CES is part trade show, part marathon, part pressure cooker. For a lot of companies, every demo is a test. Every badge you glance at could belong to someone who decides whether your story flies or dies. We have seen brilliant products disappear at CES because of avoidable errors. We…
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CES is almost here. Yikes. I say that every year, because it’s a big one for the team at Proper. We’ve got more clients than ever attending the major media showcases this year, so they’ve been top of mind. Events like CES Unveiled, Pepcom, and ShowStoppers offer a chance to…
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I’ve been going to CES for 12 years. My early days were a mess. I stayed out too late. Drank too much (I’m good at that). I tried to do everything. I didn’t plan properly. I treated CES like a mix of a party, a networking free-for-all, and a test…
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You got coverage in the media at CES. Now what? Every January, the team at Proper sees the same thing happen. Brands go to CES. They get solid press. A few good logos land on the website. Some social posts go out during show week. And then… nothing. Two weeks…
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If you’re heading to Vegas for The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), get ready to talk your face off, bathe in hand sanitizer and walk until your legs hurt. Such are the joys of the biggest tech event in the world. Retail buyers are a prized lot at CES. A retail…
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If you won a CES Innovation Award, congrats! It’s a great proof point and useful marketing tool. Regardless of your company size and the readiness of your product, there are key considerations and common steps you can take after winning this prestigious award. We’ve compiled a plan and some KPIs…
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Explaining technology to journalists is one of the hardest parts of early stage PR. Founders know their product deeply. Journalists need to understand it quickly. If you simplify too much, you risk losing accuracy. If you go too technical, you risk losing the audience entirely. Striking the right balance is…
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Some of the most exciting tech ideas do not sound simple. They sound ambitious. They sound unusual. They sound like they belong a few years into the future. While that level of innovation can excite investors and early adopters, it also creates a communications challenge. If your technology feels ahead…
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The United States is one of the most competitive markets for consumer technology. It is also the most rewarding. The challenge for any early-stage or international brand is simple. No one knows who you are yet, but you need attention, validation, and market traction fast. The good news is that…
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I’ve come across a higher-than-normal amount of companies unwittingly torpedoing their PR programs of late. Important to note, these are not dummies. Their troubles stem from the fact that consumer tech PR is a competitive game undergoing significant change. It got me thinking about the main things that kill tech…
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