A publicist can increase the public interest for your business. Sometimes publicists are hired for damage control or to help you launch a new product. Before you hire a publicist in the San Francisco, here are a few things you should know:

1. Geography is not as important as talent - just because a publicist is not in the San Francisco area doesn't mean that he should lose points in your selection process according to John Sherman, CEO or Lumeric Inc. "With technology being as advanced as it is, we have been working with a publicist that is 600 miles away. Once a month we have a video conference but for the most part we communicate via email." says John.

2. Know your budget. A publicist might charge a higher hourly rate if you only occupy them for a few hours. If you will need multiple mini projects over the course of a few months, bring it up all at once to help in the negotiation.

3. Contact references. It is important that you contact past clients and find out how responsive your publicist will be. Also search GetMeQuotes for client reviews.

4. Weigh quality of work over price - When you get a price quote from a few vendors, make sure you are comparing apples to apples. Ask questions and get in writing exactly what you are getting. Also compare samples of the work of each before you decide.

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