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Stories by Richard Brownell
PR News Announces Winners of 2014 PR People Awards
December 9th, 2014 by Richard BrownellPR News celebrated the winners and honorable mentions of its 2014 PR People Awards at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 9, 2014.
2014 PR News Hall of Fame: Sabrina Horn
December 9th, 2014 by Richard BrownellSabrina Horn, Founder, President and CEO, HORN When it comes to leadership, Sabrina Horn says it best: “Be smart. Be kind. Be generous. Be curious. And never, EVER, let anyone or anything get in your… Continued
2014 PR News Hall of Fame: Ray Day
December 9th, 2014 by Richard BrownellRay Day, Vice President of Communications, Ford Motor Company As Group Vice President of Communications for the Ford Motor Company, Ray Day leads all the company’s global external and internal communications and public relations activities.… Continued
2014 PR News Hall of Fame: Gil Bashe
December 9th, 2014 by Richard BrownellGil Bashe, Executive Vice President, Health Practice Director, Makovsky + Company Gil Bashe heads the Makovsky Health practice and offers large agency perspective and specialty-firm expertise – with experience in brand positioning, crisis and issues… Continued
5 Tips for Building Relationships with the Media
December 4th, 2014 by Richard BrownellA friend in the newsroom is a valuable resource for a communicator. Here are some thoughts on what works when developing contacts at a news media outlet.
Infographic: The State of Infographics
December 3rd, 2014 by Richard BrownellInfographics have grown to become one of the most powerful communications tools in use today. Are you using them to your advantage?
4 Key Elements of Any Media Relations Strategy
November 24th, 2014 by Richard BrownellWhatever the size or nature of your brand, you need a solid media relations strategy to reach new customers and develop advocates for your brand.
Mike Nichols’ Career Offers Lessons for All Communicators
November 21st, 2014 by Richard BrownellMike Nichols’ career is one for people of all backgrounds to admire. Communicators in specific can look to his work and draw some important lessons.

5 Tips for Creating a Measurement Dashboard That Proves and Improves Your Strategy
November 20th, 2014 by Richard BrownellPR measurement has the potential to be overwhelming and complex, but this can be avoided by collecting the right data and shaping your reports to the needs of your audience.