2013-05-19

Ronn Torossian of 5WPR: How to Succeed With Public Relations



There is no magic button to touch which allows instant success by utilizing Public Relations. Some concrete and catchy public relations tricks your brand can utilize to succeed with PR.

Torossian's 5W Public Relations

Torossian’s 5W Public Relations

  • Your story is your ticket – it will get you into people’s hearts and minds; a great story can motivate make a person go from passive to participant. Invest in media training; rehearse and prepare.
  • Make sure all messages are aligned with your brand.Never underestimate the personal PR power of happiness.
  • PR’s biggest advantage over marketing and advertising is the seemingly independent third-party recognition and endorsement it provides—an incredible asset in a very crowded, confused world.
  • A company that knows itself, what it can and can’t do, can capitalize on its strengths and see competitive advantages where others might see weaknesses.
  • Recognizing problems and then solving them offers fantastic opportunities for very powerful PR campaigns, as does taking advantages of your competitions’ weaknesses.
  • Be “widely selective” — Engage people on multiple platforms in unique ways without overdoing it.
  • Stay relevant: Don’t post content just for the sake of posting content, otherwise people begin to ignore it or delete it.
  • Don’t squander existing equity. Logos and other design features, along with mottos, tag lines, and mission statements are your stock and have value.

And, I define great public relations as:

  • Helping to make the impersonal personal.
  • Bridging divides.
  • Creating excitement and builds equity for businesses, personalities, politicians, and others.
  • Managing crises and catastrophes.
  • and, Telling stories, having conversations, and making impressions.

New York based, Ronn Torossian founded 5WPR in 2003 and was named semi-finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. He is also author of best-selling PR Book “For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results with Game-Changing Public Relations”.

Ronn Torossian on Brand Angelina Jolie

With Angelina Jolie being lauded as a hero worldwide for her valiant effort to have a preventative double mastectomy, there’s also the BRAND and PR story of Angelina Jolie. Even previous to this, Jolie’s brand has shined – Best-selling PR Book “For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results with Game-Changing Public Relations” by CEO of 5WPR Ronn Torossian had a section on Jolie.

Angelina Jolie courtesy Gage Skidmore

Small Company Perspective on the FleishmanHillard / Edelman Debate and the Future Direction of Public Relations

Marketing, editors and public relations professionals all have the same goal, but how they develop the messaging is completely different.

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Our World in Pictures This Week: May 12, 2013

From Hot Rod icon Dean Jeffries’ passing, to UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s visit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, this week had its share of ups and downs. In keeping with our weekly series of photo reviews, here’s the week of May 12th in review.

Dean Jeffries - Courtesy George Barris and Kustomrama

People Switch to Traditional Gifts for Mother’s Day, Moms Prefer Daily Help

As Mother’s Day is getting closer, the rush to purchase a gift already started. But many find that they already bought their moms a smartphone, a tablet and other fancy gadgets their mothers may or may not really find useful. So what’s next?

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Russia the Ally, All Old Soldiers Salute You Today

Today is just another day for most people in the world. But 68 years ago events spiraled ever chaotically and frenzied, into a future our forefather’s could not imagine. As an American, and as a citizen of the world, Russia’s celebration of victory in World War Two today should, I am sure, be all of ours – the people of the world. The so-called Great Patriotic War the Soviet Union and Russia won, was a victory for all of us.

Vladimir Putin reviews the troops.
Ronn Torossian About Ronn Torossian

Ronn Torossian is the CEO of 5WPR, a NY based PR Agency. He is also author of the best selling PR book “For Immediate Release: Shape Minds, Build Brands, and Deliver Results with Game-Changing Public Relations.” Since founding the PR firm in 2003, the company has won multiple awards and is known for its results-focused orientation. REAL. RESOURCEFUL. RESULTS. Ronn is a finalist for 2013 PR Executive of the Year for the American Business Awards, and a previous semi-finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. He is regularly featured in the national media for his insightful commentary on PR & marketing. Follow him on Twitter @rtorossian5wpr