Greater Philadelphia Business will incorporate PR Newswire's vast communications resources into GP-BIZ.COM., Greater Philadelphia Business Online "The Region's Business Connection", a leading business web site, it was announced today.
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PR Newswire's PR Toolkit, a valuable online resource featuring news release writing tips, expert answers to common questions about achieving press coverage and access to the PR Newswire's advanced electronic distribution network for company news, will be included on http://www.gp-biz.com/.
Through the partnership, business owners and entrepreneurs will have the ability to send news releases electronically through PR Newswire's vast distribution network to thousands of media outlets, trade publications, individual journalists and to more than 3,600 web sites, online services and databases.
"We are pleased to feature the valuable services of PR Newswire, a company that shares our vision of great customer service and commitment. This alliance is an obvious benefit to our visitors who own or plan to start a business and need to get the word out," said Vince Carey, VP Development, Greater Philadelphia Business. "The PR Toolkit will allow them to do this with ease and within budget."
Pamela Bartlett, PR Newswire's manager of strategic channels, said the firm is committed to helping all companies reach their audiences through the media and directly. "The PR Toolkit was designed to make it easier for business owners and entrepreneurs to learn about public relations, as it provides comprehensive instructional information and illustrations on how to reach their audiences through text, video and audio communications, and to begin using communications tools to get their stories heard," she said. "The resource is a great fit for GP-BIZ.COM, to complement the many services it provides."
About PR Newswire Association LLC
PR Newswire Association LLC (www.prnewswire.com) provides electronic distribution, targeting and measurement services on behalf of some 40,000 customers worldwide who seek to reach the news media, the investment community and the general public with their up to the minute, full-text news developments. Established in 1954, PR Newswire has offices in fourteen countries and routinely sends its customers' news to outlets in 135 countries in 27 languages. Utilizing the latest in communications technology, PR Newswire content is considered a mainstay among news reporters and investors as well as increasing numbers of private individuals. PR Newswire is a subsidiary of United Business Media plc of London.
About United Business Media Plc
United Business Media plc (www.unitedbusinessmedia.com) is a leading provider of business-to-business media solutions. Its products and services help companies around the world to meet their market information needs. UBM's businesses include NOP World, one of the largest market research groups globally; PR Newswire, the world's leading corporate news distribution service and CMP, the B2B media and exhibition group operating in focused markets sectors such as hi-tech, healthcare, property, entertainment, jewelry & fashion in the US, UK, Asia and Europe.
ABOUT GREATER PHILADELPHIA BUSINESS
Greater Philadelphia Business, http://www.gp-biz.com/, is the region's most comprehensive business-focused web site, providing up-to-date business news, information and web portal to resources and services region-wide. Its relevant content, with expert advice and a wide range of services, tailored to the region, is unique among business web sites.
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SOURCE: Greater Philadelphia Business; PR Newswire Association LLC
CONTACT: Rachel Asche, Public Relations Director of PR Newswire,
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