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The Letter: An Old-School Communications Format That Still Works

January 21st, 2014 by

In an age of sound bites, acronyms and 140-character messages, the long form letter is still a great way to communicate ideas.

4 Ways to Channel Your Inner Bao Bao for Your Media Strategy

January 17th, 2014 by

You 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

Brands 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

Communicators 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

Holiday 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

Journalists 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

The 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

As 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

Gaining 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

Here’s how to keep track of your PR efforts without being overtaken by volumes of measurement data or measuring the wrong data completely.