Advice for advancing your career in PR – one year on

In my first few months working at Spark Communications, I wrote a blog offering my initial advice to those starting their career in PR. Over a year on, I wanted to share what I’ve learnt.

1) Don’t be scared to ask

When I first joined the company, I was reticent to ask questions because I didn...

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By Ana

The importance of a tight PR sell-in process

Critical to the success of any PR announcement is a tight and persistent sell-in process.  Despite what journalists profess, unless you have a tight sell-in and follow-up process, you aren't going to get the desired results [jumps back to avoid objects thrown at her].  It simply isn't enough to just...

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By Tristan

Tick the box or kick the bucket: getting tech PR surveys right

The headline-driven research survey is chief amongst the many weapons in the technology PR arsenal. Initially, it’s a great way for us to help our clients create a newsworthy story that will resonate well with the media and win that all-important coverage. It also creates more long-term advantages...

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