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BWELA 2011: 7 Key Takeaways from BlogWorld Expo 2011

By Amy Yen, Marketing Specialist, Business Wire Los Angeles BlogWorld Expo is a daunting place to be. There are more than 150 sessions featuring more than 250 speakers over three days, not to mention the fact that the whole place is basically teeming with really smart people with really interesting ideas about absolutely everything. So, [...]

Social Media Press Releases, Like Color TVs, Have Been Coopted: They’re ALL Press Releases

The social media press release, like color TVs and airmail, have been coopted. EVERY press release should be easy to share and friendly to search engines so it can be found, seen and shared. Here’s some tips.

PRSAIcon 2011 Recap: Eight Key Takeaways, From Storytelling to Link Tracking

Amy Yen, Marketing Specialist, outlines eight key takeaways from the PRSA 2011 International Convention. From storytelling to media training to link tracking, here’s what PR, marketing and C-level execs need to know.

Free Tools to Enhance Your Press Release Reports

SEO Tip Jar blogger Joseph MIller offers great free tips and tools for tracking your results. Check ‘em out!

Business Wire’s Inclusion in Google News Archives Means Press Releases Live Forever

The Business Wire Google News archive goes back to the 1990s. Your press releases, like diamonds, are forever. Believe it.

Send Your Press Release on a High Quality Site

Not all news distributors and websites are created equal, says Google. Here’s some questions to ask when deciding what constitutes a high quality sites for sending out your news releases

Press Releases and Branding: Build Your Brand for Better SEO

With two billion active users and 130 million domains on the web, indexing the torrent of information is a challenge for large search engines and impossible for individuals. One way to distinguish your company or organization is to build a trusted brand within your niche. Press releases, done well, can play a role here. Search [...]

Friday Fast Links: March Madness, Wire Service SEO and More

What do you know about your wire service’s SEO practices? How big are the opportunities for brands and social media during March Madness? (A Google search for “March Madness” + “social media” returns nearly 2 million results.) On the off chance you missed Rebecca Black blowing up the internet this week, you missed a great [...]

Google Algorithm Changes Reward Best Practice SEO and Pay Off for Press Release Visibility

Google algorithm changes cause a spike in traffic for press releases at Business Wire, while other press release distribution services suffered dramatic decreases.

BW Fun Fact: Business Wire Has Been Adding Multimedia to Press Releases for More Than a Decade

In 1997, Business Wire introduced the Smart News Release (SNR), which allowed users to embed photos, audio, video and other multimedia into press releases. Not only does multimedia help a press release stand out to reporters or readers, but it also increases the reach of a release in search engines. Although often overlooked, Google Images [...]