Media Relations

3 Pretty Little Lies About Marketing Communications

March 20th, 2014 by

There I was in the dentist’s chair with the TV on in front of me, with the 10 or 11 “Good Morning America” co-hosts—or was it 13 or 14?—yelling and laughing maniacally as one at… Continued

5 Ways Brands Are Leveraging March Madness

March 19th, 2014 by

From the Oval Office to your local watering hole, the upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is dominating conversations and creating buzz.

GM’s “Internal” Recall Video Really Meant for Wider Audience

March 18th, 2014 by

General Motors’ chief executive Mary T. Barra explained the company’s second massive round of recalls in as many months, saying, “Something went very wrong in our processes in this instance, and terrible things happened.”

How To Leverage the Tremendous Power of PSAs

March 17th, 2014 by

Public service announcements (PSAs) are an effective tool for creating awareness about a cause or issue, while generating visibility for nonprofit organizations. Although media outlets are no longer required to air PSAs, TV and radio stations use these announcements regularly to fill unsold airtime and as a community service.

Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation Under Fire for PR and Legal Spending

March 14th, 2014 by

Rather than leave any possible mystery as to how the money is collected and distributed, nonprofits have to be transparent with stakeholders from the get-go.

Target Photoshops its Way Into Bad PR

March 13th, 2014 by

Target’s “Thigh Gap” results in major blowback for the retailer.

Case Study: From Man Snack to the Mainstream, Via Media Relations

March 10th, 2014 by

The keys to Jack Link’s success were developing and leveraging the “Feed Your Wild Side” brand position, and executing an annual media relations program to shift perceptions, build stronger consumer relationships, and drive sales.

How Will You Use Getty’s New Free Images in Your PR and Communications?

March 7th, 2014 by

Nearly 35 million photos will be available through a new “embed tool,” which will frame the images with a code that links back to Getty’s website.

How to Aspire to ‘Business Brilliance’ as a PR Pro

March 6th, 2014 by

In his keynote address at PR News’ April 8 Measurement Conference, author Lewis Schiff will show how PR pros can apply his seven “Business Brilliant” principles to a road map for risk management, team building and decision making, as well as personal success.

PR Insider: Know the Media Landscape and Improve Relations

March 6th, 2014 by

There are numerous benefits to being familiar with what company owns which media outlet, including establishing contacts and multiplying your PR reach.