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The Pioneer Strategist -- January 2007


"My principle inspiration comes from the employees... I try to go to the field on a weekly basis... I come back with fresh ideas and a clearer understanding of our needs... These people... set the pace of what we can do by clearly understanding the strategy and overall goals of the company."
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Michael Bon, former CEO of France Telecom -


PR Blog Topics

Recent entries posted on our blog, Public Relations Insights, include:


PR Tool:  Articles, Books & Reports

by Frank Williams, President

Public Relations is about building credibility for you and your organization.  Credibility is rooted in trust and perception.  In order to have credibility, people have to feel that they can trust you and that you are good at what you do. 

People want to work with the best.  If given a choice between a heart surgeon who has performed hundreds of successful operations and one who is relatively new to the profession, most people would prefer to go with the one who has a proven track record.  They perceive the surgeon who has performed hundreds as being one of the best in his field, even though the newbie may be every bit as knowledgeable and capable.  In a nutshell, they perceive the experienced surgeon to be an expert, while the newcomer has not yet achieved this level of credibility.

One way to build credibility in your field is to author and publish articles, books or reports related to your profession. 

Think about it:  if we read a well-written, informative piece on a particular topic, we tend to think that the author knows their stuff.  If a person's published works are accurate and informative, they bolster the author's credibility and strengthen his or her standing as a leading expert in their field.

Ask yourself:  what topics can you write about that will add value to the reader and demonstrate your knowledge and expertise in your profession?


Spring 2007 Workshop Schedule

 

Date

Topic

Tuesday, Jan. 30 (early bird deadline - Jan. 23)

Networking

Wednesday, Feb. 21 (early bird deadline - Feb. 14)

Small Business PR

Tuesday, March 13 (early bird deadline - March 2)

Advanced PR Planning

Wednesday, March 21 (early bird deadline - March 14)

Small Business PR

Thursday, March 29 (early bird deadline - March 16)

Media Relations

Wednesday, April 18 (early bird deadline - April 11)

Small Business PR

Thursday, April 26 (early bird deadline - April 13)

Advanced PR Planning

 

Click here for more information on our workshops


Pioneer Strategies Announces Partnership with Search Engine Optimization Firm

Pioneer Strategies has announced a partnership with Dockside Marketing, a Raleigh-based SEO (Search Engine Optimization) firm.  Click here for more information on how we can increase your Web site's search engine rankings. 


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