Category Archives: Tech PR

End of Media Relations – or a new Beginning?

Posted on October 3, 2018 by rgeller

By now, content marketing has become an important part of almost every PR’s arsenal.  We’ve become an army of bloggers and article writers. And why not? Content is the motive force for today’s noisy internet.  It offers more runway to … Continue reading →

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I‘m in PR: What’s the Big Idea?

Posted on July 11, 2018 by rgeller

They huddle around a conference room table. The lights go dark. The 35 mm slide projector floods the screen. Its backlight shines an eerie glow on the presenter’s lower face. This is not just some ad man (or woman). It’s … 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. And I started to wonder why I hadn’t visited here sooner. Each part of the country … Continue reading →

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Cyber Tech brings Intrigue, Ethical Challenges to PR

Posted on May 17, 2018 by rgeller

Tech PR is usually not about life or death issues. Yes, we do start revolutions – but with a small “r”. Governments aren’t toppled, or blood spilled from our work. The field of cybersecurity technology is a different animal, however.  … Continue reading →

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Startup PR Myths Busted, via NY Tech Meetup

Posted on April 24, 2018 by rgeller

The NY Tech Meetup mail list is a great way to keep up with the local tech community and make connections. Every day founders, developers, service providers, journalists and VCs hold forth on a range of tech and entrepreneurship topics. … Continue reading →

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Tell Human Stories when pitching ICOs: John Biggs of TechCrunch

Posted on April 4, 2018 by rgeller

I attended the ICORating Investment Summit in New York last week. It was a day of great sessions and panels featuring journalists, investors and those behind successful ICOs. One session I was especially interested in was John Biggs’ talk on … Continue reading →

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NewsWhip’s Benedict Nicholson on Social Data to Boost PR

Posted on March 21, 2018 by rgeller

In my last post, I explained that social media data can be used to bolster PR efforts. E.g., knowing that KDnuggets scores higher than the NY Times for social media engagements about machine learning can be a big deal if you … Continue reading →

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Pan for Media Gold with Newswhip Social Data

Posted on March 8, 2018 by rgeller

I have long held a fascination for Newswhip. Their Spike and Analytics solutions provide a wealth of data that can shed light on social media buzz and content performance. But after seeing demos, and even playing around with the software, … Continue reading →

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ICOs, the new Press Release for a Blockchain World

Posted on January 23, 2018 by rgeller

Crowdfunding burst onto the scene years ago giving startups a way to not only raise money but also build buzz. I wrote that platforms like Kickstarter were the new tech PR press release. Now another form of crowdfunding is rising … Continue reading →

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Hot Startups Join Axis Innovation at NYSE

Posted on June 28, 2017 by rgeller

I enjoyed last year’s Axis Innovation NYSE event, which showcased hot Israeli startups and also included a visit to the floor at the opening bell (you can read more about it here). So when Axis CEO Ed Frank invited me … Continue reading →

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