Stories by Amanda Proscia

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The PR Industry’s PR Problem

October 31st, 2023 by

PR work is under-leveraged and under-valued because it’s so widely misunderstood.

How Hyundai and Kia can handle the crisis of stolen vehicles

Shifting Reputational Gears on Hyundai and Kia’s Viral Theft Phenomenon

October 23rd, 2023 by

Beyond the legal and financial toll, the reputational damage for the Hyundai and Kia could be significant. It doesn’t have to be that way, if the automakers are willing to change course. 

A PR Pro Picks 2019’s Best PR Crises…So Far [VIDEO]

June 26th, 2019 by

What are your choices for the top PR crises of 2019’s first six months? As is her custom, Solomon McCown & Company president Ashley McCown goes out on a limb, picking her top five and presenting them in this short video. Can you guess what her quintet of PR crises will be? One hint: her top picks involves a global brand that was a leader in its sector, at least it was prior to its crisis.

Words that Repel Reporters (Let us Count the Ways)

December 23rd, 2012 by

Despite the constant advice to the contrary, PR pros continue to pepper their communications with words that sour reporters.

Data Inches Closer to the Core of Marketing Communications

December 13th, 2012 by

Study points to the growing demand among companies for data that can drive strategic marketing decisions.

5 Job Interview Questions that Get to the Truth

December 12th, 2012 by

As the economy slowly gets off its back, PR pros may need to dust off their interviewing skills.

How to Avoid the Worst Mistakes in Writing a Press Release

December 11th, 2012 by

Despite constant advice to the contrary, too many press releases still suffer from flowery language and superlatives.

When Animals Help Tell a PR Story

December 7th, 2012 by

SPCA Auckland campaign provides a stark example of how a PR campaign can benefit both animals and humans.

3 Reasons Why the Toronto Raptors’ Twitter Engagement Strategy Lost

December 6th, 2012 by

The Toronto Raptors toss up a couple of bricks in its social media efforts and show how not to communicate on Twitter.

With Google Rolling Out YouTube Space LA, 4 Video Tips for PR Pros

December 4th, 2012 by

Production house just a preview of things to come for PR pros that are producing more online-video programming.