Always do your research before hiring a PR company. Ask for reports or case studies RA'ED | راید #IndustryTakeover

Email, LinkedIn or Twitter are really good ways to get in touch with the PRs on our panel today #IndustryTakeover

Always thank the journalist that has written an article on u as they will b more inclined to repost & support u RA'ED | راید #IndustryTakeover

Research artists/brands that are in a similar vain and see who's writing about them chloe melick #IndustryTakeover

Familiarise yourself with relevant contacts for the industry that you'd like to become a publicist in Monique #IndustryTakeover

Always ask the journalist or PR for feedback to see why they didn't cover your stuff RA'ED | راید #IndustryTakeover

Lead times have gone out of the window but make sure you have a have goals to work towards chloe melick #IndustryTakeover

Do go to music events to meet people build a rapport & interaction with people online RA'ED | راید #IndustryTakeover

If you're not talking or networking with people in the industry then working as a PR or artist isn't the job for you Mika Abraham

I come up with 5 unique ideas for campaigns when I'm trying to pitch for an artist to work with Monique #IndustryTakeover

I love online as a PR medium and I think it's a really exciting part of the music industry today says Louise BREAK COMMS #IndustryTakeover

Go the extra mile and give input into any of the projects that the company are currently working on Mika Abraham #IndustryTakeover

Make yourself indispensable when you're working as an intern Monique #IndustryTakeover

Always ask for a reference when finishing an internship RA'ED | راید #IndustryTakeover

If you're a brand do your research, find out where your customers are reading their information. Know ur brand BREAK COMMS #IndustryTakeover

If you're really good people will make an effort to keep you on. Make sure you work hard & prove yourself chloe melick #IndustryTakeover

Press shots, logo, biography, private audio & video links, social artwork are the assets you need to promote yourself or business RA'ED | راید

Thank you for a great event chloe melick @breakcomms Monique RA'ED | راید & Mika Abraham #IndustryTakeover

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