Media Relations

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How to Get Your Media Pitches Read

August 17th, 2015 by

Email is still preferred to social media when pitching journalists because it allows you to really control your message and provide details.

How an Entire City Was Rebranded on a Shoestring Budget

August 14th, 2015 by

Nebo Agency and its partners set out to alter the perception of Atlanta to reflect the cultural, technological and financial powerhouse that it is.

How to Increase Your Press Release ROI

August 13th, 2015 by

You can improve the effectiveness, reach and impact of your press releases by following these 8 simple steps.

4 Steps Beyond the Media Pitch: Get the Coverage Results You Want

August 12th, 2015 by

Reaching out to reporters can be a laborious process, but providing them with useful information and fostering those relationships can help you reach your coverage goals.

5 Ways to Make the Most of an In-Person Briefing

August 11th, 2015 by

Getting face time with reporters who cover your sector doesn’t ensure that they’ll give your story/company/campaign coverage—although that’s certainly a possibility—but it should go a long way in helping to cultivate the relationship and put your company on a short list of sources.

Report Card: Cosby, Planned Parenthood Diverge on Strategy and Effectiveness

August 10th, 2015 by

There is nothing pretty about the Planned Parenthood crisis or the situation confronting Bill Cosby. Abortion and sexual assault are controversial and uncomfortable topics. Both are indicative of how society traditionally has viewed subjects that no one wanted to talk about—and how that is changing rapidly.

3 Case Studies from Organizations Making Press Releases Work More Effectively

August 10th, 2015 by

Writing obituaries for the traditional press release has become a growth industry. Nevertheless, organizations continue to rely on press releases as a cost-effective means to disseminate their messages. Yet the nature of the press release is changing.

7 Points to Consider When Your Brand Gets Involved in Social Issues

August 4th, 2015 by

Your brand’s social or political action is likely to catch the attention of the audiences that care about you the most—and those who don’t. Are you prepared to respond quickly and responsibly if questions come up?

3 Ways to Cut Through in the Shark Days of Summer

July 31st, 2015 by

We’ve reached the point in summer when the accumulation of heat and humidity slows the reflexes and thought processes. This is when stories about shark attacks dominate news cycles. Calculated, outrageous statements by politicians running… Continued

Trump’s Personal Brand ‘Crisis’ a Lesson for Communicators

July 27th, 2015 by

Brands can rebound after a crisis if they are true and authentic to their identity during that crisis. What will happen to Donald Trump’s brand after his presidential campaign ends?