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Why tech startups should still do PR during COVID-19
Even if you’re among the lucky few who haven’t taken a direct hit from the COVID-19 recession, you’re likely tightening your belt in anticipation of tough times ahead. When you’re making decisions about what to cut, you’ll likely be tempted to ax PR. In most cases,...
4 ways a PR firm can help your company during the coronavirus
As we approach the end of the second month of our new coronavirus-driven reality, it’s crucial for companies to review their communication strategy if they haven’t already. During times of uncertainty, the right messaging can have a major impact on how your company...
Tips on how to build a COVID-19 PR strategy
Technology companies must be ready to pivot their PR strategy in light of COVID-19. By failing to do so, you risk losing valuable visibility and brand recognition at a time when the economy is contracting and competition is intensifying. Nor should you cease...
8 career tips for PR and marketing seniors during the coronavirus
Graduating seniors in communications and marketing are facing the daunting prospect of trying to enter the job market during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will not be easy. Nearly 4 million students are set to graduate this year in spring 2020. That leaves many anxious...
Economic impact of coronavirus: live events in the coronavirus era
The economic impact of the coronavirus is only beginning to be felt. Marketers, event planners, and public relation professionals are swiftly pivoting strategies as they navigate the unprecedented pandemic. With heightened health concerns, the global pandemic has...
Tips on how to pitch your business during the coronavirus pandemic
There’s no escaping it. The news cycle has been taken over by news related to the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19 as it’s officially known in medical circles. As a global health crisis goes, the coronavirus is already on the verge of bringing entire countries and...
What is customer experience and how should PR support it?
You have undoubtedly seen customer experience strategy mentioned in multiple media outlets over the past couple of years. It seems like every marketing expert under the sun has weighed in on the topic in Forbes. Other news outlets like CMSwire have devoted well...
How to respond to negative reviews on Glassdoor
How to respond to negative reviews on Glassdoor is becoming an imperative for many startups and emerging growth tech companies. Much like other review sites (Yelp comes to mind), Glassdoor can be both a benefit and a burden on tech startups and SMBs competing...
Last minute PR tips for HIMSS
With a little over one month left before the start of HIMSS, many healthcare technology companies are racing to put the finishing touches on their PR activities. FYI, it starts March 10 and the registration deadline is February 10. We here at Swyft have been busy...
How to measure PR using Google Analytics
You don’t have to be a brain surgeon to figure out how to measure PR using Google Analytics at your B2B tech company. The data sets are freely available and the process is surprisingly easy. Measuring your PR campaigns is good practice for many reasons, not the...
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Why B2B SaaS CEOs Struggle with PR and Marketing
Many CEOs of B2B software companies, particularly ones with annual revenue less than $25 million, struggle to see the value of investing in a robust marketing program.
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