Having a thought leader in the senior ranks of your brand can be a great benefit, but thought leaders must be cultivated. They cannot be made.
Internal Communication


8 Rules to Sharpen Your PR Writing
April 21st, 2015 by Richard BrownellGood PR writing does not happen naturally. There are some key rules that can guide your writing and make your PR communications fresh and exciting.

What PR Pros Can Learn from Google’s Internal Response to EU Charges
April 15th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzGoogle has prepared a response to antitrust charges from the EU, and it may hold some key lessons for communicators who want to keep employees in the loop while grappling with difficult cases.
For PR, Vying for Attention is Becoming the New Currency
April 13th, 2015 by PRNEWSThe major takeaway of Arthur W. Page Society’s spring meeting was that for PR pros the future is uncharted but, in light of some of the cultural indices, loaded with opportunity.
Listen to Your Team and be Listened to
April 13th, 2015 by PRNEWSIf you’re not listening to employees closely and vesting them with legitimate responsibilities, they eventually are going to stop listening to you.

5 Tips for Communicating Complex Subjects
April 7th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzFor communicators, particularly on the B2B side, it’s a constant challenge to make sure that when they or their boss is presenting new information and/or ideas to the public the message is clear and unequivocal.

PR Insider: The Business Case for PR
April 6th, 2015 by Cecilia Coakley and Nathan RichterBy better educating company executives (or empowering clients to educate theirs), you can increase the level of understanding around the broad potential impact of PR.
Serving Up Content for a Snackable World
April 6th, 2015 by PR News EditorsThe death of long-form writing may be greatly exaggerated. But when it comes to distributing PR- and marketing-related content that your constituents will pay attention to (and maybe even share), “snackable” content is the most promising recipe for success.
Lessons Learned from the Kraft Heinz Press Release
April 6th, 2015 by PR News EditorsWhen H.J. Heinz Co. announced its acquisition of Kraft Foods Group recently—creating the third-largest food and beverage company in North America—a smorgasbord of PR accompanied the move.

3 Tips for Making Meetings Less Painful and More Productive
April 2nd, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzWith a “more-with-less” model seeping through corporate America, brands and organizations no longer have the luxury of constantly having meetings.