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Creating a Conscious Public Relations Strategy with Melissa Vela-Williamson

Creating a Conscious Public Relations Strategy with Melissa Vela-Williamson

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Public relations (PR) plays a critical role in the success of any business, regardless of its size. The perception that the public holds about your business can significantly impact your outcomes, either leading to success or failure. Unfortunately, many businesses overlook the importance of establishing a positive public image and fail to align their actions with their PR message.

Today, we have the privilege of having Melissa Vela Williamson on the show. Melissa is an accredited and internationally recognized public relations expert, national industry columnist, podcast host, and author with two decades of experience in multicultural and integrated communications. She is the founder of MVW Communications, a boutique firm that provides consultancy, training, and account direction services.

During our discussion, Melissa will shed light on the significance of aligning your PR message and the actions of your business. She will share valuable insights on how to initiate this process within your organization, helping you build a strong and consistent public image.

 

The key takeaways from this episode are: 

1. PR's critical role: Public relations is crucial for business success, as the public's perception can impact outcomes significantly.
2. Importance of alignment: Aligning actions with the PR message is essential to establish a positive public image.
3. Insights from Melissa Vela Williamson: The episode offers valuable insights on initiating the process of aligning PR and building a strong public image.

 

What you’ll hear in this episode:

[2:26] Who is Melissa Vela Williamson and what is her area of expertise?
[4:35] What is public relations, how is it defined, and how does it differ from marketing?
[12:10] What are strategies that can help people build a strong PR presence?
[17:30] How do you advise clients to approach PR that have the “I don’t care what others think” mindset?
[20:12] Is it ever too early to have a PR strategy for your business?
[29:56] What are the recommendations to get started with a PR strategy if this is not something that you have considered before?

 

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How to Develop a Brand Style with Tanya Smith

Leveraging Collaborations for Business Growth

Building Authentic Relationships in Business with Barb Betts

 

Resources: 

Connect with Melissa: 

mvw360.com

Instagram: @mvw.communications 

Book: Smart Talk: Public Relations Essentials All Pros Should Know

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