As communications professionals, it’s extremely common for us to work in ambiguous situations. Whether you’re working on a fast-moving media opportunity or a project that’s still being defined, uncertainty is an everyday part of our roles – and it can make it challenging to be creative and proactive. Working within a low-information environment doesn’t have […]
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We’ve all heard the phrase “change is the only constant.” Yet in this era of exponential evolution, change is no longer constant. It’s the variable and ever-accelerating force that compels leaders to redirect visions, stay the course or chart new paths forward. And today, as civic unrest, systemic racial injustice and a global pandemic takes precedence, it […]
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We’re firm believers that thought leadership is a worthwhile investment for brands. It allows you to share your expertise and educate a broader audience while bringing awareness to what you do. One of the key ways we showcase our clients’ thought leadership is through contributed articles, which differ in a number of ways from other […]
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COVID-19 has shown us that conditions can change overnight. While external factors that include your industry, your customer base and your geography (and that of your customers) have dictated the extent to which your business has been affected, chances are that you’ve among the majority of businesses that have already adjusted at least some of their […]
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Emailing is a great way to communicate, it’s fast and efficient. However, when done incorrectly, your email may be ignored or deleted and the journalist may be less likely to open subsequent emails – and you want them to stay open to future ideas. As a public relations firm, we’ve had a lot of experience […]
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“Can we draft a press release on this?” is a question PR pros hear every day. Press releases have a time and a place – but they aren’t always the most effective method to get your message across. There are two primary occasions when a press release is the best way to tell your story […]
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Local broadcast stations are a great opportunity for local businesses to share about their expertise. Here are a few tips for working with broadcast. 1. Set expectations There are many parallels between print, radio and TV broadcast, but some things are simply different. Establishing expectations about the way broadcast works is important. TV broadcast […]
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You’ve got your media interview date set. Great! Now what? The following are a few pointers to keep in mind before and during the interview. Before the interview: Take the time to prepare – As the saying goes, “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” Before the interview takes place, do the necessary prep work. Familiarize […]
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Emily Weiss, Founder and CEO of Glossier Image credit: Photographed by Nigel Parry; Grooming: Hair by Cecilia Romero for Exclusive Artists & Makeup by Aliana Lopez. Entrepreneur, September 2017 Working in the field of PR and communications, it’s interesting and refreshing to observe companies who “get it”. I have to admit to personally being […]
Read MoreAs politicians bicker about job growth and immigration, it’s become increasingly clear that the real threat to our current economic and social structure is automation and robotization. In the wake of this realization, workers around the world are asking the question: Will I be replaced by a machine? Can PR Be Automated? In PR, the […]
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