Jacob Crompton, Senior PR Account Manager for Publicize, discusses the importance of starting PR early for startups. He emphasizes the difference between paid, earned, owned, and shared media, and the significance of building strong stories for brand success.
Starting PR early is crucial for long-term success, waiting until a crisis to hire a PR agency may be too late.
Utilizing thought leadership in PR can help establish credibility and attract investor interest and media attention.
Deep dives
The Importance of Starting PR Early for Entrepreneurs and Startups
Starting PR early is crucial for entrepreneurs and startups as it allows them to gain a competitive edge by being featured in the media and reaching the right audiences. While PR is a long-term strategy that requires time to yield results, planting the seeds early in a business's growth can lead to increased media presence, brand recognition, and audience engagement over time. Waiting until a crisis or having big news next week to hire a PR agency may be too late, emphasizing the importance of initiating PR efforts early.
The Value of Thought Leadership in PR Strategies
Utilizing thought leadership in PR strategies can be a powerful tool for startups and entrepreneurs to establish expertise, credibility, and engagement with their target audience. By sharing valuable insights, wisdom, and learnings, companies can position themselves as industry leaders and attract investor interest, potential clients, and media attention. Providing free resources and knowledge to the audience not only educates but also serves as a marketing tactic, driving conversions and showcasing confidence in the company's capabilities.
Syncing PR and Marketing Efforts for Enhanced Impact
Aligning PR and marketing efforts is essential for maximizing the reach and impact of a company's messaging and brand promotion. By collaborating between PR and marketing teams, businesses can leverage a combination of channels and strategies to engage with audiences effectively. Sharing strategies, wins, and audience data across both departments fosters synergy and ensures a cohesive approach to achieving business goals.
Utilizing Publicize's Resources for PR Guidance and Support
Exploring the wide range of tools and guides offered by Publicize can provide valuable insights and assistance for entrepreneurs and small businesses in navigating PR strategies. Resources such as the PR for Growth Playbook and informative guides on PR tactics, media pitching, and audience targeting can help individuals understand the fundamentals of PR and begin implementing effective PR initiatives. Publicize's focus on education and empowerment through free resources serves as a stepping stone for businesses to kickstart their PR journey and enhance their media presence.
Jacob Crompton is a Senior PR Account Manager for Publicize, a Public Relations firm helping ambitious tech companies at all stages of development to tell their story, build credibility and reach new audiences. Jacob is an experienced Public Relations professional who has helped dozens of startups over the past several years use PR to grow their businesses.
Jacob has expertise in B2B tech, an eye for detail, and a passion for building strong stories to drive brands forwards.
“Expecting quick wins or magic results is not realistic. Hiring a PR agency or team when you are in the middle of a crisis or you have big news next week, it’s too late. You want to plant your PR seeds early and watch them come to fruition.”
In this week’s episode of the #StartupCanadaPodcast, sponsored by Mastercard and powered by Zensurance, Jacob Crompton shares what success looks like in the Public Relations world and the difference between paid, earned, owned and shared media.