Stories by Richard Brownell

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Tailor Your PR Efforts to Make an Impact on Facebook

February 7th, 2014 by

Simply posting content to Facebook will not guarantee that you reach your fans. Here are some tips to develop a plan for your PR efforts.

Developing an Effective Social Media Measurement Strategy

February 5th, 2014 by

Don’t leave your social media strategy to chance. Here are some thoughts on how to arm yourself with meaningful data to measure your tactics.

Avoid Jargon and Clichés in Your PR Writing

February 4th, 2014 by

Few things will kill your message quicker than the use of worn-out or obscure language. Here are some rules to write by and some bad habits to avoid.

How to Create a Worthy Press Release

February 4th, 2014 by

Here are some key tips for crafting a press release that not only delivers essential information but also spreads your brand’s message and reach.

Leveraging Social Media for the Super Bowl

January 31st, 2014 by

For the Super Bowl, several brands are executing social media campaigns to either leverage their ad buys or get around spending money on a pricey 30-second spot.

Upping Your Game to Reach Online Media

January 30th, 2014 by

The proliferation of news websites is good for PR communicators, but you will have to be more creative and skillful than ever when pitching journalists.

12 Things to Take Note of in PR Job Candidates

January 28th, 2014 by

PR News asked followers on Twitter and Facebook, “What’s the first thing you notice about a PR job candidate?” Here is what they had to say.

You’re a Storyteller First, But Never Forget Your Agency is a Business

January 24th, 2014 by

In all the day-to-day madness of serving clients and shaping content, don’t forget that you have a bottom line that must be met if you want to stay in business.

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.