Branding, Marketing, Public Relations
5 ways PR can build your business
For many advisors, media interviews are a thrilling experience. There is a euphoria that comes from nailing a TV interview and a level of satisfaction in being the “go-to resource” on a financial topic… and not your competitor. But PR comes with more than just immediate gratification – it can have a long-term impact, one...
Overcoming Obstacles in Live TV Interview
Appearing on television, whether it is on the local or national level, can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience for anyone. Appearing on live television, however, can be downright frightening for some. The comfort that comes with recorded interviews no longer exists and with the unpredictable nature of live television, many interview subjects can feel...
Branding, Marketing, Public Relations
Invest in my brand?… What’s the point?
Clients. That’s the point. Bigger, better, more qualified, more eager to get started now, A+ types of clients. Branding is the bridge that takes you from a transactional salesperson always looking for the next person to buy your products, to a pursued, trusted financial consultant who brings value and purpose to a clients’ financial plan...
Talking Points: A fine line between resourceful and restricting
Talking points can be a great tool that captures and organizes yours thoughts for a media interview. They prove to be a valuable resource dealing with the media, as talking points can help you maintain your composure and deliver the right message. Many members of the media see the value in talking points and welcome...
The Difference Between Earned Media and Paid for Media: Separating “Public Relations” from Everything Else
So, you want to grow your credibility through public relations initiatives and have your name in esteemed media outlets to leverage in your practice? Great! But, what constitutes as “credibility-building” PR, and what does not? Test your PR knowledge. Here is a quiz to see if you can separate “earned” PR from every thing else!...
A Guest Column – A Public Relations Triumph
So you hired a public relations agency, obviously you want publicity to get your name out there. To most people this means being interviewed on the phone or in person, for a print publication/website or on television. Then your agency calls; your local daily newspaper or your weekly business magazine wants you to write a...
Posture Perfect: How Posture Impacts Your Media Presence
“Sit up straight!” – A phrase many of us would hear throughout our childhood, prompting us to correct our posture. After years of reminders (and some badgering), sitting up straight has become ingrained in many of us but unfortunately; we don’t always take notice of our posture when it matters most. When a potential client...
DIY Media Training: Mastering TV Interviews
Lights, camera, action! A television interview has been secured for you and now it’s showtime. While this is an exciting occasion for you and your business, it can also be intimidating and daunting. Unlike a print or radio interview, you must consider not just your verbal, but also your non-verbal communication. The following are a...
10 Years and counting… Looking back at the changing landscape of Financial PR
As of January 28th, it’s been 10 years since I first started AdvisorPR. I set out with aspirations to position professionals in the financial services industry and give advisors doing right by their clients a more prominent voice in their community. Our firm has always specialized in the financial services industry and placed an emphasis...
6 Tips to Building the Perfect Media List
Crafting the perfect message is only one part of the PR process. Knowing who to say it to is just as, and in a lot of cases even more important than the content itself. You need the right message in front of the right person, at the right time – and that’s not always a...