Media Relations

Pitching problems? Four tips to successfully reach journalists

Email, direct message or call? Link or attach photos? Too soon to follow-up? When pitching journalists, almost every PR professional…

Media Relations

Tips for Spokespeople: So You Won’t Frustrate Reporters!

Recently, I was told by a reporter that it was nice to talk to a PR professional who shared relevant details and provided succinct…

Public Relations

Why Research Is Critical To Pitching The Media

Simply contacting the media is not enough to secure coverage for your client. Pitching is a skill that requires research, creative…

M&A Communications & Corporate Transitions

Best Practices for Communication during Mergers, Acquisitions and Corporate Transitions

When a company embarks on a merger, acquisition or corporate restructuring, much of the focus of leadership is on the financial…

Company

Employee Spotlight: Emily Charles

How did you get into PR? I landed in public relations because when I was in high school, I really liked to read, I was interested…

Public Relations

Public Relations vs. Advertising

A few months ago, I was at a social gathering with friends and someone asked me how my job was in advertising. When I said I actually…

Crisis Communications

Finding the Opportunity in Crisis

When a crisis happens, it’s often a worst-case scenario realized. If a company has proactively prepared, the crisis strategy…

Content Marketing

HOW TO: Get Your PR Efforts Noticed

Today, releasing news to the media is only as successful as the ways you share your content. Reporters sift through hundreds of…

Measurement

5 Tips For Creating A Strategic Communications Plan

Creating a strategic, year-long communications plan is vital for every organization. And for those of us working at agencies,…