Journalists say it again and again—the most effective PR pros are the ones with whom they’ve established long-term relationships. The trick, of course, is establishing those relationships in the first place. What’s the magic formula that makes them happen? I wouldn’t...
For many of us who check email from our beds, the grocery store and our kids’ soccer games, inbox addiction is very real. In today’s mobile world, we rely on our inboxes to keep us informed, entertained and connected. Email even keeps us tethered to the office and...
Whether you’re preparing for an interview yourself or you’re a PR pro training a client, understanding the key techniques of media training is vital. Without proper preparation, a spokesperson not only risks missing out on the great opportunity that positive media...
Are you active on Twitter? If so, are you using lists to get your message out and engage with those who can further enhance your efforts? If not, then let’s start with the basics: A list is a curated group of Twitter users. You can create your own, or subscribe to...
As Chipotle wages its battle with E-coli and salmonella, just about everyone has come out of the woodwork to assess its response to what is a significant brand crisis, and speculate on what it needs to do moving forward to regain customers’ trust. Someone, somewhere,...
In 2011-2012, The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) conducted a crowdsourcing campaign to effectively boil down the definition of public relations into a clear, modern message: “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually...
One of my biggest pet peeves about PR is the "fake reply." This is a tactic wherein a PR person sends a follow-up email with "Re:" in the subject line, making it appear that we have an existing relationship and that they're replying to an email from me. I first...
If a well-thought-out strategic plan is in place and an organization has the capabilities to support it, it will allows the organization to adapt both to opportunities and issues that present themselves. But what does all this have to do with Powerball?
Journalists, especially at the A-list outlets, are a competitive bunch. They live for the scoop, the exclusive, or at a minimum, the unique angle on a widely reported story. Based on feedback we've heard from journalists, this point seems to be lost by a certain...
You may have heard of the term “earned media” being thrown around while reading marketing or PR industry news. Just what is it, and should you focus in on it? Or is it just another buzz term the industry grabs onto to generate interest? Let’s dig into the topic to see...
Reporters are feverishly conducting interviews, trying to uncover new pieces of the Teresa Halbach Murder puzzle. Popular media outlets like People magazine are reporting new conspiracies surrounding Steven Avery’s case. Social media is exploding with fan theories as...
Media relations is only one piece of the public relations pie—strategy, planning, research, content, writing, social media, events, activations, monitoring and reporting fill up much of the rest. However, one of the main reasons PR professionals are hired is for media...