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.
Media Relations
4 Press Release Alternatives That Drive Engagement
December 7th, 2015 by John Roderick, president, roderick inc.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
How Local Coverage Can Buy You National Exposure, Grow Your Brand
December 7th, 2015 by BILL HEINEKE, PRINCIPAL, HEINEKE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.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
PR Giveaways to Journalists: How to Know When It’s a Useful Gift or Bribe
December 7th, 2015 by Adriena Daunt, PR manager, Tourism New ZealandBY 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
Zappos Takes ‘Giving Back’ Literally With Dead-of-Night Gift Drop-Off in Hanover, N.H.
December 4th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinPlease 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
How to Get a PR Hit from Op-Eds and Bylined Articles
November 30th, 2015 by Andrew Blum, AJB CommunicationsIn 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.
‘Who Needs Media Relations? I Can Reach My Audience via Social’ & Other Misperceptions
November 24th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinSocial 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?
4 Key Metrics for Measuring Media Coverage
November 23rd, 2015 by Richard BrownellIn order to make the business case for your media relations efforts, you need to be able to accurately measure the effectiveness of your campaign.
6 Tips to Help Build Execs’ Credibility Through Bylined Articles
November 23rd, 2015 by by ADRYANNA SUTHERLAND, PRESIDENT, GYRO CINCINNATIAs any PR executive knows, bylined articles are one of the mainstays of the trade, and are often a key component of a thought leadership plan.
8 Ways to Create Thankfulness and Cheer Year-Round
November 23rd, 2015 by Diane SchwartzNow is the time of year when we dispense a lot of thanks. Yet after the ball drops in Times Square and we start referring to the year 2016, the amount of thanking we do… Continued