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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| interview questions | 11/15/2011 | Linda Hamburger |
| Q: I am a at Florida State University. I am very interested in interviewing those who have careers in ... A: That's a lot of questions... A few brief answers below should help. What kind of education did you ... | ||
| interview questions! | 11/15/2011 | Jerry Plantz |
| Q: I am a at Florida State University. I am very interested in interviewing those who have careers in ... A: Alexis, I seldom take questions from students espeically one with so many questions. However, I ... | ||
| marketing | 10/27/2011 | Linda Hamburger |
| Q: I am thinking of going for a career in marketing. Can you please tell me a little about it? What ... A: Advertising is very competitive as is public relations. Both are viewed as "glamour" careers and ... | ||
| marketing | 10/27/2011 | Linda Hamburger |
| Q: I am thinking of going for a career in marketing. Can you please tell me a little about it? What ... A: "Marketing" is primarily an umbrella term for trying to help businesses survive and thrive and stand ... | ||
| Starting a Flea Market - VENDORS NEEDED | 7/5/2011 | Linda Hamburger |
| Q: Hopefully you will receive this and respond. I am trying to open my own outdoor flea market in the ... A: Uh-oh, that's a tough one and unless you have someone to help you out, it takes a lot of work and ... | ||
| EMERGENCY PLZ | 7/4/2011 | Jerry Plantz |
| Q: Bayer Group entered into a settlement with 27 states to resolve allegations it deceptively marketed ... A: Castro, Thanks for you question. However, I could not in good conscience completely answer your ... | ||
| Location of Experts | 6/20/2011 | Aileen Pincus |
| Q: In regard to the experts who appear as guests on national cable and network news and business shows, ... A: Karen, I believe there is an advantage to physically being in NY and Washington especially, ... | ||
| Need your suggestion | 6/10/2011 | Kelley Regan |
| Q: I'm Sowbhagya from India planing to do my Masters in Public Relations. i come from electronics ... A: I don't know much about human resource management but I can say the job prospects for PR in the ... | ||
| speechwriting | 4/28/2011 | Jerry Plantz |
| Q: Mr. Planz: I was told that speechwriting can be part of public relations. Could you describe as ... A: Demetrius, Thanks for your question. Speech writing is a specialty in the communications field and ... | ||
| speech writing in Pr | 4/27/2011 | Kelley Regan |
| Q: Someone stated that speechwriting is part of PR and I would like to know as much as possible on ... A: Speechwriting can be a part of PR. Although I haven't written many speeches myself, I have written ... | ||
| Introducing myself in a newsletter | 3/25/2011 | Linda Hamburger |
| Q: Good morning, I have just started a new job as a Case Manager with a disability organisation. I ... A: Writing about oneself is difficult, even for professional writers. So, a few hints that might help ... | ||
| Career Path from BA Psych into PR... | 3/18/2011 | Aileen Pincus |
| Q: I have co-hosted my own radio show(s) both in NY and England over a decade ago. I have excellent ... A: My guess is you may have experience that makes you attractive to a public relations firm, but it's ... | ||
| Changing Careers | 3/11/2011 | Linda Hamburger |
| Q: I am an outside sales rep with experience in Pharmaceutical Sales and Medical Sales. I am looking ... A: Sales people often do have a great skill set for a transition to PR. But, before the jump ask ... | ||
| alternatives to PR Newswire | 3/3/2011 | Jerry Plantz |
| Q: I own a small internet retail business. I am wondering if there are any cheaper or more cost ... A: Theo, Thanks for your question. Your goal is national publicity yet you winch at the cost of a ... | ||
| alternatives to PR Newswire | 3/3/2011 | Susan Payton |
| Q: I own a small internet retail business. I am wondering if there are any cheaper or more cost ... A: WOW! I had no idea they charged that much! I use PRWeb.com, which offers different tiers from $80 I ... | ||
| Lack of experience | 2/12/2011 | Linda Hamburger |
| Q: Ms. Hamburger, I just wrapped up a stint as Regional Communications Director for the Texas ... A: Fortunately, yours is a quick fix thanks to new online social media. Pick a few local seminars on ... | ||
| working in PR | 1/27/2011 | Jerry Plantz |
| Q: I have a couple of questions. Do all people who work in public relations call and pitch stories to ... A: Danielle, Thanks for your questions. Public Relations professionals promote everything from ... | ||
| Media release/media invite | 1/27/2011 | Susan Payton |
| Q: I want to send a media release and a media invite (regarding the event mentioned in the release) out ... A: I would suggest linking to the release (it's hosted online somewhere, right?) in the invite. Two ... | ||
| Press coverage | 11/2/2010 | Susan Payton |
| Q: In your expertise information I found everything that I want to know. I am an artist, and I have ... A: You absolutely should put out a press release about being in the shows. Send it to your local ... | ||
| Saying NO to a request for a refund | 10/24/2010 | Linda Hamburger |
| Q: We are a small education business and take bookings/payments for our courses and workshops online. ... A: Party planners have the exact same dilemma. So do boutique stores. The most important thing - and ... | ||
| Public Relation | 10/11/2010 | Susan Payton |
| Q: How do you think public relations professionals should address the tangibility factor when pitching ... A: Can you elaborate on what you mean by the "tangibility factor?" If you're referring to getting ... | ||
| Getting from local affiliate to national broadcast news... | 9/19/2010 | Jerry Plantz |
| Q: How do I take advantage of recent positive television exposure of my business? Here is some ... A: Miranda, I allow one follow-up question. Due to the economy sponsorships and advertisers are ... | ||
| Getting from local affiliate to national broadcast news... | 9/18/2010 | Jerry Plantz |
| Q: How do I take advantage of recent positive television exposure of my business? Here is some ... A: Meranda, Thanks for your question. I am impressed by you and our partner's credentials and your ... | ||
| From local CBS-affiliate to 60-minutes... | 9/18/2010 | Susan Payton |
| Q: How do I take advantage of recent positive television exposure of my business? Here is some ... A: Congrats on your recent television coverage! You absolutely should leverage it. Start with a press ... | ||
| public relations | 7/17/2010 | Kelley Regan |
| Q: people often say public relations does not demonstrate value in tangible terms. What's your opinion ... A: There are a variety of ways to demonstrate PR's tangible value, but it can't be compared apples to ... | ||
| public relations | 7/15/2010 | Jerry Plantz |
| Q: descibe the various criteria for public relation action in community relations and what are the ... A: Olu, I'm not sure I understand your question but I will try to answer it. The criteria for any ... | ||
| How to manage relations with younger foreigner boss | 6/27/2010 | Amanda Vega |
| Q: My boss is a 26 years old American,tall and a little bit sel-arrangant but looked and talked like a ... A: You should simply invite him to lunch or for a meeting and explain this to him. During your meeting, ... | ||
| Do you need to respond to a rumour on the web? | 5/26/2010 | Linda Hamburger |
| Q: Do you need to respond to a rumour on the web? Our company is facing an attack from two newspapers. ... A: It is not necessary to reply to every piece of mis-information that gets "out there." There are ... | ||
| Do you need to respond to a rumour on the web? | 5/26/2010 | Susan Payton |
| Q: Do you need to respond to a rumour on the web? Our company is facing an attack from two newspapers. ... A: Absolutely, you need to respond. Otherwise the argument is one-sided, and the only one that people ... | ||
| public relations | 5/19/2010 | Aileen Pincus |
| Q: In my master's thesis I am critically analyzing the tools of public relations being considered by ... A: Samra, I would think that to your first point (the use of press releases vs. news ... | ||
| public relations | 5/19/2010 | Aileen Pincus |
| Q: In my master's thesis I am critically analyzing the tools of public relations being considered by ... A: Samra, You'll need to be more specific in your question before I can provide any help. Public ... | ||
| public relations | 5/19/2010 | Amanda Vega |
| Q: I am critically analyzing the tools of public relations being considered by different public ... A: I guess I am unclear on the question. I thought you were interviewing a PR firm to promote your ... | ||
| What is meant by PR style? | 5/7/2010 | Linda Hamburger |
| Q: Recently, I applied for a public relations assistant job at a college. I was asked what is your PR ... A: I had a tough time breaking in. I was told, back then, to go to as many professional events that I ... | ||
| What is meant by PR style? | 5/6/2010 | Linda Hamburger |
| Q: Recently, I applied for a public relations assistant job at a college. I was asked what is your PR ... A: Usually, what is meant by "PR style," is in reference to how someone writes. Newspapers write ... | ||
| Slogan for flash-banner | 5/4/2010 | Henrietta Williams |
| Q: We really need a piece of advice from you as a professional PR and Marketing expert. We are ... A: Yulia: I see you posed this question last week. Sorry it took a few days to get back to you. ... | ||
| Where should we send our statement? | 4/27/2010 | Kelley Regan |
| Q: I'm an editor at a newspaper in Asia. I've just edited and published a controversial article, which ... A: No, it wouldn't be weird to send the bloggers your statement. In fact, I think it's the smart way ... | ||
| Free Press realeases | 4/1/2010 | Jerry Plantz |
| Q: Plantz, Dear Mr. DiToro, What is and how the free press realeses work? What do the companies that ... A: Alfonso, Thank you for your question. Press releases are an excellent free tool to promote a ... | ||
| Free Press Realeases | 4/1/2010 | Amanda Vega |
| Q: Dear Mr. DiToro, What is and how the free press realeses work? What do the companies that offer ... A: Free press releases typically do not reach the press. Instead they reach websites set up to help ... | ||
| Free Press Realeases??? | 4/1/2010 | Lou DiToro |
| Q: DiToro, What is and how the free press realeses work? What do the companies that offer that service ... A: Alfonso: Thanks for the question. Generally, there's no catch. Web sites offering free distribution ... | ||
| Media Invite | 3/24/2010 | Aileen Pincus |
| Q: I have the task of inviting the media (local news papers and TV stations)to the 25th anniversary ... A: Giita, Thanks for the question. I'd recommend keeping it simple--and keeping it to one page. ... | ||
Public Relations
Answers by Expert:
Linda Hamburger
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I have been a PR and marketing instructor for many years and can help advise on career track; how to promote on a budget; how to find a good practitioner and just about anything relating to the practice of PR and marketing communications.
Experience
PR Consultant Linda Hamburger is an award-winning publicist with a proven track record of success in promotions. With more than 20 years experience in the PR business, Hamburger has received countless bylines for published articles and has had case studies featured in PR Week, Businessweek, and Ragan's Media Report.
Hamburger received a MA in Public Relations from Michigan State and a Master of Public Administration from Florida Atlantic University and has been a long-time university adjunct instructor of marketing, public relations, and sales courses.
Founder and Moderator of the South Florida Public Relations Network (WWW.SFPRN.COM) and the PR Daily Digest. She works under her own independent consultancy, On Call PR and On Call Resumes.
Organizations
Founder and Moderator of the South Florida Public Relations Network (www.SFPRN.com)
Publications
Truthfully too numerous to list. A "Google" search might show a few.
Education/Credentials
MA Public Relations; Master of Public Administration
Awards and Honors
Women in Communications Creative PR Olympics Merit Award
Finalist, Event Solutions Marketing Professional of the Year Spotlight Awards
Speaker, BizBash Funshops Fort Lauderdale and Miami
Speaker, Florida Scholastic Press Association District Conference
Vice President, Gold Coast Public Relations Council; Secretary; Board Member
Winner, Best Corporate Public Relations Program, Bernays Award
Implemented / supervised volunteer and student internship programs
Member, Adfed; Panelist resume writing workshop
Speaker at Events Expo, Orlando; University Campus Guest Lecturer
Introduced internship program of 50 students for the Source Awards
Past Secretary, Advertising Federation of the Treasure Coast
Communications Briefings, Top Tips
Past/Present Clients
Anson Williams; Starmaker Products; ME Productions; Anioma; Biscayne Tennis; Psychic Sisters; Alcat; Melco; Circle of Love; Multiple Sclerosis Foundation; Little People of America; MPBid; Considering Your Career; American Alliance for People with Disabilities: Mother and Daughter Bonding Network, many others...
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