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Feb 10, 2026 8 min

When Do I Need PR? Step-By-Step Guide for Founders | Ep 138

from Visibility Era Hosted by Bridget Sicsko and Lydia Bagarozza

Do I really need PR? In this episode, Lydia explains what PR is really for, when it makes sense to invest in it, and when it might be better to wait. She walks through the real benefits of PR for long-term visibility, and opportunity creation, while also sharing the foundational brand assets you should have in place before pursuing national press. This video is designed for founders, startups, and small business owners who want to understand PR in a practical, non-intimidating way! What you’ll learn: What PR actually does, and when to invest in a strategy Why brands use PR to build trust and visibility When PR may not be the right move yet The foundational assets brands should have before pitching the media How Visibility on Purpose helps brands start PR strategically without going from 0 to 100 Get a PR Brand Audit (and find out if you're ready for PR) - https://www.visibilityonpurpose.com/offers/k9o5VXwa/checkout Support the show NEXT STEPS: Want a Personalized PR Plan? (includes: a custom PR pitch, 6 part "how to research media contacts" module, curated list of 5–10 ideal media outlets, “Where to Go from Here” roadmap (pitch cadence, next steps, etc.) AND a 30 min strategy call. Click here: https://www.visibilityonpurpose.com/product-page/personalized-pr-plan SIGN UP ON QWOTED for free: https://www.qwoted.com/?via=VOP Watch our FREE masterclass to start landing big press features like Forbes & interviews on top 1% podcasts: https://www.visibilityonpurpose.com/getfeatured Connect with us on and off the pod! Website: ⁠www.visibilityonpurpose.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/visibilityonpurpose/⁠ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@visibilityonpurpose

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Do I really need PR? In this episode, Lydia explains what PR is really for, when it makes sense to invest in it, and when it might be better to wait. She walks through the real benefits of PR for long-term visibility, and opportunity creation, while also sharing the foundational brand assets you should have in place before pursuing national press. This video is designed for founders, startups, and small business owners who want to understand PR in a practical, non-intimidating way! What you...

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