Media Relations

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5 Tips to Get Your Brand’s Message in Front of Consumers on Cyber (Every)day

December 2nd, 2013 by

Use key SEO tips to get your brand to the front of the pack on the biggest online shopping day of the year.

Communication Strategies in Response to Wage Strikes at McDonald’s and Wendy’s

December 2nd, 2013 by

Organizers of a movement demanding a $15-an-hour wage for fast-food workers say they will sponsor one-day strikes in 100 cities on Thursday. It’s debatable whether wage strikes have a negative impact on the bottom line. But PR pros certainly need a strategy in place to respond to such protests and potential crises.

How to Avoid Mistakes in Crafting Press Releases

November 27th, 2013 by

Preventing common mistakes in writing press releases will increase the likelihood that they will be read by journalists.

3 Quick Tips to Better Press Releases

November 26th, 2013 by

As a communications professional you have one primary goal—communicating your message.

10 Takeaways from PR News’ Chicago Writing Boot Camp

November 25th, 2013 by

Tweeting and posting with mobile in mind is just one of many takeaways from the recent PR News Writing Boot Camp in Chicago.

How to Respond if You Find Your Brand on Consumer Reports’ ‘Naughty List’ this Season

November 25th, 2013 by

Consumer Reports released its annual corporate Naughty & Nice List this week, which highlights who the best and worst holiday retail and service providers.

5 Tips for Breaking Through to Journalists You Don’t Know

November 25th, 2013 by

The success or failure of your media pitch rests with how well you have targeted journalists you don’t know.

The Give and Take of Media Relations

November 25th, 2013 by

It’s not everyday that PR is taken to task for sending unsolicited emails to reporters. Oh, wait – it is every day that this happens. And sometimes the magnifying glass is placed directly over the… Continued

Wake-Up Call In Survey of PR Profession

November 25th, 2013 by

An online survey of public relations professionals uncovered insights—both encouraging and worrisome—related to the responsibilities and leadership in the communications profession.

Case Study: Lamaze Uses Real Stories to Deliver More Relevant Content And Help Women Make Right Birth Choices

November 25th, 2013 by

The babies just keep on coming. More than a few states in America are experiencing baby booms.