Orlando, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/25/2018 -- The power of public relations is as strong as ever. In an age where everyone is armed with a smart phone, the importance of telling your business story is critical.

Years ago, you might have had to rely on traditional media to get your story out. But today, companies of all sizes can tell their story in an authentic, fast-paced manner using modern public relations tactics. Public relations is cost-effective and has a proven track record on supporting sales.

"Modern public relations and social media are critical tools and support sales growth," said Will Wellons, president of Wellons Communications. "There's no secret to supporting your business. It's consistent professional communications."

In Episode 17 of the "Market Your Business Like A Pro" podcast, Ken Countess interviews public relations expert Will Wellons, whose clients have been featured in USA Today, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Associated Press, The Los Angeles Times and on The Today Show.

The episode can be found at http://www.marketyourbusiness.co/podcast.html as well as on iTunes, the Apple Store, Google Play, and Podbean.

Produced weekly, the podcast provides listeners tangible tips to help them strategically grow their business.

"The power of PR has often been underestimated. In fact, PR has become more valuable than ever," said Countess, managing director of The Countess Group and host of the podcast. "In this episode, Will does an outstanding job of communicating why businesses of all sizes should use PR to both get their message out and to increase their visibility."

About Wellons Communications
Wellons Communications is a full-service public relations and social media firm. The company was founded in 2006 with the belief that all companies have a story to tell. Wellons Communications builds companies' reputations, increases awareness, gives them more influence, and increases their bottom line. The agency's services run the gamut of communications, from public relations and social media to communications consulting, content creation, crisis communications and marketing. The company specializes in consumer products, restaurants, hospitality and business to business clients.

For more information, visit wellonscommunications.com.

About Ken Countess
Ken Countess has consulted to some of the world's most recognized brands as well as provide coaching and training to thousands of attendees at his workshops.

An executive coach and corporate trainer, Ken's seminars and webinars are filled with people seeking timely, actionable, easy to implement information to help their organizations grow. His approach to educating audiences about how to use email marketing and social media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to build their business or nonprofit has earned him the respect of loyal followers around the world.

Ken has held executive management positions at several Fortune 100 companies and has been a senior partner at a 35 person marketing firm. While with such well known companies as Motorola, Marriott and Caremark, Ken provided award winning leadership for the fastest growing divisions of these industry leaders.

Over his 25+ year career, he has been responsible for the creation and delivery of multiple successful marketing and sales growth strategies, strategic messaging and communications, and change management programs for worldwide markets.

About The Countess Group
The Countess Group (TCG) is a marketing and communications consultancy which has been providing strategic vision, tactical execution and measurable results for clients since 2001. Certified by Constant Contact, a member of the Microsoft Partner Network, and an affiliate of vCita, and Citrix (GoToWebinar), TCG provides value-added services such as:

- Executive Coaching
- Keynote Speaking
- Marketing Workshops
- Consulting
- Strategic Marketing
- Marketing and Corporate Communications
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Public Relations
- Internet/Website Development and Optimization
- Customer Acquisition/Retention/Engagement
- Lead/Demand Generation

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The Countess Group
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