Media Relations

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PR Insider: 7 Types of Content Reporters Want in a Press Release

September 5th, 2014 by

The Business Wire 2014 media survey asked reporters what types of news they want to see in a press release. Here are the 7 types of content reporters want to see.

‘Meet the Team,’ Ferguson and PR’s Diversity Problem

September 2nd, 2014 by

Take a look at your “Meet the Team” and “About Us” pages on your web site. Do these pages reflect a multifaceted workforce? Do the photos of your team and their bios underscore an understanding… Continued

NFL’s New Domestic Violence Policy: From Bad PR, a Second Try

August 29th, 2014 by

The NFL’s new policy calling for stiff sanctions against players who commit domestic violence marks a big change for the league and for commissioner Roger Goodell.

5 Mistakes That Guarantee a Journalist Will Never Talk to You Again

August 27th, 2014 by

Whether you’re talking to a community newspaper reporter or a renowned correspondent for a broadcast network, these connections are critical to success.

The Ice Bucket Challenge: PR Takeaways From a Sensation

August 25th, 2014 by

Nearly a month after it started, the Ice Bucket Challenge continues to be all the rage. A nationwide phenomenon, the challenge offers PR pros key lessons on how to leverage support for cause-related marketing and harness the overall message.

4 Tips for Effective Integrated Marketing Messages

August 20th, 2014 by

Positioning and developing an effective integrated message needs to be more focused the consumer’s needs and less on the features of your product or service.

8 Questions to Ask to Determine If You’re Producing ‘Quality’ Content

August 18th, 2014 by

If you’re in the business of producing content, you need to get a handle on what puts the “quality” in quality content.

PR Insider: Learning Effective Communications from Military Practices

August 18th, 2014 by

Civilian organizations and corporate brands can learn helpful tips from military communications practices.

PR Effort Looks to Put a Stop to Texting While Driving

August 18th, 2014 by

Sherry Matthews Advocacy Marketing’s “Talk, Text, Crash” public education campaign for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was designed to reverse the number of crashes, fatalities, and injuries tied to distracted driving.

Map Out Your Messaging Strategies in a Changing Culture

August 18th, 2014 by

Whether it’s women breaking the glass ceiling (in an industry dominated by men), gay marriage, income inequality or immigration reform, several societal and cultural issues are starting to come to the fore.