Media Relations

Yes, Justine Sacco Really Said That on Twitter!

December 23rd, 2013 by

Justine Sacco, chief communications director for Barry Diller’s IAC, created a Twitter firestorm with a shockingly insensitive and offensive tweet.

Case Wheeling and Dealing: Campaign for Bike-Share Program in Minneapolis Inspires Tourists and Residents Alike

December 23rd, 2013 by

when Minneapolis decided to launch a bike-share program city officials knew that it would take a lot of citizen education at the front end and a sustained effort on the backend to get the program running smoothly.

Social Sharing Comes Down to Trust; Too Many Brands Still Take Dim View of Employee Value Proposition Plans

December 23rd, 2013 by

Nearly than 9 out of 10 Americans (86%) trust recommendations from people they know, according to a new survey released by Social Media Link.

Non-Verbal Communications: The Underutilized Skill

December 19th, 2013 by

There 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

Will Insurance Company Media Blitz Bring Good ROI?

December 16th, 2013 by

The recent insurance company media blitz brings to mind key points to remember about creating a solid ROI for your communication efforts.

The ‘Did You Get My Email?’ Phone Call to Reporters Has Little Ring Left

December 16th, 2013 by

Wither “pray and spray?” Not anytime soon unless PR reps get better training and think smarter about how they pitch stories and deal with reporters.

Case Study: Lois Paul and Partners Teams Up With SynapDx to Help Spread New Message About Early Autism Detection

December 16th, 2013 by

Without any prior PR experience, SynapDx needed LPP’s expertise in story development and media relations in order to promote the first clinical study of its kind.

Your Existing Business Model is on Borrowed Time; Brand Loyalty Can Be Won (or Lost) in Mere Seconds

December 16th, 2013 by

More than 9 out of 10 U.S. companies are changing business models to meet new client demands and keep up with disruptive technologies, according to a recent study from KPMG.

Dig Deeper for Yourself and Your PR Team

December 16th, 2013 by

While the caliber of PR-focused training is at an all-time high, communicators are suffering from being too narrowly concentrated on “PR” issues.

PR Insider: The Changing Relationship Between Celebrities and Brands

December 13th, 2013 by

Celebrities pushing products in the media is not new. What is new is the way celebrity partnerships are taking shape.