Sabina Hitchen's blog

I'm sure many of you have been there before: you're sending pitch after pitch to one of your target media contacts or outlets, and it's met with the sound of silence.  Crickets.  The energy it takes to do this and the mental and emotional drain you

It's nearly mid-December and no doubt you're busy.  You're decking the halls and scouring the web (and local shops) for last minute  gifts.  Here's one more thing to add to your list - actually 5 more to be precise: Five Hot Topics you should be considering while planning your PR strategy for the end of the year into 2014. 

If you're an entrepreneur or small biz owner, you're not only gearing up for the usual Thanksgiving holiday happenings this

"The Mondays".  Best defined as "symptoms of a horrible Monday morning after returning from the weekend, used in the movie Office Space".  Fortunately for many of us, due to our chosen paths as entrepreneurs "The Mondays" are something we don't come down with as regularly.  That said, I'll be the first to admit that as a sm

To know me is to know that I can't say enough about the power of Twitter in terms of business growth and success!

Are you a business owner?  Especially one with a brick & mortar storefront (though digital storefronts lend me your ears as well)?  Well I have news for you: I'm about to share three small changes you can make in your business that will instantly help the press (and other business-changing contacts) find you and help grow your business.&nbsp

A friend's husband recently pointed out that the first few years of running a business are almost an entrepreneur's own form of business school, except we're often without an instructor!  I support that statement 100%!

Meet Ashley, our amazing editorial assistant over here at Tin Shingle.  You KNOW this girl has energy in bulk and motivation coming out her ears, you have to in order to keep up with Team Tin Shingle.  Not only does Ashley deliver awesomeness on a daily basis to

Do you want to get Pitch Whispered? I bet you will after reading this post!  Let me explain...

Blogs have come a long way from their days as simple, online diaries. These days these constantly updating and far-reaching editorial and idea platforms have become big business. Bloggers with a unique voice, a loyal and strong following and entrepreneurial savvy can turn their passion into more than just profit, they can grow a powerful, multi-level brand.