Media Relations

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Laundry Detergent Pod Makers Caught in Tumultuous Spin Cycle

November 10th, 2014 by

Debates about responsibility are beside the point right now for the laundry detergent manufacturers. Before a groundswell of public opinion rises demanding that the products be taken off the shelves, real plans to reconsider packaging and labeling will have to be announced—and soon.

Sharing Stories Is Job One

November 10th, 2014 by

Oscar Suris, executive VP and head of corporate communications at Wells Fargo, talks about the importance of sharing stories, life in a post-banking crisis universe and what he does to unwind.

8 Phrases and Clichés to Avoid in Your Writing

November 6th, 2014 by

Professional writing is full of unnecessary words and phrases that do more harm than good. To help fix that, here are 8 phrases and clichés to avoid in your writing.

It’s Election Day. Here’s What Communicators Can Learn About Media Relations From Politicians.

November 4th, 2014 by

As Election Day 2014 kicks into high gear, PR pros should pay close attention to how the candidates present themselves as the results are tallied.

PR Insider: TV Is Still Important in Your PR Plan

November 3rd, 2014 by

Everybody is on social media these days. But that does not mean you should not seek out TV interviews or turn them down if they come your way.

Case Study: Food Network Magazine Cooks Up Tasty Brand Extension

November 3rd, 2014 by

Chicago-based boutique PR agency Henson Consulting (HC) was tasked with expanding Food Network’s reputation by putting together the first-ever Food Network Concert at famed outdoor Chicago music venue Ravinia.

Exec Coaching Can Boost Productivity

November 3rd, 2014 by

Coaching can help executives in all the areas that define leadership, including creating a vision, articulating values, building trust, acting courageously, inspiring and motivating followers and helping teams to achieve their goals.

Tim Cook Outs Apple as an ‘Advocate for Human Rights and Equality’

October 30th, 2014 by

With his public acknowledgement in a self-penned Businessweek article that he’s gay, Tim Cook may be setting the stage for a different kind of innovation from Apple—one centered on human rights.

Taco Bell ‘Blacks Out’ Its Social Media Presence to Promote a New App

October 29th, 2014 by

Whether or not you’re looking to chow down on a chalupa anytime soon, you have to admit that Taco Bell’s social media black out is creative. In a welcomed break with many brands’ social strategies, it’s also not obtrusive or annoying.

Taylor Swift Backlash Could Be a Case of No Such Thing as Bad Publicity

October 28th, 2014 by

NYC and Co. should send thank-you notes to some of the New Yorkers who are now disparaging Swift as a spokesperson for New York City.