How We Work

Identify Goals & Strategize

Unearthing your goals and discovering how publicity can grow your business is a key step in developing your unique PR plan. Based on our consultations, we devise targeted, relevant strategies to present you, your product, cause or business to the media. Then we develop essential materials such as press releases, press kits and/or demo reels. We maintain close contact with clients to ensure that the “voice” of these materials conveys your desired image and message.

 

Wanton Brainstorming

Oh yes. Listening, being open and proposing unexpected approaches to publicity is one of our favorite activities. Perhaps creating a strategic relationship with a charity or other company is a dynamic way to position you or your business. A smart professional alliance can elevate your company or brand identity. Or maybe we’ll be inspired to help you develop ideas for new products.

 

Services

We have several programs to address your needs and we can create a custom program just for you. See the box to the right for a list of our programs. Generally, our services include:

 

  • Strategy and Planning – create a custom plan for you, addressing the areas in which you need help, whether it’s with branding, publicity strategy, or positioning you for speaking engagements, sponsorship deals or other opportunities.
  • Press Release Writing and Circulation – write and distribute press releases through news wire and our direct media contacts Press Kit
  • Creation – write and lay out biographical and promotional information about you, your company or organization Media
  • Analysis – print, radio, TV, web, social media (blogs, viral video) – we evaluate which media will reach your target audiences most effectively.
  • Research – thorough competitive analysis to help position your company or product correctly
  • Branding and Image – develop and carry brand image throughout promotional materials and media pitches
  • Messaging – develop key message points for each target audience
  • Media Training – mock interviews, message refinement, confidence building and relaxation techniques to make you shine in interviews
  • Naming – memorable, unique names for your products and services
  • Taglines – A great tagline can help tell the story of who your company is, what you do or what separates your product from the pack.
  • Product Ideas – line extensions or new product ideas to help generate more income or increase visibility
We also promote clients’ presence at trade shows and conferences and provide other related services.

 

Publicity

We employ:

  • State-of-the-art media databases – to gain access to producers and reporters nationwide – from major media outlets to local media to trade journals; small town radio shows to bloggers/social networks and TV stations – we’ll develop a media list that will reach all of your target audiences.
  • Efficient online news wire distribution of press releases – to get your message out to millions of people quickly. (We also do e-mail and fax blasts of any size).
  • Electronic tracking tools – to capture press clippings, which you can use to generate awareness, refine your identity and support your sales team’s efforts to sell to retailers or wholesalers.
  • We receive queries from journalists and producers who call upon us to recommend our clients and their products for inclusion in their news stories. We also search editorial calendars to find opportunities to fit clients and their products into upcoming articles.
  • One vital way we help clients: providing them with immediate feedback we receive from the media in order to help them re-position a product or re-strategize, if necessary.
To discuss how we can help you, please call us at
310.479.0216 or e-mail Lisa Elia at lisa@lisaeliapr.com.
SERVICE PROGRAMS

Woman of Influence Program:

This four-month program is for women who have a message they want to share and want to take their place among the key influencers in society.This is a great program for the woman who wants to position herself for speaking engagements, endorsement deals, sponsorships or even her own TV or radio show on the right track. Applications are being accepted now for the next program.

Click here for details on the Woman of Influence Program.


Media JumpStart Program:

In this program, we help you with messaging, on-camera media training and prepare your press kit. Then, when our next annual event, ELEVATE, takes place on September 8, 2012, you get to participate in live, in-person meetings with the 12 members of the media that will comprise our special guests.

Click here to find out about the Media JumpStart Program.

 

Publicity QuickStart Program:

This program is for people who want to learn the insider secrets and shortcuts to getting great publicity placements quickly! This very affordable 4-week program provides participants with valuable insight, training, and guides on how to work with the media and ensure that your business is receiving the best coverage!

Click here for more information on the Publicity QuickStart Program.

 

Private Coaching:

Lisa offers two private coaching programs, which are intended for people who want her help with business strategy and/or PR. She can help you with systems and structures to run your business more smoothly and profitably and/or coach you on creating and implementing a successful publicity program.

Click here for details on the Private Coaching Programs.

 

Media Training:

Do you want to shine in every media interview and be ready for even the toughest questions?

Click here to find out about Lisa’s Media Training Programs.

 

Full-Service Public Relations Programs:

Our custom programs start at $24,000. Call for an appointment to discuss your needs: 310-479-0217.

 

Executive PR and Business Strategy Programs:

These programs include both public relations planning and services and vital information every entrepreneur needs. Lisa draws upon her more than 20 years as a business owner and, as part of this program, you receive business strategy and advice from Dean Erickson, Chartered Financial Analyst and CEO of Bionic Capital, LLC, a Registered Investment Adviser. Applications are being accepted now for these custom programs. Call 310-479-0217.

Click here for details on the Executive PR and Business Strategy programs.

 

WHY HIRE A PR FIRM?

  • Increase visibility of your self or your company, product or brand
  • Improve your bottom line
  • Drive consumers to your website or stores where they can purchase your products
  • Connect you with high-level decision makers and
    opportunities, such as book deals, TV show deals and endorsement deals
  • Support sales staff when selling to retailers
To discuss your goals and needs and to determine which program is best for you, call us at 310.479.0216 or e-mail Lisa Elia at lisa@lisaeliapr.com.