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Seven Traits of Highly Effective Press Releases « BusinessWired

The information shared here through BusinessWire is straightforward and simple.
Crafting the message and content is obviously the most important factor in developing an excellent public relations and press release campaign.
When developing a press release, I try to incorporate at least Five out of Seven of  the traits that are outlined in the article. One that [...]

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This list represents just some of the clients for which I have created marketing communications, as an independent, an employee or freelance

Art Ulene Feeling Fine Launch

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The Vitamin line was launched on QVC. One of the premiums for purchasing was a subscription to Art Ulene’s monthly newsletter. Quite effective in 1997, this newsletter is now online and contains a myriad of information not available (or economically feasible) just a little more than a decade ago.
(Agency: Gail Becker Associates of [...]

There is no magic “advertising or public relations” bullet

There is no magic marketing bullet.

I’ve been involved in marketing and communications since 1982. And the one thing I’ve learned is there isn’t one magic marketing bullet.

Tim Kenney Marketing

Hired as an independent creative director and copywriter, my goal was to help to rebrand this 25+ year-old graphic and web design company.
The agency had built a strong print and point-of-purchase portfolio but was also moving into the 21st century with more website design. In addition, I had been hired to help craft an “integrated [...]