Top 10 Ways To Create A Publicity Plan

By Nancy Mallory

Just as you discovered if you’ve ever written a business plan, there are many, many variations in the format and outlines for PR plans. Behind every successful product launch or publicity campaign is a well-researched PR plan. A PR plan is a step-by-step guide on how to market a product, an event or service to a specific target market. The PR plan should be a part of an overall marketing plan.

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Review and update your PR plan after each quarter and be sure to evaluate the results.

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Have a contingency plan in place in case of likely obstacles.

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Commit to one consistent positioning strategy.

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Examine and define whether your company owns brand-name awareness and/or a unique market position.

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Identify the key people within your company who will assist in the marketing campaign. Determine their strengths and weaknesses and assign action items accordingly.

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Define what sets you apart from your competition.

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Determine how your target market will benefit from your services.

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Determine who your target market is.

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Determine what your marketing budget is and develop a PR campaign timeline.

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Determine your goals and your marketing objectives.

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