Search the term “hires a PR firm” on any given day and you’ll find a fresh news story about a company hiring a PR firm to handle a crisis. Shocking news! Stop the presses! How dare they revert to PR! Why is it still newsworthy when PR is called to the rescue or joins a […]
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We Need to Dispel These 5 PR Myths
August 24th, 2015 by Diane SchwartzSearch the term “hires a PR firm” on any given day and you’ll find a fresh news story about a company hiring a PR firm to handle a crisis. Shocking news! Stop the presses! How… Continued

3 Grammar Mistakes You’ll Probably Make This Week
August 24th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeLet’s take some time to consider a few of the more common grammatical mistakes that can seep into your writing.
Leading the Charge: 5 Steps to Get Salespeople on Board With PR
August 24th, 2015 by By Liz Sophia McClellan, CMO, North plains systemsTraditionally marketing and sales have struggled to align, a disconnect known as the three-legged stool.

‘PR’ Stands for ‘Public Relations,’ in Case Your CEO Forgot
August 20th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinSubway must want this year to end quickly. Jared Fogle, the company-created celebrity spokesperson, this week agreed to plead guilty of traveling to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor and the distribution and receipt of child pornography, according to the Associated Press. Sales were already falling. Now, with Fogle’s child pornography case, Subway […]

7 Public Speaking Rules to Live By
August 20th, 2015 by Richard BrownellIt’s easy to assume that all people in positions of authority are naturally good public speakers. Here are some tips that good public speakers follow to look natural at the podium.
‘PR’ Stands for ‘Public Relations,’ in Case Your CEO Forgot
August 20th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinSubway must want this year to end quickly. Jared Fogle, the company-created celebrity spokesperson, this week agreed to plead guilty of traveling to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor and the distribution and… Continued

5 Skills For Better Strategic Communications
August 19th, 2015 by Jennifer RisiHere are some tips that are not only helpful for those in PR, but are mandatory to compete in today’s workplace as a good manager and successful employee.

6 Thought Leadership Tips for PR Pros
August 18th, 2015 by Sandra CoyleIn today’s social age, potential clients are making business choices based on the quality and visibility of your brand’s thought leadership before they engage with you.

Bezos’ Silence Haunts NYT Piece on Amazon’s Corporate Culture
August 17th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeThe voices of Amazon’s top executives—including Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder and chief executive—were equivocally missing from the New York Times’ narrative.