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What are avoidable mistakes when approaching the media?

04/13/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

Here are some avoidable mistakes when approaching the media:

Lack of research: if you don't know the media representatives and the topics they cover, you may be sending the wrong information to the wrong people or not presenting your story in a way that is of interest to their target audience.

Unclear message: an unclear or overly complex message may result in your pitch not being understood by media representatives or your story not being interesting enough to be printed.

Poor communication: poor communication with media representatives, such as sending spam emails or ignoring requests, can result in your future efforts being ignored.

Unprofessional demeanor: Unprofessional behavior, such as making unreasonable demands or acting unprepared in interviews, can cause media representatives to lose interest in your story.

Inadequate preparation: not putting enough time and effort into your media approach can result in your story being incomplete or inaccurate, which can lead to negative reviews.

Lack of strategy: if you don't have a clear strategy for how you want to convey your story to media representatives, you may not get the results you want.

By avoiding these avoidable media outreach mistakes and having a clear strategy and message, you can successfully convey your story to media representatives and achieve positive coverage for your company or organization.

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What is the Google Search Console?

04/13/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

The Google Search Console is a free web tool from Google that helps website owners and webmasters monitor and improve the performance of their website in Google's search results.

Google Search Console allows website owners to collect various information about their website, such as:

How often their website is displayed in Google search results

  • Which search queries lead to your website
  • Which pages get the most traffic from Google
  • Whether there are problems that affect the crawling and indexing of their website by Google
  • In addition, Google Search Console also provides tools for checking website security, adding sitemaps, monitoring backlinks and diagnosing website errors.

  • Google Search Console is an indispensable tool for any website owner or webmaster who wants to improve their website in Google's search results.

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    What is Google Performance Max?

    04/12/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

    Google Performance Max is a Google Ads advertising option launched in February 2021. It is an automated advertising method based on Machine Learning that allows advertisers to serve their ads on various Google platforms, such as Google Search, Google Maps, YouTube, and others.

    Unlike traditional Google ad campaigns that target specific audiences, keywords or websites, Google Performance Max uses machine learning algorithms to customize and optimize ads in real time to target audiences.

    Advertisers only need to specify their budget and goal (e.g. lead generation or sales increase) and Google Performance Max takes care of the rest. Ads are automatically delivered on the most appropriate channels and at the best times.

    Google Performance Max is considered a promising option for companies that do not have sufficient resources or experience in advertising, but still want to achieve maximum results.

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    What are avoidable mistakes when building customer relationships?

    04/12/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

    There are many avoidable mistakes companies can make when building customer relationships, and some of them include:

    Failure to focus on customers:

    When companies fail to listen to or understand their customers' needs and wants, they can have difficulty building long-term, meaningful relationships.

    Failure to communicate: When companies do not take appropriate steps to communicate with their customers or listen to their concerns, they may have difficulty building trust and loyalty.

    Missing personalization: if companies do not address their customers' individual needs and preferences or provide personalized offers or services, they may have difficulty building long-term relationships.

    Missing consistency: If companies do not serve their customers consistently and reliably or do not make continuous improvements in their offerings and services, they may have difficulty building or maintaining customer relationships.

    Missing appreciation: When companies do not adequately appreciate their customers or provide them with special offers or services, they may have difficulty building trust and loyalty.

    Failure to respond: If companies do not respond quickly enough to customer inquiries or complaints, or do not take appropriate action to resolve problems, they may have difficulty building or maintaining customer relationships.

    Failing to follow up: If companies do not follow up with their customers after a purchase or interaction, or do not take appropriate steps to collect feedback or integrate customer feedback into their strategies, they may have difficulty improving their offerings and services and building customer relationships.

    It is important to be aware of these avoidable mistakes and take appropriate steps to minimize or avoid them in order to build and maintain long-term, meaningful customer relationships.

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    Freelance Journalists - Where to find lists?

    04/11/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

    There are several online directories and databases that contain listings and profiles of freelance journalists. Here are some options:

    Freeelancermap: An online platform that specializes in freelance workers in various industries, including journalism. It offers an extensive database of freelance journalists from around the world.

    Journalist Directory: A directory of freelance journalists in Germany. The directory is sorted by state and topic and includes contact information and samples of work.

    DJV-Freie: A database of the German Journalists' Association (DJV) containing more than 4,000 freelance journalists from Germany. The database is accessible to DJV members, but some information is also available to the public.

    MediaBistro: A job board and online community for media professionals, including freelance journalists. The site includes a job database, a directory of freelancers, and a variety of resources for media professionals.

    LinkedIn: A social platform for business and professional people, also used by freelance journalists. LinkedIn allows users to create their profile to showcase their skills and experience and connect with other professionals.

    These lists are a good starting point for finding freelance journalists. However, it is important to note that many freelancers may not be listed on these lists or may not advertise their services publicly. In this case, it may be helpful to search social media or relevant groups and forums for recommendations.

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