The Beginner’s Guide to PR – What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Publicist

Thinking about hiring a publicist but not sure where to start? In this episode, Melinda Jackson joins me to share her 15+ years of PR experience, giving you an inside look at how public relations really works. She explains how to know if your business is ready for PR, why landing media coverage is a long-term strategy, and why your brand story is key to success. Plus, she shares her top tips for DIY PR, including the power of local media and micro-influencers.Listen in as we cover:What PR professionals actually do and how they secure media coverageHow to craft a compelling brand story that gets attentionWhy local media and small outlets can have a bigger impact than national coverageThe truth about media guarantees (and why you should avoid PR pros who offer them)Steps you can take today to start getting media opportunitiesIf you’ve ever wondered how PR can help your business, this episode is for you!Connect with Melinda: www.melindajacksonpr.comwww.instagram.com/melindajacksonprwww.instagram.com/melindagaleFree branding worksheet: https://melindajacksonpr.myflodesk.com/brandcheckup–We’re all about keeping our systems simple around here. If creating social media content feels anything but simple, we’ve built a custom AI-powered social media assistant that will help you create content without the stress. Want access? Click here: https://bloomadminservices.com/repurposing/