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When Should I Start To Think About Public Relations?

By Lyndon Johnson On December 14, 2017 · Add Comment · In Communications Strategy, Lean Communications Methodology, Public Relations, Strategy, Toronto
This is a question we get asked frequently by entrepreneurs, so we thought we’d make it the topic of today’s THINK PR Espresso.  Timing is an important part of effective public relations and getting it wrong could have a significant impact on your chances of successfully growing your business. Here’s a presentation that I gaveContinue Reading
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What is Effective PR?

By Lyndon Johnson On December 14, 2017 · Add Comment · In Communications Strategy, Lean Communications Methodology, Strategy, Toronto
Effective PR is the delivery of the right message to the right audience at the right time and via the right delivery mechanism in order to build a relationship. There are an increasing number of articles published in both the PR industry media and in entrepreneur magazines and websites that offer ‘X things you shouldContinue Reading
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What is PR?

By Lyndon Johnson On December 14, 2017 · Add Comment · In Communications Strategy, Lean Communications Methodology, Public Relations, Publicity, Toronto
The definition of public relations according to the largest industry association is “a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.” There is no mention of the media, yet most PR agencies sell pre-packaged media relations programs under the guise of public relations. We’ve taken the Public Relations Society ofContinue Reading
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Public Relations Is Long Term – Not Just Real Time

By Lyndon Johnson On December 14, 2017 · Add Comment · In Communications Strategy, Lean Communications Methodology, Public Relations, Strategy
DISCLOSURE: Ford Motor Company Canada provided me with a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid to drive from Toronto to SXSW, in Austin, TX, and back. I covered all additional costs including gas. Since my return I have also driven two other vehicles from the company – a CMAX and a Focus Plug-in Hybrid. In return, FordContinue Reading
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Ask These Questions When Journalists Call | Checklist

By Lyndon Johnson On January 17, 2017 · Add Comment · In Communications Strategy, Lean Communications Methodology, Public Relations, Publicity, Strategy, Toronto
Ask These Questions When Journalists Call Entrepreneurs want journalists to be interested in their businesses, but can often be intimidated by the prospect of dealing with the media.  There’s really no need. Ask these questions when journalists call: Ask the journalist: What do you need? What’s your deadline? Where can I reach you? Then, whateverContinue Reading
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PR Industry Has Been In Fake News & Alternative Fact Business For Years

By Lyndon Johnson On December 19, 2016 · Add Comment · In Communications Strategy, Lean Communications Framework, Lean Communications Methodology, Public Relations, Publicity, Strategy, Toronto
PR Industry Has Been In Fake News Business For Years Fake news is a hot topic since the 2016 US Election.  But in reality, fake news is nothing new.  It’s not even news. The PR industry – or the PRublicity industry, as I call it – has been in the business of fake news andContinue Reading
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7 Steps to Effective PR Strategies

By Lyndon Johnson On November 23, 2016 · Add Comment · In Communications Strategy, Lean Communications Framework, Lean Communications Methodology, Toronto
7 Steps to Effective PR Strategies 1. In the top left in the box called ‘Desired Outcome’ write down one desired outcome from public relations activity that is achievable within the next 90 days. It must be realistic, specific, and measurable. 2. In the top right of the canvas marked ‘Assumptions’ write down the namesContinue Reading
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PR, Marketing & Publicity – The Future is Lean

By Lyndon Johnson On August 12, 2016 · 1 Comment · In #AgileMarketing, Agile Marketing, Communications Strategy, Lean Agile, Lean Communications Framework, Lean Communications Methodology, Marketing, Measurement, Public Relations, Publicity, Strategy, Toronto
Making pr and marketing affordable, accessible, transparent & measurable for entrepreneurs A few years ago I started to think about a better way for entrepreneurs to get access to, use and measure the value of PR, marketing & publicity. How could I help entrepreneurs use PR and marketing in order to grow their businesses? I didContinue Reading
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Thoughts on AMEC Integrated Evaluation Framework

By Lyndon Johnson On June 22, 2016 · 2 Comments · In Communications Strategy, Lean Communications Framework, Lean Communications Methodology, Measurement, Public Relations, Publicity, Toronto
How we #MeasurePR needs to change – and anything that helps measure the commercial impact of public relations, marketing and publicity is a good thing as far as I’m concerned.  It’s been a topic of discussion for many years within the industry – the last 20 that I’ve been working in communications but there haven’t beenContinue Reading
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