Elevate Your Business with Modern PR Strategies

This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Karis Copp of Karis Copp Media to the show! As a seasoned PR expert working with industry leaders like the Printing United Alliance, Karis will guide us through the evolving world of public relations in today’s digital landscape. Learn how to harness PR to grow your business, discover best practices, and uncover common missteps businesses make with their PR strategies. Whether you’re looking to amplify your brand, improve communication, or rethink your approach, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you stay ahead. Don’t miss it!

Our regular listeners know this, but 2 Regular Guys are all about garment decorating, a bit of fun, and no rants, lectures, or selling. 2 Regular Guys was not created for our employers but for our industry. Since February 2013, The 2 Regular Guys have been the first and the most listened-to garment decorating industry podcast on this planet! We are humbled by all of you tuning in each week. We work hard to bring you information that will improve your business and our industry. Take a look at our incredible weekly guest list, and you’ll understand where this industry goes for news, interviews, and the heartbeat of garment decorating. Thanks for listening!

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Public Relations

Terry: Welcome in, Karis. We are always excited to have new guests. When we are on episode 576 it doesn’t always happen. Tell us a little about you and how you came to be doing what you do and are associated with the garment decorating and printing industry.

Aaron: Can you make sure that we are clear on what exactly is public relations? How does it differ from marketing or advertising?

Terry: What are some common misconceptions businesses have about PR, especially in industries like printing and apparel decoration?

Aaron: How has public relations evolved in the digital age, and what new opportunities does this shift for our listeners?

Terry: Let’s talk PR strategy. How can our listeners leverage it effectively?

Aaron: What advice do you have for businesses looking to get started with PR but are not sure where to start? 

Terry: In an age where customer reviews and online comments can make or break a business, how can PR be used to manage and build a positive reputation?

Aaron: How can companies effectively measure the success of their PR efforts in a way that ties back to business growth?

Terry: Are there any trends in PR that you think businesses in our industry should pay attention to in the coming years?

Aaron: What specific PR opportunities or challenges do you see for the printing and apparel industries, and how can businesses stand out?

Terry: How can our listeners connect with you, learn more about what you do, and utilize your services?

kariscoppmedia.com
Linkedin: Karis Copp (personal) and Karis Copp Media (company page)
Instagram: kariscoppmedia

The Secret Sauce

We serve up bite-sized tips for our #regulators to instantly spice up their decorated apparel business. Just like the perfect wing sauce, these quick tips can transform your business experience, adding flavor and depth to your operations. Each video in this playlist is a nugget of wisdom, carefully selected for its potential to bring immediate value to your work. So, whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started in the decorated apparel industry, dip into our ‘Secret Sauce’ for insights that can help you soar.

OTHER EVENTS

• Small Business Saturdays – Saturdays at Noon Central Time and then available to watch any time.
• Rising Tide Talks! – Wednesdays at 5 PM Central Time and then available to watch any time.
• Master of Success Inner Circle – Bi-Weekly Mastermind Groups on top of the industry-leading business training.
• Complete Screen Printing Business Course with Atlas Screen Supply in Chicago March 15-16.
• Complete Screen Printing Business Course with Workhorse Products in Phoenix, AZ, February 1-2
• The Take-up with Erich Campbell – Fridays at 2:30 Mountain Time
• Demystifying Next Level Digitizing Online Training from Erich Campbell
• Understanding Emblems  Learn from Erich Campbell about digitizing for patches.

Trade Shows

• Impressions Expo Long Beach, CA – January 23-25, 2025
• DAX Kansas City KCI Expo Center, Kansas City, MO – February 21-22, 2025
  • Fast Track Your Success: Halve The Time to Achieve Your Goals – February 21, 2025 at 2 PM
  • How To Master Pricing: Pricing For Profit – February 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
• Graphics Pro Expo Irving, TX – March 6-8, 2025
• Impressions Expo Atlantic City, NJ – March 20-22, 2025
• Summit of Success – April 10-12, 2025 | Coteau des Prairies Lodge | North Dakota
• DAX Nashville Farm Bureau Expo Center, Lebanon, TN – May 9-10, 2025
• DAX Chicago Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL – May 30-31, 2025
• Graphics Pro Expo Indianapolis, IN – June 19-21, 2025
• DAX Twin Cities Hilton Doubletree, Bloomington, MN – August 1-2, 2025
• Graphics Pro Expo Long Beach, CA – August 21-23, 2025
  All dates and events are subject to change