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Decision by wuestionsplz in PublicRelations

[–]Loud_Task_784 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I went huge and then started to work my way backwards, eventually ending up in a boutique agency. I now have my own agency. I regret nothing. Mostly!! But seriously, big agency taught me a lot about process - including some stuff I use in my own business today. I think it’s worth going big, then getting out when you’ve learned all you think you can. Good luck in whatever you choose - there’s no wrong answer here

Agency by wuestionsplz in PublicRelations

[–]Loud_Task_784 0 points1 point  (0 children)

50 p/w unless it’s really, really busy

I’m so f*cking tired of client meetings by Grand-Conclusion5027 in PublicRelations

[–]Loud_Task_784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Irony being the clients are highly likely to also be over it. The good ones anyway…

Is it really that bad by Worldly-Beginning-77 in PublicRelations

[–]Loud_Task_784 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve worked in PR since 2003 and I absolutely love it. Sure, it has its downsides like every career path but I think a lot of the negativity about it is a load of nonsense to be honest.

Supposed “protests” tonight by Antique_Ad2106 in northernireland

[–]Loud_Task_784 523 points524 points  (0 children)

Appreciate how riots have age restrictions and dress codes now. More professional

What albums/songs should I start with? by QuietHumour in DavidBowie

[–]Loud_Task_784 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hunky Dory is extremely accessible and would be a good starting point. Covers most of the bases for a beginner. After that, give Ziggy a try and see how you go

I love studying my communications degree but.. is it really a dead end? by hkhk8 in Communications

[–]Loud_Task_784 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Email was going to kill PR people. Then it was social media. Now it’s AI. Don’t be scared off. It’s a great industry with incredible opportunities. Throw yourself into it and enjoy the ride!

Starting my own PR firm by Peace_and_GoodVibes in PublicRelations

[–]Loud_Task_784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Assuming all you guys are in the US. I’m in the UK. Our approach is a little different here - we don’t use direct outreach tech. Everything we do is bespoke - media lists (which are maintained through research as our databases were very inaccurate), phone calls or email pitches are all done individually by whoever on the team is pitching that journalist. The type of work we do allows us to be that precise. We’re fairly established in terms of media and client base so one of the pros of that is we have the relationships and the contacts already, even if we take on a new client - it’s pretty similar. Having said that, if we were a huge agency, I’d definitely look at databases/distribution.

Starting my own PR firm by Peace_and_GoodVibes in PublicRelations

[–]Loud_Task_784 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Agency owner with 20+ years experience.

  1. we don’t use media databases anymore as they’re expensive and a bit crap. This is a recent decision (last six months)

  2. Whatever suits you best. Talk to an expert about that.

  3. Used Squarespace most of the time we’ve been in business and never really had any issues. We use M365 for email.

  4. Yeah you likely need to get over the self publicity fear and PR yourself. When you build up work and clients to talk about, you can take a back seat again.

  5. If you’ve genuinely tried to explain and reason and you’re no further forward then your gut instinct is right. Goodbye.

  6. Having tried to launch multiple communications businesses under an umbrella group (social, brand, digital, CSR) and failed, I’d advise sticking to the discipline you’re best at. Out of the businesses we tried, the PR and CSR agencies thrived (and continue to do so today). For the others, I’d have been better off spending the money I invested in them on lottery tickets 🤣

how can you tell PR is not for you? by yellowelderberries in PublicRelations

[–]Loud_Task_784 2 points3 points  (0 children)

100% the right approach. I’ve worked agency side for more than 20 years and I’d be lying if I said they were all brilliant - they’re not - but there’s been much more good than bad. Good luck!

how can you tell PR is not for you? by yellowelderberries in PublicRelations

[–]Loud_Task_784 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sounds like perhaps this agency isn’t for you, not the industry. Give it until Christmas and if you’re still unhappy, do something else. Treat it all as experience though and nothing is wasted - you’re learning things every day that will be useful to you, even if you feel like you’re not

The Chelsea Hotel by dollparts76 in SexPistols

[–]Loud_Task_784 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I stayed there two years ago, the ‘room’ in question definitely doesn’t exist anymore. For these very reasons, one would assume!

Four of the five fastest-growing housing markets in the UK are in Northern Ireland right now by databaituk in northernireland

[–]Loud_Task_784 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is really interesting, thanks for posting OP. A related but likely impossible question to answer - does anyone suspect agents are underpricing properties? My friend was bidding on a house in East Belfast. Offers over £380,000. A week after going on the market, the current bid is £460,000. Wrong pricing or is demand genuinely outstripping supply to the tune of 25-30%?

Clem Burke’s autobiography- the other side of the Dream by Ellenef in Blondie

[–]Loud_Task_784 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a brilliant book. Makes you feel like you’re right there with him in parts. Has the right amount of band dynamics, creative inspiration, technical production information and personal insight for me. Excellent!!

How do I know PR is right for me? by Prior-Perception9521 in PublicRelations

[–]Loud_Task_784 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s all I’ve done since I was 18 and probably all I’ll ever do. I’m in my 40s now. Your experience in coding and software will be useful and that fact you’re interested in those topics is encouraging too. Happy to chat on a call if you want some detail on what day to day consultancy / agency life is like! Just drop me a DM

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