Create A Network Map To Build Your Personal Brand

Remember that old adage: "It’s not what you know. It’s who you know." Well, it’s true.

The Value of Emotional Currency

On The PR Maven® Podcast episode 24, Nancy spoke with David Lee, owner of Human Nature@Work. David shared some excellent tips on how to better understand your co-workers and employees.

Learn How Mentoring is a Win-Win in a Financial Planning Office

Kevin Frisbie is the owner of Frisbie & Associates and is one of Maine’s top financial advisors. On The PR Maven Podcast, he discusses why he feels mentorship is so important for success to any career path.

Online Reviews and How to Handle Them

When Nancy interviewed Pauline Frommer – of Frommer’s Guidebooks fame – on her podcast, Pauline talked about the pitfalls of online reviews.

Stand Out From The Crowd By Going Old School: Write Personal Thank-You Notes

Use the written word to your advantage and you can stand out from the crowd. In this article, Nancy discusses the value of handwritten thank-you cards and more.

How Traveling Can Teach You To Be A Better Business Leader

Traveling can allow you to meet people from different backgrounds, with differing mindsets and you can learn how to think with a more open mind and target people who have different preferences, opinions and biases than your own.

Advice Round-Up for Entrepreneurs

Nancy recently talked with Leanne Pressly, the CEO of Stitchcraft Marketing, who she met through the Agency Management Institute’s agency owner peer network group and this post is a round-up of some of the great tips shared for entrepreneurs.

How to Do Your Own Market Research

On The PR Maven Podcast, Nancy interviewed Susan Baier, whose company, Audience Audit, develops custom attitudinal segmentation research for smart marketing agencies and their clients in a wide range of industries. 

Why Podcasting Is A Smart Marketing Strategy For Businesses Today

Podcasting is one of the most powerful ways to reach people. It's estimated that 60 million Americans listen to podcasts weekly.

PR And Marketing Are Expensive. Start With A Plan.

Would you build a house without first consulting an architect? Of course not. How would your builder know what to build? A ranch? A Cape Cod? A mansion? So why would you pay for public relations or marketing without first developing a plan?