The good thing about New Year’s resolutions is that no one is really listening closely to what you are resolving to do. But resolutions do crystallize our goals and make the month of January, at… Continued
Internal Communication
PR Insider: Internal Communications In Periods of Rapid Growth
December 23rd, 2013 by Jeff MacdonaldRapid growth is a great problem for a company to have, but it remains a challenge for corporate communicators. Learn to adapt to your new situation and keep employees in the loop.
Benefits of Reciprocal Mentoring Apply to Both Sides of the Table
December 23rd, 2013 by Glynn MurphBeing a part of a global PR agency is a double-edged sword for a young professional: It is both freeing and intimidating. The career possibilities are endless and therein lies the dilemma.
How To Hire a Social Media Manager
December 23rd, 2013 by Brian SperoWhile hiring a social media guru to guide your expanded PR efforts typically makes good sense, it’s important to find a proven practitioner with the tools to take your marketing to the cutting edge.
Non-Verbal Communications: The Underutilized Skill
December 19th, 2013 by Tony SilberThere are certain people who even when they’re smiling warmly have a certain gravitas. They have a certain air that suggests intelligence, calculation, control, even as they engage the people around them. Bill Clinton has… Continued
Are You a ‘So What’ PR Writer?
December 19th, 2013 by Richard BrownellAs communicators, we like to think of ourselves as good writers, but many of us are just reinforcing bad habits. Learn how to write copy that stands out.
Social Media Starting to Become Legitimate Tool for Internal Relations
December 16th, 2013 by Frank OvaittLeaders in social media for internal communications may offer useful lessons for the rest of us.
As PR Execs Brace for the New Year, All Roads Lead to the C-Suite
December 9th, 2013 by PRNEWSBuckle up. Change in the PR field has been accelerating at a rapid clip in the last several years and 2014 will be no exception. As PR moves closer and closer to the core of strategic marketing, C-level managers increasingly expect PR pros to demonstrate their value and align communications with the organization’s overall goals and objectives, financial and otherwise.
The Hunger Games at Work: How to Sound Very Fantastic This Week
December 2nd, 2013 by Diane SchwartzIt’s said that we speak an average of 16,000 words each day. That’s a lot of talking. As communicators, we appreciate fine words and clever turns of phrases. But on this day after a long… Continued
Retailers Look to Boost PR by Staying Closed on Black Friday
November 27th, 2013 byTime to chill out and warm up. As Black Friday approaches, Costco, Nordstrom, BJ’s, and Sam’s Club, among other big brands, have decided to buck the door-busting sales trend and give workers time off to enjoy the holiday with their families.