Seven ways collaborations can help you promote your pet business
Have you thought about collaborating with other people in your industry when it comes to your content? Working together with other pet professionals means you can get the word out about what you do and potentially attract more clients. Plus you get to reach a whole new audience and by bringing fresh faces, views and […]
How to use Awareness Days to promote your pet business
Have you ever seen posts on social media about Awareness Days and National Days and thought you might like to create the same? There are days to mark all kinds of different things from fun days such as Dress Up Your Pet Day to more serious ones such as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. They’re used […]
Five places to pitch stories for your pet service business
Would you love to get media coverage for your pet service business but feel unsure where to start? If you’re a service provider like a dog walker, groomer, trainer or pet sitter, then it’s vital people who live nearby know about what it is that you have to offer. Having media coverage can elevate your […]
What’s the difference between a pitch and a press release?
When I speak to business owners who are looking to get publicity for their business they usually start by asking about press releases. And that is the case whether it’s a pet business or any kind of business. Over the last few months I’ve worked with an accountant, engineering firm, artist and pilates instructor and […]
How to make the most out of being featured in a competition
Taking part in media competitions and giveaways can help you raise the profile of your pet business. It can make thousands and potentially millions of people who didn’t know your brand aware of what it is you do. Competitions regularly appear in newspapers, magazines, online publications, blogs, podcasts, on the radio and TV and whether […]
How early do I need to contact journalists with my story?
Are you thinking of pitching a story around your pet business or products and not sure how soon you should get in touch? This month is Christmas in July, an annual event where brands large and small showcase their Christmas offerings. It’s a reminder that if you’re thinking of pitching anything related to Christmas you […]
How Kim O’Donnell went from ‘invisible’ to global pet business
This time a year ago, Kim O’Donnell, founder of Leo, Charley and Me pet accessories, wanted to learn to get visible. She had a business making pretty collars and products for pet owners inspired by her rescue Cocker Spaniel Charley. But having spent her career working as a school nurse, when it came to standing […]
Why blogging can help your pet business be more visible
Does your pet business website have a blog section? Have you thought about writing one but never quite got round to it? Or maybe you’ve started one and life got in the way. You’ve heard about the benefits when it comes to SEO and people being about to discover your products and services and think […]
Creating FOMO for your pet business with May King Tsang
Meet the UK’s one and only FOMO creator May King Tsang. She has been creating FOMO for business owners at events all over the world and says she believes FOMO is bridging the gap between social media and PR. As a pet business owner, learning new ways to reach people and be more visible is […]
Writing a book and how it can boost your pet business with Claire Lawrence
When Claire Lawrence adopted a troubled German Shepherd who had been cruelly treated and beaten she wanted to do all she could to help him. Back then, she was a teenager working as a chef, and seeing Titan bark and lunge at other dogs made her want to learn more about canine behaviour. Throwing herself […]