Why do Businesses Need PR? S1 E13

Welcome to Series 1 Episode 13 of 'PR Matters - The Public Relations Podcast' where you'll learn why it's essential for businesses to own a PR & marketing plan. What should your PR & marketing plan look like? How do you get out there and promote your business? At what stage in business should a PR & marketing plan kick-in? What should businesses avoid when they're doing their own PR? We talk to our guest, Robert Downes, of the Greater Manchester Federation of Small Businesses who advises that a PR & marketing plan is an essential part of your business planning cycle and should kick-in straight away. Join your host, former award-winning TV and newspaper Journalist, Beverley Walkden (Steele). About the host: Your host, Beverley Walkden, is Managing Director of Steele Public Relations. Steele PR offers strategy and growth solutions to the public and private sectors. We give your brand a brilliant digital footprint. Beverley was crowned 'Best Female' in this year's Cheshire Business Awards. She is also a judge in the Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide Awards. www.steelepublicrelations.co.uk Email: [email protected] Follow us on all major social channels @steelepublicrelations If you think you'd make a great guest, get in touch! If you're interested in attending an FSB marketing and sales bootcamp on May 16th, in Warrington, follow this link: ⁠https://www.fsb.org.uk/event-calendar/fsb-business-bootcamp-sales-and-marketing-2024.html⁠ If you're really serious about cracking your own PR for 2024 Steele Public Relations is running a day-long PR & Marketing Masterclass, in Manchester City Centre, on Wednesday, March 27th 2024. Cost is £450 per delegate. Email for details: [email protected] (07591745742)