Manchester PR Blog » Public Relations 411 http://www.manchesterpublicrelations.com/blog Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:42:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.manchesterpublicrelations.com/blog http://www.manchesterpublicrelations.com/blog/wp-content/mbp-favicon/favicon.png Manchester PR Blog The Busy Girls Networking Expo http://www.manchesterpublicrelations.com/blog/the-busy-girls-networking-expo/ http://www.manchesterpublicrelations.com/blog/the-busy-girls-networking-expo/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:27:31 +0000 nadiablog http://www.manchesterpublicrelations.com/blog/?p=2660  

 

September 27th The Busy Girls brought together entrepreneurial women from the tri-state area to mix and mingle.  Women from all industries attended and benefited from the mixer. The Busy Girls offer business coaching and marketing services to businesses who target their products and services to females.

Vendors and Sponsors included:

The Hudson [...]]]>  

 

September 27th The Busy Girls brought together entrepreneurial women from the tri-state area to mix and mingle.  Women from all industries attended and benefited from the mixer. The Busy Girls offer business coaching and marketing services to businesses who target their products and services to females.

Vendors and Sponsors included:

The Hudson Cakery, Mimis Fusion of Flavors, Worship Luxury

Hallak The Couture Cleaner, Card Boxes, Stacy Gemma Everywear

The Marriott , Pink Jewels , Send Out Cards and many more.

Karina and Marni are located in Northern New Jersey, 10 miles from New York City and are available for travel.

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Below you will find some of my suggested meeting tips to make sure  you land your next client or rock that presentation.

Be on time: This goes without saying, if for whatever reason you are late make sure to call, text or email.

Dress the part: It’s better to be over dressed than underdressed.

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Below you will find some of my suggested meeting tips to make sure  you land your next client or rock that presentation.

Be on time: This goes without saying, if for whatever reason you are late make sure to call, text or email.

Dress the part: It’s better to be over dressed than underdressed.

Be PREPARED!: Know your facts and data, if it’s too much to retain you can always have note cards to refer to. You also want to make sure all your equipment is fully charged and/or you are strapped with a back up battery and charger.

Communication Is Key: Make sure all parties are involved in the follow-up corespondance after the event.  Don’t wait to too long to return emails and/or phone calls even if it’s a brief.

To duplicate the stylish business attire above here is your shopping list!

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Sydney Chavez

I have had the opportunity to work with Sydney Chavez of Gossip and Glamour on a number of projects. Her experience includes retail store management, training and development, visual merchandising, wardrobe styling, fashion show production and much more. [...]]]>

Sydney Chavez

I have had the opportunity to work with Sydney Chavez of Gossip and Glamour on a number of projects. Her experience includes retail store management, training and development, visual merchandising, wardrobe styling, fashion show production and much more.  Continue reading to learn more about Sydney’s love for fashion.

Tell me more about your blogs.

My primary site is Seattle Boutique Blogspot.com. It’s a site that features local style and fashion news and is dedicated to showcasing Seattle’s best designers and boutiques. My other site is Sydney Loves Fashion.com. It’s for global fashion news and shopping.

Besides my blogs I’m also heavily involved in the Seattle Fashion community. I recently launched my own company, Gossip & Glamour (www.gossip-glamour.com) which provides marketing and public relation services to fashion clients in the city. I also serve as the Regional Director for Fashion Group International.

What do you love most about what you do? I love that the fashion industry is constantly changing. It keeps me on my toes!

What does the future hold for you? The future holds many more years of fashion for me. I love the industry and can’t imagine doing anything else.

For  more information you can contact Sydney at sydney@gossip-glamour.com or find her on Twitter @GossipGlamour.

Please feel free to email me with any comments or questions at nadiamurdock@manchesterpublicrelations.com


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For a smoother relationship a few key things to keep in mind when you start working with a new client.

1. What are your clients needs? By being aware of your clients needs you are off to good start.  Miscommunication can be a key to disaster so bare in mind why your client has sought out your services and what your game plan is.

2. What is the big picture? What are the goals your client hopes to achieve?  It’s important that you are both clear on this in order to obtain the best results possible.  However sometimes you can introduce new ideas and concepts that may have never occurred to your client.

3. Communication is key!: It’s ideal to keep your client abreast of all new developments as well as perspective ones too.  This will reassure them that progress is being made and nothing has slipped through the cracks.  Try holding weekly meetings or send out email updates.

For more information visit http://www.sideroad.com/

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Try these [...]]]> The key to bad publicity is admitting what went wrong! Confront the problem head on, be ready to take the heat and wait for the smoke to clear. Whether your a fashion designer, fashion stylist or publicist no matter what your profession clients want a product or service that works.

Try these tips if you find your self in a sticky situation!

Admit the problem: Take responsibility!

Apologize: Explain the problem and why it happened, expressing remorse can help you regain your credibility.

Put your clients mind at ease: Share what measures you are taking to make sure this problem does not happen again.

Get the root of the problem: With in-depth research you can avoid similar disasters from reoccurring.

Inform the media: By keeping the media informed your on top of the problem and all information is coming directly from the source.  Send out press releases frequently and post most recent developments on your blog and/or website.

Memorable Moments In Bad Publicity: It can sometimes benefit you.

Joaquin Phoneix Quits Acting!

Was Phoneix departure from acting for real or a publicity stunt? He now has a movie coming out this September, I’m Still Here.

Ashlee Simpson Caught Lip Syncing on SNL

Simpson played Roxie Hart in Chicago on Broadway for a 10-week engagement in February 2010.

Britney Spears takes a the buzz cut too far!

Britney Spears album Circus debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making Spears the youngest female artist in history to have five albums debut at number one, thus earning a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

For more information visit www.guerrillapublicity.com.

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Question: Hi…I am a “beginner” at pr and wanted to focus on up and coming fashion designers. I have my experience in the south Florida Caribbean music scene but wanted to start venturing out into fashion. I was hoping [...]]]> I recently received an email seeking self-promotion advice and I wanted to share it with you!

Question: Hi…I am a “beginner” at pr and wanted to focus on up and coming fashion designers. I have my experience in the south Florida Caribbean music scene but wanted to start venturing out into fashion. I was hoping you could offer some advice/suggestions. I’m having a difficult time going outside my circle of friends and finding prospective clients. How did you go about finding your initial clients when you first started? I found your site off of pr couture’s site and found your website to be really nice. I wanted to ask someone who perhaps has been in my position before. Thanks so much in advance.

Farah

Hi Farah,

Thanks for reaching out to me.  When seeking new clients you may want to start locally since your still trying to get your feet wet.  It’s really hard to find people randomly so you need to put yourself out there by networking!   Try attending events, seminars, mixers etc.  You should get some inexpensive business cards made with your company name (if you don’t have a company name that’s ok).  You may also want to create a new email account specifically for your freelance business in order to keep it as professional as possible.  Solicit friends and family to spread the word around.  This could really get you started in the right direction and help spread the word that your starting to do Fashion PR.     Try  joining online groups like Linked In, Meetup.com, Facebook and Twitter. By  connecting with industry professionals you will be surprised how large your circle will grow from there.

If you have any questions or seeking advice please feel free to email me at nadiamurdock@manchesterpublicrelations.com.

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However with [...]]]> With the release of the fourth “Shrek” movie the anticipation begins to build to see these well known cartoon characters on the big screen again.  Voiced by A-List celebrities including Cameron Diaz, Antonio Banderas, Mike Meyers and Eddie Murphy this movie is definitely a favorite for the kiddies and the kiddies at heart.

However with a recent fashion spread featuring “Donkey” and other characters in the men’s magazine VMan some parents might not be so happy. DreamWorks gave VMan permission to use their characters in the fashion spread featured below, which according Fox411 they claim to be regretting.

In the spread Donkey is snug-a-bug next to a sultry lingerie model with an onlooker who happens to be a shirtless man.  Ideally this entire spread is not meant for a G-rated audience but with kids being so tech-savvy these days they might get a surprise when they do a search for “Shrek”.

Jo Piazza of Fox News.com interviewed New York Post film critic Kyle Smith.  Smith says “The photos are not only bizarre, but they also show a desperation by studios to toe the line for publicity”.

To see more images and read the full story visit FoxNews.com

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Companies like Perfect Gift bag will do all the grunt work for you however if your event is on a smaller [...]]]> One of the highlights of attending an event is walking away with a memorable swag bag!  Below are a few tips on how to put together an ideal gift bag for your next event.

Companies like Perfect Gift bag will do all the grunt work for you however if your event is on a smaller scale or just a simple birthday party there are ton of good ideas to make the ideal gift bag.  

Tip 1:Practical Is Good

 Gift bags packed with practical items such as shaving gel, tooth paste and body wash were some of my  favorite bags.  It’s easier to solicit bigger companies for these types of products, especially if your a non-profit!  

Tip 2:Think Outside the Box

Innovative and creative products are always fun, so put on your thinking caps!

Tip 3: Think Start-Up

New companies are always looking for different ways to get their name out there.  Try reaching out to start-up companies  to donate towards your next gift bag.  It might be a good idea to offer a mention in the invitation or program as an exchange for their donation.  Do your research building a solid relationship with a new company could lead to future opportunities.  

Tip 3: Think FUN!

Reusable fun totes, fun decorative stuffing, you name it. Make sure that your items will appeal to your audience, just because it’s free doesn’t mean that it is right for your event. Ex. Massage Oil for a Baby Shower=No!

Video Music Awards Gift Bag Item

 

Oscar Swag Bag

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Betsy Dawn writes Heavens To Betsy, an entertainment related blog. She launched her blog in 2010 as an alternative to emailing friends the info and interesting tidbits she would find throughout the day. Betsy has a background in pr/advertising and enjoys researching, reading, and writing as an outlet.

 

“Our Little Girl [...]]]>  

Betsy Dawn writes Heavens To Betsy, an entertainment related blog. She launched her blog in 2010 as an alternative to emailing friends the info and interesting tidbits she would find throughout the day. Betsy has a background in pr/advertising and enjoys researching, reading, and writing as an outlet.

 

“Our Little Girl Has Grown Up”, what perfect tagline for international pop icon Hello Kitty’s new collection of wine. 

The genius idea of the Hello Kitty wine collection originated with Camomilla S.p.A. an Italian fashion company which manufactures and sells Hello Kitty licensed merchandise. Camomilla S.p.A. partnered up with Tenimenti Castelrotto an Italian winery located in the Lombardy wine region. In the United States the wines will be marketed and sold by Innovation Spirits, various other vendors are selling the wine online.

I purr as I tell you about the four different types of sweet nectar available for consumption. Angel Nero, Devil Nero, Brut Rose and a Sweet Pink sparking wine range in price from $19.99-$29.99. The cutsey packaging, true to Hello Kitty form feature the feline in different get ups that coincide with the types of wine.

There are some people who feel that the Hello Kitty packaging will attract the attention of underage children. There is however a strong adult fan base as well, among them celebrities Mariah Carey and Paris Hilton, who are often spotted sporting Hello Kitty merchandise. I was a fan of Hello Kitty merchandise as a child, the older I got the less attention I paid to Hello Kitty however I was aware of the brand. The brand has once again caught my attention with the wine packaging. The way to my heart if through my liver, so the taste will ultimately decide whether the brand will keep my attention. Salud!

For more information visit:

Entertainment Weekly 

Mom Logic

Where can you find Betsy?

Blog: Heavens to Betsy Dawn

Twitter: Betsy Dawn

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Clothing: Wearing medium tones of gray, brown or blue in a style that you feel most comfortable in are a step in the right direction. Stay away from distracting stripes or patterns that may compete for your audience’s attention. Go with a shirt that is off white or a pastel shade. Hats with a wide brim can cast a shadow on your face so leave the hat at home.
Accessories: Highly polished jewels, sparkly diamonds and rhinestones can cause a reflecting glare beneath the studio lighting. Keep your accessories simple remember less is more!
Makeup: Just because you are on TV does not mean you need to look like a clown. Selecting natural tones and easing up on the eye shadow is highly suggested.
Gentlemen: If you are used to sporting a heavy beard either shave it off or ask the makeup person on set to assist in making it presentable.
For more information Publicity Handbook

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