Media Relations

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How to Respond if You Find Your Brand on Consumer Reports’ ‘Naughty List’ this Season

November 25th, 2013 by

Consumer Reports released its annual corporate Naughty & Nice List this week, which highlights who the best and worst holiday retail and service providers.

5 Tips for Breaking Through to Journalists You Don’t Know

November 25th, 2013 by

The success or failure of your media pitch rests with how well you have targeted journalists you don’t know.

The Give and Take of Media Relations

November 25th, 2013 by

It’s not everyday that PR is taken to task for sending unsolicited emails to reporters. Oh, wait – it is every day that this happens. And sometimes the magnifying glass is placed directly over the… Continued

Wake-Up Call In Survey of PR Profession

November 25th, 2013 by

An online survey of public relations professionals uncovered insights—both encouraging and worrisome—related to the responsibilities and leadership in the communications profession.

Case Study: Lamaze Uses Real Stories to Deliver More Relevant Content And Help Women Make Right Birth Choices

November 25th, 2013 by

The babies just keep on coming. More than a few states in America are experiencing baby booms.

How To Adopt the 5 Gospels of News Writing

November 25th, 2013 by

The purpose of a news release is to tell a story that grabs a reporter’s attention and results in a placement in a publication, online outlet or on air.

Keep Your Email Pitches Short—Then Make Them Even Shorter

November 22nd, 2013 by

Learn the tools to craft an email pitch that grabs a journalist’s attention.

Write a News-worthy and Share-worthy Press Release

November 21st, 2013 by

Here’s how to create an informative, well-written, and shareable press release that cuts through the clutter and reaches media and consumers.

It’s Called ‘Social’ Media for a Reason

November 21st, 2013 by

Social media, in many ways, has expedited the relationship building process. Still, there are no sure things when it comes to getting your message out there.

Perception Versus Reality in PR

November 19th, 2013 by

Earlier in my career I worked with an editor for a media magazine who moved into PR after the magazine went defunct. We’ve kept in touch, him pitching stories to me for media-company clients, and… Continued