Jim James
The UnNoticed Entrepreneur
Fellow entrepreneurs share their stories so that us so that we can build a better business. Hi - mine name is Jim James and I'm your host. In 2019 I started this podcast to help entrepreneurs learn from one another. When I started the Entrepreneurs Organization chapter in Beijing, I realized that the best insights came from people who had already done the work. If you're running a business; this show is my gift to you. It's hard enough as it is, and I hope that this podcast solves just one problem to help you on your way. Connect with me here: https://www.jimajames.com https://www.linkedin.com...
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Jun 25, 2026
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Virtual events were dead, long live virtual events. But how to make them come alive? 08.08.2020 0:36
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Virtual events were dead, long live virtual events. But how to make them come alive? 07.08.2020 20:00
Get Noticed! Send a text. The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry estimates that trade show cancellations and postponements have had a 14.4 billion euro impact on the global economy in 2020, but in truth it is saving many companies a fortune, and COVID is heralding a new golden age of the virtual event. 20 years ago virtual events were mocked and laughed out of the industry, so it’s grea...
Why is personalisation at scale important in public relations, and which of the 8,000 martech platforms will deliver your pitch? 06.08.2020 19:19
Get Noticed! Send a text. Nobody likes to receive irrelevant information, but more than that McKinsey research and experience show that personalization, fully implemented, can unlock significant near-term value for businesses—such as 10 to 20 percent more efficient marketing and greater cost savings and a 10 to 30 percent uplift in revenue and retention. So why doesn't everyone take advantage...
Why is personalisation at scale important in public relations, and which of the 8,000 martech platforms will deliver your pitch? 06.08.2020 0:46
Get Noticed! Send a text. This is the trailer for the full show which can be heard here https://www.buzzsprout.com/850540/4887854 Nobody likes to receive irrelevant information, but more than that McKinsey research and experience show that personalization, fully implemented, can unlock significant near-term value for businesses—such as 10 to 20 percent more efficient marketing and greater cost sav...
Why do the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals matter so much to your reputation, and how can you demonstrate your sustainability credentials? 05.08.2020 1:00
Get Noticed! Send a text. This is a trailer for the main podcast: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Why does this matter? “The brands that have not yet caught on to th...
Why do the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals matter so much to your reputation, and how can you demonstrate your sustainability credentials? 05.08.2020 17:30
Get Noticed! Send a text. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Why does this matter? “The brands that have not yet caught on to this, and are not thinking about how they...
In 2020 the world will have more 55-year-olds than 5-year-olds, so how do we market our business to these silver surfers? 04.08.2020 20:18
Get Noticed! Send a text. In 2020 the world will have more 55-year-olds than 5-year-olds, and yet according to the Havas Group , only about 5% of U.S. advertising is even aimed at people over 50. In this episode addressing the Personalization module of the SPEAK|pr course, I share thoughts on marketing to people who aren't looking to go offline anytime soon. Why is this, but more importantly...
In 2020 the world will have more 55-year-olds than 5-year-olds, so how do we market our business to these silver surfers? 04.08.2020 1:00
Get Noticed! Send a text. In 2020 the world will have more 55-year-olds than 5-year-olds, and yet according to the Havas Group , only about 5% of U.S. advertising is even aimed at people over 50. In this episode addressing the Personalization module of the SPEAK|pr course, I share thoughts on marketing to people who aren't looking to go offline anytime soon. Why is this, but more importantly...
What gets measured gets done! Find out how your PR productivity can be measured by the Activity Communications Index 04.08.2020 1:00
Get Noticed! Send a text. What gets measured gets done, and PR productivity can be monitored by the Activity Communications Index. On this episode, I share what happened to our public relations activity when I went to wonderful Wales for a weeks holiday with the family. I include the tools which I've used to automate content distribution and the performance of that content in my absence inclu...
How to manage your virtual PR teams using the Active Communications Index, and take a vacation whilst doing so. 03.08.2020 18:55
Get Noticed! Send a text. What gets measured gets done, and PR productivity can be monitored by the Activity Communications Index. On this episode, I share what happened to our public relations activity when I went to wonderful Wales for a weeks holiday with the family. I include the tools which I've used to automate content distribution and the performance of that content in my absence inclu...
The worlds most industrious storyteller explains how brand bewitchery will build your business Part III 31.07.2020 19:41
Get Noticed! Send a text. Park Howell , founder of Business of Story , believes that inside every great company there is blockbuster story waiting to be told. We are going to explore the contents of his new book 'Brand Bewitchery' and you can learn how to use his Story Cycle system on your own business. For 35 years, Park has helped thousands of purpose-driven leaders master their busin...
The worlds most industrious storyteller explains how brand bewitchery will build your business Part II 29.07.2020 15:15
Get Noticed! Send a text. Park Howell , founder of Business of Story , believes that inside every great company there is blockbuster story waiting to be told. We are going to explore the contents of his new book 'Brand Bewitchery' and you can learn how to use his Story Cycle system on your own business. For 35 years, Park has helped thousands of purpose-driven leaders master their busin...
How can I take a holiday and still stay in the news? Here is how I am using batch processing and marketing automation tools. 28.07.2020 1:00
Get Noticed! Send a text. On this episode, I will share how I am planning to get away to Wales on vacation for 7 days in a campervan but keep serving my clients and audience with this show and other information. "You would not build a house without a blueprint, and yet many companies rush into marketing automation without a plan. Marketing automation is a tool that requires careful planning...
The worlds most industrious storyteller explains how brand bewitchery will build your business Part I 26.07.2020 16:00
Get Noticed! Send a text. Park Howell, founder of Business of Story , believes that inside every great company there is blockbuster story waiting to be told. We are going to explore the contents of his new book 'Brand Bewitchery' and you can learn how to use his Story Cycle system on your own business. For 35 years, Park has helped thousands of purpose-driven leaders master their busine...
How can I take a holiday and still stay in the news? Here is how I am using batch processing and marketing automation tools. 25.07.2020 18:28
Get Noticed! Send a text. On this episode, I will share how I am planning to get away to Wales on vacation for 7 days in a campervan but keep serving my clients and audience with this show and other information. "You would not build a house without a blueprint, and yet many companies rush into marketing automation without a plan. Marketing automation is a tool that requires careful planning...
How can you find exactly the right journalist in Asia for your story? One solution is Telum like it is. 24.07.2020 20:48
Get Noticed! Send a text. Building a media database takes time and frankly is very expensive, and the really tough part is that journalists keep moving. This means that even the largest of agencies can't keep an up to date media list, and certainly, for companies, it can be tough even with a dedicated media team and perhaps a shortlist of top tier media. Telum Media, founded in 2013, claims t...
The Talkwalkers are coming..How can social listening protect your brand in a crisis and help provide PR opportunities. 23.07.2020 17:48
Get Noticed! Send a text. Did you know that you can track conversations about your brand across over 187 languages, not just text but also logos and in videos? Social listening is the process of monitoring digital conversations to understand what customers are saying about a brand and industry online. It's a key part of public relations because social listening tracks the impact of the work...
Soundbite - How David Beckham spoke 9 languages and how AI can help your PR. 23.07.2020 0:32
Get Noticed! Send a text. Tune in for the full podcast on Youtube. How can we create campaigns when we can't shoot with real models or spokespeople? The answer is Artificial Intelligence, and it’s becoming accessible and affordable for companies to use in the public relations, training and many other applications at a Advertising giant WPP sent unusual corporate training videos to tens of t...
How did David Beckham speak 9 languages and demonstrate that AI can improve video performance by 1,200% 22.07.2020 19:34
Get Noticed! Send a text. How can we create campaigns when we can't shoot with real models or spokespeople? The answer is Artificial Intelligence, and it’s becoming accessible and affordable for companies to use in the public relations, training and many other applications at a Advertising giant WPP sent unusual corporate training videos to tens of thousands of employees worldwide in Englis...
How can you 'Gather Voices' to make a compelling story for your organization? With video as explained by CEO Michael Hoffman. 21.07.2020 16:59
Get Noticed! Send a text. Video is the most powerful and effective way to drive engagement online. While Zoom and other programs like it are nice, asynchronous video holds the key to successful communication for organizations, especially at this critical time. Michael Hoffman is the CEO of Gather Voices and an expert in the use of video in marketing and digital engagement, and he joined me from hi...
8 Crisis Management Tips for your business learnt from the #Wayfairgate conspiracy theory. 20.07.2020 19:22
Get Noticed! Send a text. When furniture company Wayfair (NYSE:W) was accused of trafficking children through its website, the Company displayed a composed response, but the very spectre of the story has sullied the name of the retailer. It could have been worse but for the careful management by the PR team in Boston, M.A. In this episode, I share 8 tips to ensure that a company is crisis ready, a...
How can you have your article on CNN and 10,000 leading outlets? The answer is Native Discovery and I'll introduce 2 of the best platforms for your PR. 18.07.2020 17:35
Get Noticed! Send a text. In this episode, I'll share how to place your articles, infographics and video into 10,000 of the worlds best media outlets including: CNN , BBC , AsiaOne . The answer is using platforms called Outbrain and Taboola. It's called 'Native Discovery.' In Public Relations we have: Earned Media - traditional PR Owned media - your own channels Shared media -...
We become what we wear, and that makes a difference to our business performance. Professional stylist gives free tips on what to buy for your wardrobe and tax deductions you can claim. 17.07.2020 18:16
Get Noticed! Send a text. Professor Karen Pine from the University of Hertfordshire wrote a book entitled "Mind What You Wear" in which she writes that specific clothing - including even superhero T-shirts - can make people more confident in all sorts of situations. Professor Pine explains 'that not only that we are what we wear, but that we become what we wear.’ And so it's im...
Shoppertainment is saving China, so what can it do for your business? Here are 6 platforms you can use for live stream commerce. 16.07.2020 19:16
Get Noticed! Send a text. We are joined by Charles Yan of EASTWEST PR Beijing office to share insights on live stream e-commerce in China because China's economy is being rescued by this new 'shoppertainment' phenomenon, and we can learn from their experience. Livestreaming can be broken into 2 categories; content-oriented streams and online retailers offering live streaming. In 201...
How can you measure the work your team is doing on PR? This tool is free and effective way to manage the PR activity of your team. 15.07.2020 17:30
Get Noticed! Send a text. Business owners need a simple number which they can ask for from their marketing teams which will tell them how much work is being done to get the company noticed. This is because it's important to measure the input to the activity, as that's the best way to know what is likely to be the outcome. As glamorous as page views and fanciful numbers of followers is,...
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