Stories by David Baake

8 Rules for Effective Email Communication

June 13th, 2013 by

Professional reputation hinges on proper email communication. Use these tactics to ensure you don’t jeopardize your business relationships.

5 Simple Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Company’s YouTube Videos

June 11th, 2013 by

Brands are increasingly using video as an engagement tool to connect with target audiences. Here are five easy ways to optimize your YouTube experience.

Using Comedy to Communicate the Message

June 10th, 2013 by

Making someone laugh is the most intimate connection we can create in a business environment. Humor is a powerful way to amplify a message as competition for the attention span increases exponentially.

Social Media and Mobile Video Equal More Web Sharing; Death of Newspapers Greatly Exaggerated (For a Change)

June 10th, 2013 by

Respondents discover videos via social media sharing on their mobile device. Newspaper content is still in demand.

How to Generate News When Your Brand or Client Doesn’t Have Any

June 10th, 2013 by

Companies go through quiet periods when news output is limited. As PR pros, our job is to maintain clients’ presence in their industries during these times.

“CCO” Starting to Command Hefty Salary

June 10th, 2013 by

While it’s still a relatively new position throughout corporate America, chief communications officers can command some pretty solid pay.

School’s Out For Summer, But PR Ed. for Colleges Should Be Constant

June 10th, 2013 by

The Rutgers debacle underscores the need for colleges and universities throughout the country to get more schooling in communications and PR.

How To Succeed in CSR and Sustainability

June 3rd, 2013 by

The recent debut of the SPI (Social Progress Index) has major repercussions for the communications industry.

PR Pros Look to the Mommy Track To Jumpstart Brand Communication

June 3rd, 2013 by

This year there are 4.2 million moms who blog, up from 3.9 million in 2010, according to eMarketer.com.

What Would You Do Differently If You Were Launching Your Agency Today?

June 3rd, 2013 by

PR veterans point to some of the key lessons experience brings in the challenging and rewarding work of managing an agency.