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Press Release Distribution for Startups

05/30/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

If you want to create a press distribution list for your startup, you can take the following steps:

Identify your target audience: Before creating a press mailing list, you should make sure you know your target audience. Think about who your target audience is and what media they read or follow.

Research relevant media: Research the media that is relevant to your target audience. Look for publications that have covered similar topics in the past and can reach the target audience of your PR campaign.

Collect contact details: Once you have identified relevant media, you need to collect the contact details of the journalists, editors and other important contacts. Check media websites to find contact information, or search LinkedIn for journalists and other relevant contacts.

Make a list: Make a list with the contact details of the relevant media and contacts. The list should include each contact's name, position, and contact information.

Maintain your list: It's important to keep your press mailing list up to date by regularly checking for changes in contacts. Remove outdated contacts and add new ones.

Personalize your outreach: When you're ready to send out your press releases, make sure to personalize your outreach. Use journalists' names in your emails and be aware of why you think your message is relevant to them and their audience.

Track your outreach: After you've sent out your press release, you should make sure you track your outreach. Send follow-up emails or call the journalists to make sure your message got through.

Leverage Social Media: Use social media to draw journalists and media attention to your startup. Publish updates about your startup on your social media channels and tag journalists and media that may be relevant to your startup.

Build relationships: Build long-term relationships with journalists and media by regularly connecting with them and providing them with interesting and relevant information.

By following these steps, you can build a press distribution list for your startup and attract media attention to your business. It takes patience and perseverance to succeed, but it can be a valuable way to get your startup known and reach potential customers.

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How to distribute a press release

05/29/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

Disseminating a press release can be an effective way to draw journalists and media attention to your company, products or services. Here are the steps you should follow to get your press release out there:

Make a list of contacts: Make a list of journalists, editors, and other media contacts relevant to your company or industry. This can either be a list created by you or a list from a service provider who offers press mailing lists.

Personalize your message: Adapt your press release to the interests and needs of your contacts. This can mean creating different versions of your press release to address different topics and perspectives.

Send your message: Send your press release to your contacts. You can do this either by email or through a press distribution service. Make sure your message is well-structured, engaging, and includes all the important information.

Follow-up: Send a follow-up email or call your contacts to make sure they've received your press release. Make sure you are polite, professional and not overly pushy.

Use social media: Use social media to spread the word about your press release. Publish your message on your social media channels and share it with your followers. Also, use relevant hashtags and mention journalist and media accounts that may be relevant to your story.

Publish on your website: Publish your press release on your website. This gives journalists and media the opportunity to find your message when they visit your website.

Track your results: Track whether your message has been published in the media or whether journalists and editors have picked it up. This gives you feedback on which approaches might be successful in the future.

By following these steps, you can ensure your press release gets distributed to the right people and in the right way for maximum visibility for your business.

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Writing a press release - How to make it work

03/10/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

If you want to write a press release, you should follow these steps:

Define target audience: Think about who your target audience is and what interest they might have in your topic.

Formulate core message: Summarize the most important message of your press release in one short sentence. This core message should be repeated throughout the rest of the press release.

Create structure: A press release consists of a headline, a lead, the main body and contact information. Structure your press release accordingly and make sure you include all the important information.

Use understandable language: Write in clear and understandable language that can be understood by non-specialists.

Present facts: Present facts and figures to support your message.

Use quotes: Use quotes from relevant people to reinforce what you are saying.

Formulate call-to-action: Conclude your press release with a clear call-to-action, such as a request to contact you or a reference to more information.

Proofread: Have at least one person proofread your press release to avoid spelling and grammatical errors.

Mailing: Send your press release to relevant media outlets, making sure to include the distribution method and publication date.

A well-written and structured press release can help ensure that your message is picked up and disseminated by relevant media.

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Offline Marketing - Everything you need to know

03/03/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

In a world that is becoming more and more digital, it sometimes seems as if offline marketing measures are becoming less important. But that is a fallacy. Especially in times of information overload, advertising messages that are perceived offline can often achieve greater attention and impact than digital ads or social media posts. In this article we would like to introduce you to some proven offline marketing measures that are still relevant today.

Meetings and events

Shows and events are a great way to raise awareness of your brand and encourage customer loyalty. Whether it's an opening ceremony, a product launch or a networking event, such events create an emotional bond with your company and your products. You also have the opportunity to get to know potential customers personally and thus receive direct feedback.

Print advertising

Print advertising is still an effective way to reach your target audience. Whether it's ads in magazines or newspapers, flyers or posters, print advertising can achieve a high recognition value. However, make sure that your advertising is eye-catching and creative in order to stand out from the mass of print advertising.

Direct marketing

Direct marketing is a form of marketing where you address your target audience directly. You can use mailings or personal letters, for example. A personalized approach can be particularly effective here. However, you should make sure that your advertising is not perceived as spam.

Outdoor advertising

Outdoor advertising can come in many different forms, for example in the form of posters, advertising banners or vehicle lettering. Especially in cities, outdoor advertising can achieve a high reach and quickly attract attention. However, make sure that your advertising is not too intrusive and that it blends harmoniously into the cityscape.

Guerilla marketing

Guerrilla marketing refers to unconventional and creative marketing measures that can often be implemented with a small budget. The aim here is to attract attention and arouse the interest of the target group through unexpected and surprising actions. A creative and original idea can often attract more attention than a classic advertisement.

Conclusion:

Offline marketing measures are still an important part of the marketing strategy of many companies. Events, print advertising, direct marketing, outdoor advertising and guerrilla marketing still offer many opportunities today to attract the attention of potential customers and to make your brand better known. However, you should make sure that your offline marketing measures are well thought out and used in a targeted manner in order to achieve the greatest possible success.

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Why don't my mailings work?

02/24/2023 | by Patrick Fischer, M.Sc., Founder & Data Scientist: FDS

There are several reasons why mailings may not work. Here are some possible causes:

Target Audience: Your target audience may not be well defined or your message may not appeal to them. If your email is going to the wrong people or your message is not interesting or relevant enough to them, it will not be opened or read.

Subject line: Your subject line is the first thing your recipients see, and if it's not engaging enough, they may not even open your email. A bad subject line can result in your email being marked as spam or simply deleted without being read.

Content: The content of your email is also important. If it's not engaging, useful or interesting enough, it probably won't be read or no action will be taken. Make sure your message is clear and concise, and that it meets the needs of your target audience.

Frequency: contacting your recipients too often can lead to overload and cause them to ignore your emails or unsubscribe from your list. Make sure you have appropriate timing and that you don't send your emails too often.

Call-to-action (CTA): Your email should contain a clear and eye-catching call-to-action (CTA) that encourages your recipients to click on the link or fill out the form. If your CTA is weak or not placed prominently enough, your recipients may decide not to take the action.

It's important to consider these factors when reviewing and optimizing your email marketing campaigns to ensure they're effective.

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