03:30 pm
Tue Mar 17

CANCELLED - The Early-Stage Startup’s Guide to PR (OFFICIAL)

Austin Convention Center
500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX, 78701
0.32km SW

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Speakers

Alexa Ball

Jones-Dilworth, Inc.

Brittany Solano

Jones-Dilworth Inc

The media landscape has changed dramatically and the rules of the game are actively changing. How can cash-strapped entrepreneurs leverage the power of earned media to influence their audiences and build credibility in their markets?

In this interactive workshop, entrepreneurs will learn when, how, and why to engage in PR.

We’ll cover:

How the media landscape has changed and what that means for startups

How to know when you’re ready for PR

What makes a newsworthy announcement

Specific strategies pitching press

Tips & tricks for engaging press

How to measure success

How to know when it’s time to hire a firm or a freelancer

The messaging and positioning that is important to have in place before pursuing coverage and wide-spread media attention

A mix of theory and tactic, you’ll leave with a framework for evaluating your own PR efforts and the start of a playbook for executing.

Primary Entry: Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Film Badge, Interactive Badge

Format: Presentation

Event Type: Session

Track: Professional Development

Level: Beginner