In an age of sound bites, acronyms and 140-character messages, the long form letter is still a great way to communicate ideas.
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The Letter: An Old-School Communications Format That Still Works
January 21st, 2014 by Richard Brownell4 Ways to Channel Your Inner Bao Bao for Your Media Strategy
January 17th, 2014 by Richard BrownellYou don’t need to have a panda cub to follow the National Zoo’s media strategy. Here are some tips to follow to increase brand exposure.
5 Questions for Brands to Ask a Potential Content Partner
January 16th, 2014 by Richard BrownellBrands need to be aware of just what they’re getting themselves into when seeking a content partnership with a media group. Here are a few questions brands should be asking potential partners.
12 PR Tips for Working with Media
January 10th, 2014 by Richard BrownellCommunicators tend to forget the fundamentals of dealing with the media. Here are some key tips to remember.
UPS, FedEx Use Crisis Management to Save Christmas
December 27th, 2013 by Richard BrownellHoliday shippers are being accused of ruining Christmas for many consumers. They will need to rely on some sincere crisis management to weather the storm.
Make Your Email Pitch to the Media Shine
December 26th, 2013 by Richard BrownellJournalists don’t get to spend a lot of time reading email pitches from PR communicators. Here are some tips that can lead to getting them interested in your story.
Strategic Thinking Leads Choice of Social Tools for Boeing’s Gary Wicks
December 24th, 2013 by Richard BrownellThe surest way to stay connected in 2014 is through social media. But how do you stay connected in a constantly evolving media landscape?
Are You a ‘So What’ PR Writer?
December 19th, 2013 by Richard BrownellAs communicators, we like to think of ourselves as good writers, but many of us are just reinforcing bad habits. Learn how to write copy that stands out.
Pitching Stories to Overworked Journalists
December 12th, 2013 by Richard BrownellGaining media attention is a daunting task, and it isn’t going to get any easier in 2014. But these story pitching techniques that will increase your odds.
PR Measurement: Don’t Get Swamped By Your Data
December 11th, 2013 by Richard BrownellHere’s how to keep track of your PR efforts without being overtaken by volumes of measurement data or measuring the wrong data completely.