Public relations campaigns pay off in search. Proof: Veoh.com added 1500+ links in a single day.
On June 20, Veoh announced release of their new product, Veoh TV. The media reception was strong. And that lead to explosive link growth:

Next time you’re tempted to trim that PR budget, don’t. It pays off across the board.
Disclaimer: Veoh is a Portent Interactive client. However, no ethics were harmed in the making of this blog post.
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