Media Relations

As Press Secretary at a prominent, non-partisan foundation, Sarah Stipicevic deftly operates at the intersection of media relations, policy development and reputation management. At the Peterson Foundation, Stipicevic is the day to day point person… Continued

Chris Brooks is a passionate professional who enjoys cultivating meaningful relationships online and in person. Thrilled by the challenge of working as an “intrapreneur” across complex organizations, Brooks has a diverse background in political, government,… Continued

Let’s assume you are brilliant.  And you’re an inspiration to your peers, an asset to your organization.  Let’s also assume that while you’re an A-player you still have a lot to learn. As the late,… Continued

You can do everything correctly in a crisis, yet your brand still may suffer. On the other hand, the end game is just that—and it takes a while before most crises come to a close. Certainly Chipotle illustrates this.

You’d never guess it by looking at the rapid-fire barrage of press releases coming out of the major news wire services each day, but pretty much every Chief Communications Officer wants to issue fewer press

Too often we in media relations tend to value only top-tier placements like The Wall Street Journal or The Associated Press or The New York Times . Getting a product or company mentioned in those outlets is

BY Adriena Daunt, PR manager, Tourism New Zealand Media junkets, gifting and hosting have been part of the PR toolbox for a long time, especially in industries such as tourism and entertainment. When should

Please visit your local mom-and-pop shops this holiday season. Go to that toy store that's been around for 65 years and which just suffered another humiliating rent increase. Buy your wrapping paper at the greeting… Continued

In order to get a client op-ed published on a significant op-ed page, on a major website or in a key trade publication, you need good strategy, substance and timing.

Social media continues to muddy media relations. Should PR pros spend more time using social to communicate directly with their audience or should they reverse course and invest more time in traditional media outreach?