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Highlights from Our Blog
Do's and Don'ts for Pitching Bloggers
The conventional rules of pitching are well-known in the industry, but what about blogs? There are an estimated 31 million bloggers* in the United States alone, and that can be daunting for even the most seasoned PR professional. With an understanding of the basic “do’s” and “don’ts,” navigating the pitch process becomes easier.
5 Signs Your PR Firm Doesn't Get SEO
Everything else being equal, PR firms that don’t understand search engine optimization (SEO) are not going to be as effective as SEO-savvy PR firms. Here are five signs that your PR firm doesn’t get SEO.
Walker Sands Kicks Off Techweek Launch
Last night, leaders from the Chicago tech scene gathered at American Junkie with Walker Sands and Techweek to socialize and kickoff Techweek – Chicago’s foremost event bringing together entrepreneurs, tech visionaries, investors and thought leaders from around the world to promote and enable technology innovation.
Learning Center
Should You be Concerned About the Amount of Mobile Visitors to Your Website?
Our Q1 2013 mobile website traffic study shows mobile traffic growth remained stagnant from Q4 2012 to Q1 2013, increasing less than one percentage point.
How to Pick a Public Relations Firm.
Choosing the right agency to work with is a critical decision. We give you some tips and techniques that will help you to pick the firm that will best achieve your communications goals.
Ten Signs That It's Time to Redesign a Website.
Think you need a new website but not positive that the time is right? These "ten questions to ask to determine whether you need a site redesign" will come in handy. If you decide you do need a new website, give us a call.
How to Sell to CIOs.
What does a marketing and communications firm know about selling technology products and services? Plenty. Read this article if you sell to CIOs and are interested in extending and accelerating your selling success.