by Savannah Mazanowski | Sep 21, 2023 | PR Agency, Startup PR, Tech Startup
At the startup phase, every funding dollar counts. To get the greatest bang for the buck, startups and prospective tech PR agencies alike must undergo a careful and thoughtful compatibility test before signing an engagement contract. Like any relationship, the vetting...
by swyft | Nov 5, 2022 | PR Tips, Startup PR, Tech Startup
The signs of a tech slowdown are all over the news. Crunchbase reported that global VC funding fell 53% year-over-year in Q3 and 33% quarter-over-quarter. That’s a massive drop eerily reminiscent of the dot-com bust. In another article from Crunchbase, tech...
by swyft | Oct 25, 2022 | Miscellaneous, PR Tips, Startup PR
Seeing your startup’s name in the media is uniquely rewarding, especially after all the hard work you’ve put into building your business. Media coverage enhances your brand visibility, reputation, and SEO. That being said, media outreach takes time,...
by Dave Manzer | Oct 11, 2022 | Miscellaneous, PR Tips, Startup PR
For early-stage tech startups, having a high-performing website is essential to growing your business. However, what’s less obvious for many startups is the need to have a website that makes it easier for tech journalists to learn about your company and source...
by swyft | Sep 28, 2022 | PR Tips, Startup PR, Tech Startup
If you find yourself reading this, it may be because you pitched TechCrunch about your startup’s VC fundraising and failed to get the story picked up. Don’t beat yourself up. These days, it’s a pretty tall order to get into TechCrunch. You’re...
by Dave Manzer | Sep 13, 2022 | Marketing Strategy, PR Tips, Startup PR
Does PR help with VC fundraising? It’s the proverbial chicken or the egg conundrum. The short answer is – it’s complicated. Fear not, however, as there are ways early-stage startups can pick up valuable media before and during your VC capital raise....
