The press release is far from dead. Yet some elements of writing an effective release have changed.
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3 Ways to Cut Through in the Shark Days of Summer
July 31st, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinWe’ve reached the point in summer when the accumulation of heat and humidity slows the reflexes and thought processes. This is when stories about shark attacks dominate news cycles. Calculated, outrageous statements by politicians running for national office barely raise an eyebrow. As professional communicators know, it always takes a lot to cut through. In […]
Goals, Spending Help Find Best Social Site for Your Brand’s Message
June 22nd, 2015 by PRNEWSPR managers and directors may think that a robust social media strategy means having brand presence on every last social channel. Yet they may want to maximize their social strategy by being more selective.
Analytics Can Help Your LinkedIn Profile
June 22nd, 2015 by PRNEWSUnlike other social media platforms, LinkedIn is almost exclusively tailored to professional connections, which makes it an effective tool to protect and build your brand online. But are you making the most of it?
The Week in PR, June 15 – June 19
June 21st, 2015 by PRNEWSToyota’s PR chief arrested, Business Wire’s “Market Impact Report” and the removal of Twitter’s 140-character limit on direct messages.

A Plain Truth About the Media Ecosystem
May 7th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinThere are so many sources of news media now and so many ways to get the news, it’s difficult to determine which outlets and journalists have the most influence. Also, social media has leveled the playing field, and traditional media brands don’t matter as much now. So you’ve been led to believe—or want to believe. […]
5 Tips for Using Snapchat from 16 Handles
March 4th, 2015 byNearly 20 percent of all social media users in the U.S. are on Snapchat and, according to The Wall Street Journal, the service currently processes nearly half a billion snaps per day. If you’re a brand who wants to engage on Snapchat but don’t quite know where to start, here are some tips for getting off the ground.
A Huge Bet That Paid Off
March 2nd, 2015 by PRNEWS▶ It’s kind of funny to say, but Under Armour was a risk . I was very well established at Reebok . This opportunity [with Under Armour] came up in 2008 and at first I actually declined. I didn’t want to
The First Line of Crisis Communication
March 2nd, 2015 by PRNEWSIf you can’t intelligently communicate to employees what the problem is—and how you intend to fix it—good luck trying to convince consumers, customers, media and perhaps government that you have the crisis under control.
Time for a Closer Look at Your Content
March 2nd, 2015 by PRNEWSWhen brands slice and dice their information into snackable and visual content they boost the odds that consumers will pay closer attention to the message. The challenge is when to distribute the content.