PR checklist: generating more press for your business in 2022

Every business owner would love to believe their offerings speak for themselves. But it often takes more than mouthwatering dishes or a well-curated product line to create buzz in the media and among potential diners or shoppers. And that’s especially true for the delivery side of your business.

It takes creative thinking to tell your business’s story compellingly. This is where public relations—or PR—can really help.

Many small to midsize businesses lean on the insights, advice, and services of PR professionals to get their stories told in magazine pages, news segments, and influencers’ Instagram Stories. But if bringing a professional agency or specialist onboard isn’t in your budget, PR activities can be handled in-house. Here’s a handy checklist to help get you started:

Then make sure every story, PR effort, offer, or initiative speaks to this identity. This will strengthen the individuality of your business and help it stand out from the crowd.

Establish clear outcomes and deliverables. Measurable goals will help you assess a campaign’s ultimate success and tell you where you need to make changes and improvements.

Keep your business top of mind. Think like a customer, and reach out to publications (or personalities) you know that local diners or shoppers already trust for learning about the latest trends and announcements.

Get your name and brand out there to deepen your online SEO presence. Brainstorm quirky, unconventional, or surprising ways you can get your business’s name in front of potential customers.

Give your message more media clout and reach. For example, maybe one of your local suppliers would like to team up with you on a PR initiative to get more press for each of you. 

Go beyond traditional media platforms, such as endorsements, sponsorships, and media partnerships. Got a local celebrity or sports figure who already dines at your restaurant, shops at your store, or uses your products? This could be a great PR opportunity for your business.

Integrate stunts, one-of-a-kind branded experiences, and other unique offerings into your PR efforts. After all, newness and excitement drive interest and engagement.

Public relations is a long-term investment in your business. Whether you start out slow by trying just one publicity tactic or go all in with a full-press PR campaign, generating some earned interest with customers and the media can be a great way to grow your business. 

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