For news releases and other public relations materials, maybe the goal isn’t for your CEO’s quotes to end up in Bartlett’s but to make some of the clips in tomorrow’s news roundup.
Media Relations
5 Tips for Communicating Complex Subjects
April 7th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzFor communicators, particularly on the B2B side, it’s a constant challenge to make sure that when they or their boss is presenting new information and/or ideas to the public the message is clear and unequivocal.
Rolling Stone Failure a Stark Lesson for Communicators
April 6th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzCommunicators are likely to keep a close eye on how Rolling Stone magazine contains the damage after the publication last weekend retracted its article about a brutal gang rape at a University of Virginia fraternity.
Serving Up Content for a Snackable World
April 6th, 2015 by PR News EditorsThe death of long-form writing may be greatly exaggerated. But when it comes to distributing PR- and marketing-related content that your constituents will pay attention to (and maybe even share), “snackable” content is the most promising recipe for success.
Lessons Learned from the Kraft Heinz Press Release
April 6th, 2015 by PR News EditorsWhen H.J. Heinz Co. announced its acquisition of Kraft Foods Group recently—creating the third-largest food and beverage company in North America—a smorgasbord of PR accompanied the move.
3 PR Lessons From Jay Z’s Tidal Launch
March 31st, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzJay Z’s media strategy for his Tidal music service provides a veritable clinic for communicators who are looking for ways to make a splash when they announce new products and/or services.
4 Things Brands Should Know About #BoycottIndiana
March 30th, 2015 by Brian GreeneBefore you decide how—or if—your brand will communicate regarding Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act, here are 4 things you should consider.
PR Insider: Making Contacts in the TV Newsroom
March 30th, 2015 by Andrew Blum, AJB CommunicationsPitching TV producers and reporters requires following a special set of rules, and if you follow them correctly, you will have TV newsroom contacts for a long time to come.
Shooting for Brand Lift via March Madness
March 30th, 2015 by PRNEWSThe 2015 NCAA men’s basketball tournament heads toward the Final Four this weekend. But consumer brands have been scrambling to align their messages with March Madness since it started nearly two weeks ago.
Germanwings Crash Story Worsens for Lufthansa
March 26th, 2015 by Brian Greene and Steve GoldsteinHow do professional communicators prepare for the impossible-to-foresee developments in the aftermath of a catastrophic, tragic event?