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10/10/2025

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Michiko Morales

For startup founders and marketing leaders, hearing your public relations firm ask, “Any news?” is a clear red flag. That simple question reveals a fundamental flaw: your team is reactive, not functioning as a proactive PR agency. For any company paying a significant monthly retainer, this passivity is an expensive liability that undermines brand authority. If you’re unsure whether your PR agency is earning its retainer, these 10 questions will reveal whether your agency is proactive—or just reacting.

Posted on

10/08/2025

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Michael Tebo

B2B tech stories get top-tier media coverage when they connect a company’s innovation to a larger market conversation, clear stakes, and human or business impact. A product launch, funding round, or technical breakthrough is rarely enough on its own because journalists look for narratives that explain change, tension, and relevance for their readers. Strong pitches avoid jargon, lead with context, include credible validation, and give executives a distinct point of view. Companies that earn coverage in outlets such as Forbes, TechCrunch, and Fast Company succeed by turning technical announcements into timely, accessible stories editors can understand and audiences care about.

Posted on

10/06/2025

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Michiko Morales

Your generalist PR agency just doesn’t get your technology. They nod in meetings and churn out copy, but the results feel disconnected from your business goals. When you read the press release or see the placement, the story feels… off. The nuance of your product is gone, your competitive edge is blurred, and your company appears in generic outlets instead of the publications your buyers trust. This is a common challenge that leads many leaders to seek a specialized partner.

Posted on

10/02/2025

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Michael Tebo

The biggest challenge facing PR today is the rise of AI-driven discovery and zero-click content. Buyers now consume headlines, snippets, and AI-generated summaries without ever clicking through to your website. The key question is no longer about clicks—it’s about whether your PR strategy is capturing the full scope of demand signals in today’s discovery-driven environment.

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09/29/2025

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Michael Tebo

Knowing how to use case studies in B2B tech PR can be a game-changer for credibility and growth. Yet, not all case studies have the same impact. Some read like product brochures, while the most effective examples position a technology company as a trusted partner, thought leader, and recognized industry authority. This blog post outlines the nine essential elements every B2B tech case study should include to maximize its value.

Posted on

09/25/2025

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Michael Tebo

Trade coverage helps B2B tech brands get cited by AI by building authority in the industry sources generative engines trust for specialized answers. As buyers use platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity to research solutions, mentions in respected trade publications can improve both human visibility and AI discoverability. Trade outlets reach focused audiences, preserve technical detail, publish faster than national media, and create expert signals through earned coverage and executive bylines. Consistent trade presence strengthens a brand’s digital footprint, supports thought leadership, and can open the door to larger national media opportunities.

Posted on

09/22/2025

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Michiko Morales

Too often, startups fall into a costly trap: rigid public relations contracts that demand high retainers and long commitments, without clear targets for measurable results or ROI. A better path exists: one rooted in flexibility, accountability, and shared risk between founders and agencies.

Posted on

09/17/2025

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Michiko Morales

Visibility isn’t just about brand awareness—it’s about influence. And when it comes to shaping enterprise buying decisions, few voices carry more weight than industry analysts. Yet many founders, CEOs, and CMOs miss a simple truth: analysts don’t spontaneously decide to champion your company—they notice you because of the consistent signals public relations sends into the market.

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09/15/2025

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Michael Tebo

Newsrooms are shrinking, reporters are stretched thin, and editorial slots are more limited than ever. What once felt like open lanes for earned coverage now looks like a bottleneck. For B2B technology executives and communications teams, this shift underscores the urgent need for effective B2B tech media coverage strategies—approaches that help navigate media scarcity in the technology sector, where opportunities for press attention are fewer and harder to secure.

Posted on

09/12/2025

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Michiko Morales

For B2B technology companies, launching a B2B tech PR campaign is a crucial strategy for increasing brand visibility, building business credibility, and influencing key stakeholders such as buyers, investors, and industry analysts. For marketing leaders and executive teams, one of the most common questions is: “What’s the typical process and how long will it take to see measurable PR results?”

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