For PR managers tasked with teaching millennials to think strategically, the obstacles can seem daunting. Yet successes are occurring, according to interviews with managers and millennial staffers by PR News. In a variation on ‘Physician, heal thyself,’ the advice, broadly, is for senior PR pros to communicate the importance of strategic thinking to millennial staff.
Internal Communication
3 Things an Expert Media Trainer Needs to Do
July 15th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzProviding media training to senior managers and C-level executives who think they don’t need it is something of an occupational hazard for professional communicators.
6 Questions to Ask to Make Your Blogs More Actionable
July 14th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzThe onus is on PR managers to craft blogs that can build awareness, boost visibility and, however circuitously, add to the top and/or bottom lines.
The Week in PR, July 6- July 13
July 13th, 2015 by PRNEWSBurson-Marsteller rolls out a new Cuba offering, Toyota’s PR chief resigns and the latest Reputation Institute rankings.
This One Simple Question Can Transform Your Business Relationships
July 9th, 2015 by Diane SchwartzThe moving company that assisted with our house move last week sent us a hard-working crew. Hauling boxes and furniture to and fro, they didn’t spend much time chatting, but when they did they usually… Continued
Teach a CEO to Tweet and You’ll Get Social Media Buy-In for a Lifetime
July 1st, 2015 by Joie HealySocial media continues to grow in popularity, yet earning C-Suite buy-in regarding its use is not always simple. Here are some tips to get your executives engaged.
Writer, Teach Thyself
June 29th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinWrite exceedingly well and you’ll increase your chances of succeeding in your workplace and in the job market. Write poorly and you’ll increase the burden of work for your colleagues and be seen as potentially expendable in economic downturns. That’s just how it is. This is doubly true if you’re a PR professional or journalist. […]
Writer, Teach Thyself
June 29th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinWrite exceedingly well and you’ll increase your chances of succeeding in your workplace and in the job market. Write poorly and you’ll increase the burden of work for your colleagues and be seen as potentially… Continued
Supreme Decisions: 7 Guidelines for Brands Joining National Conversations
June 26th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinIt’s been a busy two days for the U.S. Supreme Court. On June 25, the court ruled that under the Affordable Care Act the federal government can provide nationwide tax subsidies to help people buy health insurance. This morning, the Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. Constitution guarantees a nationwide right to same-sex marriage.
4 Tips for Conquering Public Speaking Fears
June 22nd, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzThe most beautifully written speech in the world won’t do you any good if you suffer from stage fright and fail to make the speech memorable—and that won’t do you any favors with senior managers.