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Broadreach Public Relations Welcomes Chance Viles As Client Associate

Broadreach Public Relations Welcomes Chance Viles As Client Associate

Broadreach Public Relations, a strategic communication and public affairs firm located on Commercial Street in Portland, is welcoming its newest client associate, Chance Viles. Viles, an award-winning journalist, comes to Broadreach from The Forecaster where he worked as a local reporter covering everything from business to human interest and government. In his role, Viles will…

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What Is a Media Kit and Do I Need It?

What Is a Media Kit and Do I Need It?

We all know that we need to optimize our website for search engines, but what about optimizing our website for journalists? Digital media kits make life easier for journalists and increase your chances of landing accurate, high quality earned media. Back in the day, media kits were actual physical packets (and still are, in some…

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Why Press Releases ≠ Public Relations

Why Press Releases ≠ Public Relations

We often hear “press release” and “PR” used interchangeably – as if the public relations function begins and ends with the press release. This limited view of public relations will more than likely hamstring your story’s real potential… and you know what they say about first impressions. The same principle applies to communicating information to…

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5 Tips for PR Success This Summer

5 Tips for PR Success This Summer

Maine is world-famous for all things summer: beaches, beer, lobster, lakes… you name it. With schools out and summer populations swelling traffic on the roads, in restaurants, and in stores, summer can be an interesting time for businesses and anyone in PR. Whether it’s your slow season or your busiest stretch of the year, the…

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How to Maximize Your Online Newsroom

How to Maximize Your Online Newsroom

By Sacha Kiesman, WordLab Client Associate The newsroom page on your organization’s website shouldn’t just be another place to keep “owned” media. Journalists often visit newsroom pages while doing preliminary research before reaching out to schedule an interview, and a poorly utilized one can leave a bad first impression. Your newsroom is truly where “owned”…

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