Public Relations

How To Stay Focused on Your Jewelry Business this Holiday Season

By Robin Kramer / December 3, 2013

It’s here! The Holidays are here in full swing! Doesn’t Thanksgiving seems like a distant memory? And Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday are a bit of a blur. With all of that behind you, now…

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How to Create an Awesome Newsletter (that people read)

By Tracy Matthews / November 26, 2013

We can’t believe how quickly the holiday season approached! As you know, it’s all about making sales happen from this point forward. The mad rush of holiday shopping starts on Thanksgiving weekend in the US with sales like…

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8 Crucial Components to Lay a Strong Foundation for Your Jewelry Business

By Tracy Matthews / November 5, 2013

Jewelry designers ask us all of the time about the most important consideration when building a jewelry business. The short answer is sales, but the long answer comes down to this question: “How does a jewelry designer attract…

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How to Deal with Difficult Jewelry Clients

By Tracy Matthews / October 29, 2013

One of the challenging things about running a jewelry business especially when you are keeping your business lean, is that you have to wear many hats. In my business model, client relations aka customer service, has always been…

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Tip: Make it Easy for Editors to Feature Your Jewelry for Holiday

By Tracy Matthews / July 2, 2013

Even though the dog days of summer are upon us, it’s not time to slack off in your jewelry business. Savvy jewelry designers are working hard (and having a little fun too) during the summer months. If you…

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The inside scoop: when should I hire a Contractor vs. an Employee?

By Tracy Matthews / May 27, 2013

Robin and I hear this all of the time:: “I feel so overwhelmed! I want to pull my hair out because I have so many things to do. I know I should be acting like a CEO, but…

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PR Tips from the Expert: Make Headlines for Your Jewelry Biz

By Tracy Matthews / February 6, 2013

Are you ready to get some recognition in the press for your jewelry business? I interviewed PR Rock Star Melissa Cassera about elevating a business to celebrity status. She blasted a bunch of false assumptions I had about…

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How to Write Compelling Headlines

By Tracy Matthews / November 26, 2012

By Melissa Cassera Have you ever sat down to write a blog, newsletter, or media pitch and struggled to come up with a sizzling headline? You’re not alone. Even the pros sit and scratch their heads to come…

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7 Proven Tips to Increase Exposure for Your Independent Jewelry Brand

By Tracy Matthews / August 6, 2012

Updated: September 17, 2018 Independent jewelry brands have to focus on getting consistent exposure. Why? Because when you’re going up against brands that have been in the business for decades (or more) you have to be top of…

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