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Comment on 50 Tips for Pitching A Story to the Media by Publicity Tips–Fast, Easy Research Tools

Publicity Tips–Fast, Easy Research Tools — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:58:14 +0000

[...] “50 Tips for Pitching A Story to the Media,” written by PR pro Alison Kenney, an independent PR practitioner, is must reading for publicity pups as well as for grizzled Publicity Hounds who have been pitching for decades. [...]

Comment on Now is a Great Time to Freelance in Marketing by Desha Peacock

Desha Peacock — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:15:08 +0000

Hi Lindsay, great advice here. I like you blog, just came to take a peek as I see you are the writer that quoted me in today’s US New’s article on Pre Interview Jitters.
Great article!

Nice to meet you!
Desha

Comment on Will Email Pitches Become Obsolete? by Candice

Candice — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:11:51 +0000

I prefer emails, as not every pitch is an immediate call to action. As an editor, I group and file my pitches into different categories and might not answer someone for a week or a month.
If I had publicists pitching me the usual 200+ pitches I get a day, in all forms, from twitter to FB to other social platforms, I’d never be able to keep myself organized.

Phone pitches? No thanks.

Comment on PR Ethics – an Oxymoron? by Ethics | To Bend Light

Ethics | To Bend Light — Wed, 01 May 2013 16:59:52 +0000

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Comment on 4 Ways to Build Your Work Portfolio Little Job Experience by 5 tips for new grads entering the PR and marketing field – womeninpr

5 tips for new grads entering the PR and marketing field – womeninpr — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:17:32 +0000

[...] you don’t have those examples yet, it’s not too late. As PR recruiter Lindsay Olsen explains, you can easily start your own blog and write about your industry, professional topics, and current [...]

Comment on 3 Things You Can Do with a Degree in PR or Communications When You’re Done with Classes by Three Blogs You Should Be Reading About Public Relations | sbelay17

Three Blogs You Should Be Reading About Public Relations | sbelay17 — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:44:16 +0000

[...] tips that may help you become a little more successful with your public relations attempts. 3)http://lindsayolson.com/3-things-you-can-do-with-a-degree-in-pr-or-communications/ Lindsay Olsen is an experienced professional within the field of public relations who has been [...]

Comment on 10 Reasons a Blog Makes You More Hireable by Blog your way to a better career (they really, really mean it) – Muskblog

Blog your way to a better career (they really, really mean it) – Muskblog — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:30:12 +0000

[...] 10 Reasons a Blog Makes You More Hireable by Lindsay Olson [...]

Comment on Should You Keep a Work Journal? by Lindsay Olson » Not Another Sad Desk Lunch!

Lindsay Olson » Not Another Sad Desk Lunch! — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:01:34 +0000

[...] for a driveTake the subway/bus to another neighborhoodRefocusing:MeditatingCreating a silent spaceJournalingPracticing yogaShifting focus:Calling a friendKnocking personal errands or tasks off your to-do [...]

Comment on 4 Ways to Build Your Work Portfolio Little Job Experience by New Grads: Five Tips for Success in PR and Marketing by @allenmireles

New Grads: Five Tips for Success in PR and Marketing by @allenmireles — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:10:09 +0000

Comment on 10 Reasons a Blog Makes You More Hireable by Katherine Bengan

Katherine Bengan — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:23:56 +0000

Employers love the fact the hiring applicants have a blog because it allows them to learn more about the applicant and their knowledge. It also shows the company that the person cares about their own brand