Perspectives on communications strategy, thought leadership and the evolving media landscape.
Solve Problems with Substance - not Spin
The best PR results happen when organizations do good things - not just say good things. I was recently reminded of this fundamental rule of public relations by an intriguing Popular Mechanics article that published today, "A Billboard That Condenses Water From Humidity."
Simple Stunts Get Noticed ... Tis the Season!
Having trouble gaining mainstream consumer attention? Why not turn to magic ... or smoke and mirrors. Sometimes all you need to do to get your brand covered globally is spook a few people with a little hocus pocus.
Damage Control At Its Best
Media coverage of the recently discovered extramarital affair of Senator John Edwards likely won't last long.
Print vs. Online - a news tipping point reached?
A research brief from The Center for Media Research caught our eye this week: their June 30 briefing, “Coffee and the Web for C-Level Execs in the Morning.”
Resolving media relations mistakes ...
The team at PReturn strives for perfection, but perfection is a pipe dream - an altruistic goal that cannot be obtained.
Front page exposure for the cost of an unsellable vehicle ... genius?
Let's face it, plenty of interactions happen between the media and organizations of all types with no involvement from media relations pros.
Speaking of Twitter, Embrace it Now
Seems the number of people with something to say about Twitter grows just as rapdily as the number of people using the abbreviated messaging service, and Twitter users (Tweeters) with a traditional media audience continue to introduce new eyes and ears to the conversation.