Simple Solution helps those who are struggling to nurse.

My client was on WFAA last night for using laser technology to help newborns that are born with a lip and/or tongue tie. 
This simple solution helps those who are struggling to nurse.

 http://www.wfaa.com/videos/news/health/2015/02/24/simple-solution-helps-nursing-babies/23965539/

10 things you can do right now to live longer

I finally got my dental client, Dr. Korenman of Loveable Smiles in the health section of the Dallas Morning News!

He was interviewed for a story about things you can do right now to love longer.

Dr. K shares the powerful benefits of flossing!

Click here to read the story. 

2 Year old co-worker

Ryan sitting on my lap listening to my client, Dr. Korenman of Loveable Smiles.  We listen to "Smile in a Day with Dr. K." 

Heart Yoga

I was able to attend a media segment with my yoga client. She shared heart friendly yoga poses on Valentine's Day.  I am thankful to be able to spread the message about the beautiful benefits of yoga!

Here is the segment on Fox Good Day.

Media Hit on KOAA, Colorado

Dr. Shinn was interviewed by Marissa Torres of KOAA about Botox for Migraine Headaches.
You'll meet Dustin Pratt who suffered from migraines for 15 years.  Often getting pounding headaches 2 - 3 times a week.

He used to take 10 - 12 Ibuprofin pills a day.

Thanks to Dr. Shinn who administered Botox to his head and neck, he has been migraine free for two years.

Check out the segment here.

Raspberry Champagne Cake Balls

Another media hit for the Cake Ball Company.  See how to make Raspberry Champagne Cake Balls for Valentine's Day. 

See the link on...

Fox Good Day

I got one of my clients on Access Hollywood Live yesterday.

Here is Tori Brown presenting...

Valentine's Day: How To Make The Perfect Homemade Gift!

 

Another Texas Living Media Hit

This was for a client who I met 3 years ago and I didn't really get to do any PR work for them until now when they called me needing help with their Valentine campaign. 

Here you have a yummy food demo making Banana Walnut Cake Balls for your Valentine. 

Thank you Texas Living!  

Hair Trends for Kids for the New Year

I recently had my first media hit on Texas Living. 

Here, Amy Kott-Hovland of Von Anthony Salon shares hair styling tips for kids hair!

Little Girls (See a cute braid for girls who are growing out their bangs.)

Little Boys (Learn how to get that adorable spiky look!)

You have to watch the girly segment first and then the boy segment will appear. 

Saw this on PR Daily.

20 holiday gift ideas for writers

By Dee Ann Adams

I like:
6. A massage to ease a sore neck and back from typing all day.
11. Fingerless gloves.
12. An Amazon gift card.

Merry Christmas to my fellow WAHMs! 


Click here to see the full list.

Interesting social media stats

Read these interesting stats today...

Anyone who works in social media will tell you that a robust brand presence is more important than ever. 

Independent studies are corroborating this notion. Take a look at this infographic from Lab 42 and these key findings:

• 82 percent of people surveyed say that Facebook is a good place to connect with brands, but only 35 percent feel brands listen to them more on Facebook.

• Half of those surveyed find that a brand’s Facebook page is more useful than its website.

• 75 percent of those surveyed say they feel more connected to a brand they like on Facebook.

Need someone to help you monitor your social media pages and build relationships with your customers?  Contact me at lori at lbpublicrelations dot com. 

What children’s books teach us about PR

I thought this was cute.

What Children's books teach us about PR by  Julai Whipple

She mentions “The Monster At The End of This Book,” by Jon Stone - which I have read.

PR Lesson: Be fearless. Go forth. Identify people you’re afraid to talk to, and do it. Nobody is “out of your league.”    

Reminds me of media pitching. It can be intimidating at times!  Thanks for the encouragement Julai!  

Julia goes on...Who do you really want to work with? Contact them today. It’s not that you’ll never be scared when you break new career ground; but if you’re not at least a little bit scared, it’s probably not worth doing. Whatever you do, keep turning new pages. If you’re brave, you can handle whatever comes next.

Here's the full article.
 

Twas the night before Kindergarten

My first born starts Kindergarten tomorrow!  I've made it five and a half years of being a work-from-home mom!  

It was five-and-a-half years ago that I officially stopped working outside the home and concentrated on building my PR freelance business. 

Once again I'm thankful to my clients for the opportunity to work from home and still be available to have my kids with me during the day.  Because I work from home, I haven't missed seeing any milestones, I've been able to attend play dates, visit the library and even hit the grocery store when it's not so crowded as well as start dinner at 3 p.m. 

Of course, with the birth of baby number three this year, I've ensured a 3 a.m. wake up call to work for another five years!  That will be a decade of waking up at that hour to work!  Calm down grey hairs!  

Thank you Lord for blessing me and my business. Here's to another chapter in my life as a work from home mom with a school age kid.  Hello car-pool line.

Scientists seek next wave in power generation

I love working from home! I live in Dallas. 

My client is based in Colorado Springs and was doing research in Houston. 

 So I pitched the Houston Chronicle and they wrote a story!

Click below if you are interested in how researchers are using the power of the ocean to generate electricity. http://fuelfix.com/blog/2012/08/06/scientists-seek-next-wave-in-power-generation/

Five ways public relations can help grow your business

Ladd Biro, principal of Champion Management, was recently featured in the "Small Business Buzz" column in the Dallas Morning News.

He provided "Five ways public relations can help grow your business."

I really appreciated tip number 5:

5. Maintain a steady drumbeat

Even the best PR campaigns rarely produce overnight results. Map out a six-month to 12-month plan with specific goals. Over time, you'll break through the clutter and distinguish your business.

Read all of Ladd's tips here. 

 

 

10 tips for success from female business owners

Alayna Frankenberry featured 10 tips for success from female business owners on today's PR Daily.

I practice tip number two frequently!  I know my clients and PR firms who hire me for contract work know how grateful I am for their business/support!

2. Be grateful.

Sharon Armstrong is an author who owns her own consulting business.

“I’ve had my own business since 2000,” she says. “My best tip for success is to remember to thank those who help you grow your business. Never forget! And thank folks in a personal way, if possible.”

Read all the tips. 

I have been blessed with the opportunity to learn a new newsletter program.  I just created a newsletter in Demandforce for a client who uses the program. 

About Demandforce:
We provide small local businesses--like salons, auto shops, chiropractors, dentists, and veterinarians--with affordable and easy access to the tools and platforms that large enterprises use to communicate with customers, build a strong online reputation and leverage network marketing.

If you use this program and are in need of a communications expert to help you create engaging newsletters for your clients, please contact me at lori at lbpublicrelations dot com. 

The many ways motherhood prepares you for PR

Cute article by By Michelle Rash. 

 The many ways motherhood prepares you for PR

1. Juggling many tasks
2. Reacting quickly in a crisis
3. Working 24/7
4. Staying flexible
5. Answering tough questions

 Read the full article here.
     

12 habits of successful social media pros

Great post by By Becky Gaylord.

My favorite?

 9. Blog

It’s nearly impossible to be effective with, on, and around social media without blogging. This is a vital way to stay engaged with your audience and to maintain and build a social presence. Pros blog. Period.

See the rest here. 
 

Dentists & Facebook

There is a wonderful interview with Dr. Zuckerberg, father of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg who is a practicing dentist in New York.

He was asked, How important is it now for dentists to have an online presence? Is it a practice maker or breaker?

"You’re really limiting the ways you can attract new patients if you’re not online and participating actively in social media. You’re also limiting the ways you can reinforce your relationships with your existing patient base. You really can’t do proper internal and external marketing without a social-media or electronic presence, and the real question is, why wouldn’t you?"

Dr. Zuckerberg encourages dentists who are already putting in many hours a week running the business side of a practice and providing clinical care and don't have time to post on their Facebook page, to hire a firm that specializes in web-based marketing strategies to find things on the Internet that you think their patients will be interested in, and that firm can post those things to your page for you.

Lori Bittenbender can help you and your practice build relationships with patients and have an important presence on Facebook.  Contact me at lori at lbpublicrealtions dot com.