{"id":424195,"date":"2025-08-11T17:40:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T16:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seedlegals.com\/resources\/pr-made-easy-for-startups-with-top-trick\/"},"modified":"2025-08-11T17:40:32","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T18:40:32","slug":"pr-made-easy-for-startups-with-top-trick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/seedlegals.com\/us\/resources\/pr-made-easy-for-startups-with-top-trick\/","title":{"rendered":"PR made easy for startups with Top Trick"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former journalist Priscilla Pollara shares how her startup, Top Trick, helps founders master PR, making it simple, affordable and effective for early-stage businesses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":194,"featured_media":423898,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[141,157,158],"tags":[],"event_tags":[],"class_list":["post-424195","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized-us","category-videos","category-founder-interviews-us"],"acf":{"post_content_width":"default","post_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"<p>For many founders, building a great product is only half the battle. The other half is making sure the right people hear about it. Without a clear story or media presence, even the best ideas can go unnoticed.<\/p>\n<p>Enter <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/priscilla-pollara500\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Priscilla Pollara<\/a>, a former BBC journalist turned PR strategist and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/top-trick\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Trick<\/a>. She helps entrepreneurs cut through the noise by crafting compelling brand narratives, targeting the right channels and making press coverage achievable for startups without big budgets.<\/p>\n<p>In this conversation with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/seedlegals.com\/us\/resources\/author\/anthony\/?nr=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anthony Rose<\/a><\/strong>, Priscilla shares insider tips on how founders can take control of their own PR, avoid common pitfalls and create messaging that turns curiosity into customers.<script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 56.25% 0 0 0; position: relative;\"><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"Top Trick\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1105403232?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text","text":"<h1><b>Key takeaways\u00a0<\/b><\/h1>\n<h2><b>Why PR matters for founders <\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Even the best ideas can fail to gain traction if no one hears about them.<\/li>\n<li>PR isn\u2019t just for big brands. Early-stage founders can use it to build credibility and trust.<\/li>\n<li>The key is telling a story that\u2019s relatable, relevant and resonates with your target audience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Making PR work on a startup budget<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You don\u2019t need expensive agencies. Founders can take a DIY approach with the right guidance.<\/li>\n<li>Start by identifying the platforms and publications your audience actually uses.<\/li>\n<li>Focus your efforts on a few high-impact opportunities rather than trying to be everywhere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Common PR pitfalls to avoid<br \/>\n<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Pitching without a clear, newsworthy angle will get ignored.<\/li>\n<li>Overloading journalists with too much information reduces your chances of coverage.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid generic messaging. Your uniqueness is your advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Turning story into growth<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>A consistent PR strategy builds momentum and keeps your brand top of mind.<\/li>\n<li>Founders who invest in telling their story often see benefits beyond press, like stronger partnerships and investor interest.<\/li>\n<li>The right message, delivered to the right audience, can turn curiosity into customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"cta","cta":{"type":"default","subheading":"SeedLegals newsletter","heading":"Connect with fascinating founders","content":"Sign up to our newsletters and get exclusive updates and invites delivered directly to your inbox","bullet_points":false,"form":{"type":"hubspot","hubspot_form":{"layout":"default","hide_founderinvestor_toggle":false,"default_community":"founder","custom_form_id":"01a88eae-6b01-4e08-9946-0262f0658872","gdpr_disclaimer":"By subscribing, you agree to receive information from SeedLegals. You can unsubscribe anytime. 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