Category Archives: PR

The Call was Perfect! The PR pitch, Even Better!!

Posted on October 30, 2019 by rgeller

Recently, we’ve heard a lot about a phone call between a certain U.S. leader and a Ukrainian head of state. The call was said to be perfect at least by the former, and it must be true because he’s said it not … 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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How to Contain PR Fallout from a Cyber-attack

Posted on September 11, 2019 by rgeller

Fusion PR works extensively in the cyber security space. We are often asked about how to handle the PR fallout from breaches. What are the similarities and differences with other kinds of crisis management? I decided to answer these questions … Continue reading →

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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 … 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. There are of course some classic ways to drum up traffic, such as offering freebies of some sort. It can be especially challenging when you’re … Continue reading →

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