with them by telephone and e-mail is the most effective way of doing this. Fiction: Our company is holding a press conference to make an important announcement. This will guarantee us press coverage. Fact: Another press conference? That's what television news producers and newspaper editors will say when they get your announcement. Use press conferences only to announce a truly significant development or breaking news event. If you're going to ...
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... as the studio is concerned because all it wants to do is sell its wares- and win awards. 8. Don't hire anyone who says, Don't worry about the money. An ad agency only says something like this to head off your question, What's all this going to cost us? ' A top-quality agency will give you an honest budget. It may be higher or lower than what you're spending now-but it will always be related to goals and objectives, which is what your company needs to succeed in the marketplace. You can be sure that you're going to wind up spending a ton of money if there's no budget. You'll wake up one night and scream, I've been had by those SOBs. And if it's any comfort, you'll be right. 9. Don't hire the agency that wines and dines you. If you're hungry, bring a sandwich to work, but don't allow the agency to woo you with anything other than solid effort. To them, wining and dining take the place of hard work, taking your mind off the truly second-rate job they're doing. Of course there's nothing wrong with having lunch or dinner with your agency people. But should you begin feeling that the razzle-dazzle is becoming rather pronounced, you can bet you're not getting what you need when it comes to marketing, advertising, and public relations. Beware. 10. Don't hire an agency that lets you know (subtly of course) that you'd be darned lucky to be its client! This is the worst scam of all because it's born of a deliberate arrogance, designed to make you feel ...
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... Technology Life/Financial Services Glossaries Management Resources & Links Categories Popular Recent All Back Trade Shows Can Be Profitable 4/30/2013 10:41:13 PM by CompleteMarkets Editor This content has not been rated yet. TRADE SHOWS CAN BE PROFITABLE TRADE SHOWS MORE PROFITABLE THAN AGENCIES MAY IMAGINE Many agency owners see trade shows as expensive and frivolous events that benefit the show's organizers more than the exhibitors. In reality, trade shows can be effective and efficient marketing tools. Trade shows are often a misunderstood marketing communication medium. Most small-business executives who embrace the challenge of allocating marketing communication resources are familiar with trade-press advertising, direct-mail campaigns, point-of-sale promotions, and collateral material development. Yet they can't tell you the first thing about trade shows. Trade shows carry the stigma of a good place to wine, dine, and have a good time. However that's not the case. Today, trade shows are one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways to improve name recognition, increase marketshare, penetrate new markets, recruit producers, and introduce new products and/or services. Chambers of commerce often call trade shows table-top mixers. By any name, give trade shows/table-top mixers a second look. They're a great opportunity to get your agency's name in front of the community. The Most Common Incentive Mistakes If agency/brokerage management asks for input (and even if it doesn't), when devising the next incentive program or sales contest, be sure to offer these pointers. 1. Don't try to make everybody happy. 2. Separate novices from veterans. 3. Target prizes to ...
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