How To Engage Millennials In Corporate Social Responsiblity
When it comes to philanthropy, Americans are a generous bunch. A natural disaster tends to create its own PR appeals, and in 2017, millions responded. We opened our wallets to help victims of floods, fires, and other catastrophes, and the giving season has only just begun. The sixth annual #givingTuesday on November 28 will probably […]
Read MoreCelebrating This Season’s PR Turkeys
This season, public relations teams everywhere can collectively cringe over a cornucopia of questionable PR moves resulting in bad press. But for every example of a negative story, there’s a good takeaway to incorporate into our professional lives. Our take on some of the PR “turkeys” we’ve witnessed lately is that some companies either don’t consider […]
Read MoreBrands, Bad PR And Ad Boycotts: Who Wins?
Today’s divided political climate has affected PR strategy for many companies and brands, including those who like to stay far away from partisan matters. Though it may be an opportune time for some brands to take a stand on relevant issues, many choose to remain neutral on hot-button topics, and understandably so. So, how did […]
Read MoreLeveraging Great PR Results
When hard-won earned media results of an excellent public relations campaign begin to show up, it’s not time to stop. That’s when the real work begins. A story’s initial appearance should be just the beginning of a productive placement life cycle. Read on for some easy ways to leverage initial exposure to an even wider […]
Read More7 PR Tips For Digital Reputation Management
One foundation of a good public relations campaign is reputation management. Whether for a brand or an individual, most good PR people spend their time helping internal or external clients create a positive perception among key audiences or building a specific kind of reputation in the marketplace. The growth of social and digital media, of […]
Read MorePR Horror Stories And Lessons Learned
Whether you’re working in public relations or another service business, things can occasionally get.. well, scary. But Halloween offers an opportunity to reflect on hair-raising business experiences that, if nothing else, make good stories later. The ones below apply mainly to us in PR, but some could apply to anyone. Proceed with caution! PR tales of […]
Read More5 Signs Your Company Isn’t Ready For A PR Firm…Yet
Recently we addressed some surefire signs that a start-up or other business is ready to hire a public relations agency. Interestingly, there are also some very good reasons to hold off on taking that step. Here are some crucial benchmarks to consider. A PR agency readiness checklist To set up a PR partnership for success, […]
Read More6 Smart Ideas For Fall PR
Fall is a terrific time for creative public relations teams to dream up seasonal ideas that score with media now and through the rest of the year. Once Labor Day is over, many companies refocus on end-of-year goals and work hard to reach their objectives as the fourth quarter looms. A great PR campaign can […]
Read MoreFive Bad Reasons To Rebrand A Business
Word is that, in the wake of sexual assault allegations against Harvey Weinstein, The Weinstein Company is looking to escape its PR disaster with a rebrand. According to Adweek and other trades, the company is quietly reaching out to agencies to discuss a possible assignment, with some accounts saying it wants to change its identity […]
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