Five PR Predictions For 2017
In 2016, public relations saw its share of highs and lows. But perhaps the most notable thing in the industry this year was the way it evolved, thanks in large part to constantly-changing technology. PR folks now have more ways to get their clients’ messages across than ever before. With the year dwindling down, it’s time […]
Read MoreA PR Playlist For 2017
Albert Schweitzer once said that there are two means of refuge from “the miseries of life” — music and cats. We think most public relations people would agree with that, at least about music. We also believe music can be a great motivator. It’s paradoxically a stimulus as well as a way to calm down and […]
Read MoreEnhance PR Through These Simple Social Media Tips
Our public relations clients are always looking for ways to leverage traditional media on social channels in a relevant, traffic-building way. We observed how well some organizations and businesses are using social media to amplify other efforts and want to pass on a few current tips. Rethink the 70-30 rule. Many social media managers use the […]
Read MorePR’s Feel-Good Stories Of The Season
Anyone in public relations would agree that the news stories of 2016 have been crazy. Many were vicious (think politics) many were untrue (again, think politics) and some were hopeful and encouraging. This is the time of year we prefer to focus on a few of those. Instead of looking for handouts, homeless man hands […]
Read MorePR Looks At Content Trends For 2017
From the mobile video explosion to emerging social platforms, 2016 has brought many content-related developments that affect the public relations industry and the work PR people do every day. A look at the year in review offers some clues as to what 2017 year has in store. Here are five content predictions for 2017 that all PR people […]
Read MoreFive Key Skills For Modern PR Professionals
To succeed in public relations today, professionals need the skills to fit in with this ever-changing industry. Technology – from marketing automation to Virtual Reality – has done much to change the paradigm. It’s still essential to have strong writing skills and think like a reporter, but there’s a full complement of skills that help PR whizzes succeed to […]
Read MorePR Touts The Season’s Top Turkeys
Typically public relations agencies like to count the things we’re thankful for at this time of year. These lists often include new technology-based PR tools or the latest social or other media platforms. But given these crazy times, we thought it more fitting to discuss some of the boneheaded PR moves we have seen lately. We’re […]
Read MorePR Lessons From Top TV And Film
Film and TV are two great places to find helpful and interesting takes on public relations and media. As far back as 1957’s “Sweet Smell of Success” starring Tony Curtis as a less than scrupulous PR man, there have been media depictions, good, bad and ugly, of the industry and its players. Every so often it’s important to […]
Read MoreHow PR Is Easing Election Anxiety
For those who work in B2B tech or consumer public relations, the next couple of days may not be spent pitching media stories about software or healthy snacks. It’s our hunch that no matter what the beat, journalists will be sticking to pre-and post-election coverage for a while. The 2016 election has caused angst for […]
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