BDTP. PR Strategies for Founders with Sneha Saigal
Jul 19, 2024
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Sneha Saigal, co-founder of Geeks & Experts, shares her expertise in crafting PR strategies for startups. She discusses the merits of DIY PR, emphasizing storytelling as a vital tool for engagement. Sneha reveals how founders can tap into their personal narratives to connect with their audience. The conversation also covers the evolving media landscape and the importance of building strong journalist relationships. Additionally, she highlights smart budgeting practices for effective PR without breaking the bank.
Founders should initially adopt a DIY approach to PR by sharing their unique stories and insights to build organic credibility.
Successful PR strategies require ongoing engagement and relationship-building with media, emphasizing narrative clarity and relevance to industry trends.
Deep dives
Understanding PR for Startups
PR for startups involves distinguishing between marketing and public relations, where PR focuses on organic word-of-mouth and credibility rather than directly selling a product. Founders are encouraged to take a DIY approach initially, where they become the storytellers of their brand by sharing their journeys and insights through various platforms such as social media and podcasts. This method is crucial for early-stage companies that often operate on limited budgets and need to build a narrative organically before investing heavily in professional PR services. Ultimately, an effective PR strategy should start with identifying the brand's story, objectives, and the publications that align with their specific industry.
Building Relationships in PR
A successful PR campaign requires more than just pitching to journalists; it is about building relationships and consistently engaging within the industry. PR specialists should approach their work as a collaborative effort, ensuring that they are not merely delivering press releases but are actively interacting with journalists and creating a mutual understanding of their client's narrative. The importance of timely relevance is emphasized, encouraging those in PR to tie their pitches to current industry events or trends, which not only enhances the pitch's value but also builds credibility. This relational aspect of PR makes it essential for businesses to engage consistently with the media rather than seeing it as a one-off task during product launches.
Effective PR Strategies for Founders
Successful PR strategies for founders focus on clarity, targeting specific outlets that resonate with their niche industry rather than defaulting to top-tier publications. Startups should budget appropriately for PR services, starting at around three to four thousand dollars per month, and be prepared for ongoing engagement rather than one-time campaigns. The conversation highlights the necessity for founders to identify their unique stories and the lessons learned throughout their journey, using these elements to create narratives that are engaging and relatable. Ultimately, founders should take an active role in their PR efforts, leveraging both their experiences and accessible tools to establish a robust connection with their target audience and media outlets.
Today we have another episode of Better Done Than Perfect. Listen in as we talk to Sneha Saigal, co-founder of Geeks & Experts. You'll learn why it’s best to DIY your PR strategy in the early stages, why you should be thoughtful about your pitches, how PR experts tap into a founder’s story, and more.
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