A Journalist’s POV: 3 Questions From A NY PR Firm
Our “Journalist’s POV: 3 Questions From a NY PR Firm” feature provides “real-world” advice for public relations people from working journalists with whom we have solid relationships. Today we talk to Camille Noe Pagán, a journalist and editor specializing in health and nutrition who was recently named Health Editor at Real Simple magazine. We put three […]
Read MoreDigital Tools No Tech PR Team Should Be Without
Technology public relations isn’t rocket science (okay, except when it is!), but soaring past the competition is easier when you have the right tools. They can improve every aspect of tech PR, from wooing and winning over the CEO to achieving and reporting top-notch results. Want to make a quantum PR leap? Try some of […]
Read MoreThree Content Trends That Impact Public Relations
Content is still king, and as most PR professionals are aware, the kingdom is only growing. Brands are building newsrooms, journalists are moving to the dark side, and it seems like there’s a new social platform born every week or so. So, it’s particularly important for PR and content pros to stay on top of […]
Read MoreHow PR Responds To Negative Media Coverage
by Guest Blogger Mickie Kennedy Maybe you recently sent off a press release or advised your exec team to try a hashtag campaign to earn some positive PR. Unfortunately, the paper/blog/magazine that picked up the story covered it in an unflattering light. And that hashtag campaign? Yikes. For example, imagine being the PR adviser behind […]
Read MoreCan PR Rebrand Hillary Clinton? Advice From Millennials
Does Hillary Clinton need to refresh her brand? Can brand marketing PR and social media strategies help? In announcing his own candidacy, GOP hopeful Sen. Marco Rubio took a none-too-subtle swipe at Mrs. Clinton by declaring, “Yesterday’s over.” Ouch. It’s true that the 67-year-old Mrs. Clinton is a familiar brand – some would say too […]
Read More10 Productivity Apps for Every PR Professional
If you’re a PR agency professional, you know efficiency and organization are crucial to everyday life. However, it can be challenging when you have several clients to manage, meetings to attend, multiple pitches under way, and new business to pursue – and a personal life! Thankfully, it’s 2015 and we can embrace technology that makes […]
Read MoreConferences & Symposia: Potential PR Goldmine
With a little work and ingenuity, professional conferences can provide a wealth of PR opportunity for a company leader. Speaking at conferences enhances reputation and visibility and positions an executive as an industry and thought leader. Speaking engagements can be used to build brand and product awareness in a specific context, highlight knowledge and expertise, and […]
Read MoreLeveraging the PR Potential of Awards
Awards can be a gold mine for public relations professionals to leverage client exposure and boost their reputation. News stories and articles are essential, but they have a shelf life. Awards – independent, third-party validation of excellence – are forever. The application process isn’t always easy. When prestigious awards are up for grabs, count on multitudes […]
Read MorePR, Pizza, And Crisis Management In Indiana
One of the tougher PR and reputation management aspects of the furor around Indiana’s Religious Freedom Act is the struggle faced by local businesses who want to separate their own views and polices from the interpretation of Governor Pence’s original legislation as homophobic. Although the state quickly passed a “clarified” bill under pressure last Thursday, the […]
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