Perspectives on communications strategy, thought leadership and the evolving media landscape.
The Value of a Relationship
It’s been a long-debated topic in media relations: how much is a PR professional’s relationship worth in terms of getting stories placed for clients?
Michigan’s Punter Teaches Us Valuable PR Lessons
As you may have heard, Michigan recently lost to rival Michigan State on one heck of a strange play …
Three Ways a New Client Campaign is Like MLB Opening Day
The warm summer is approaching, the smell of hot dogs and brewskis are in the air, and nationwide supporters are eagerly anticipating what could be the year for their favorite team. All this excitement got us thinking; there are a few things about opening day that really remind us of what it feels like to kick off a new client campaign:
Foot in Mouth Continues for Big-Name Brands
Remember last year when we told you about major brand mishaps when it came to personalized marketing materials? Update: They’re still happening at a rapid fire pace, with brands seemingly eager to upstage one another week after week.
6 Habits of the Effective PR Pro
Public relations professionals come in all shapes and sizes, with unique personalities and quirks; but however different each PR professional might be, there are a few key qualities the most successful among us share.
7 ways PR is just like dating
Dating is just like public relations. Before you laugh, ask yourself: What’s the first association you make when it comes to PR? If you said relationship management, you’re on my wavelength.
Major Mishaps Remind Us To Check that List Twice
It’s been said time and time again: “personalized emails and letters garner higher response rates.” But in the recent cases of Office Max and Bank of America, that personal touch crossed the line … big time.
Social Mixology from Kenshoo & Forrester
Kenshoo Social released some interesting research conducted by Forrester Consulting back in May, and I'm excited to share some highlights.