In this episode of the Play Big Faster Podcast, we dive into the world of public relations with Mickie Kennedy, president of eReleases and expert in press release distribution.

Mickie shares his journey from poet to PR professional, explaining how he revolutionized the industry by focusing on story-driven press releases. He discusses the importance of earned media, the power of newswires like PR Newswire, and how small businesses can leverage PR to boost their visibility and credibility.

You will learn about the relationship between PR, advertising, and marketing, as well as practical tips for measuring PR success through metrics like increased leads and improved conversion rates.

Whether you're a startup founder or an established business owner looking to enhance your media presence, this episode provides actionable advice on how to play big faster in the world of public relations.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:00 - From MFA to PR: Mickie Kennedy's press release journey

00:02:00 - Story arc strategy: Crafting newsworthy press releases

00:03:00 - eReleases and PR Newswire: Revolutionizing wire distribution

00:05:00 - PR vs. advertising: Earned media's impact on ROI 

00:06:00 - PR Newswire and Business Wire: The media visibility duopoly

00:08:00 - Email pitching crisis: Why journalists prefer newswires 

00:10:00 - Measuring PR success: Conversion rates and earned media metrics

00:12:00 - Strategic releases: Leveraging surveys for media pickup 

00:14:00 - Product launch press releases: Incorporating use case studies

00:16:00 - Trade associations: Amplifying your press release's reach 

00:18:00 - The 3% rule: Secrets of high-performing press releases

00:20:00 - Small business PR advantage: Authenticity trumps corporate image 

00:22:00 - Boilerplate brilliance: Weaving origin stories into press releases 

00:23:00 - PR for entrepreneurs: Embracing vulnerability for media attention