By: Matthew Kaiserman, Junior Account Executive As the lines continue to blur between public relations and marketing, the role of PR professionals will continue to expand. The same set of skills that used to apply to public relations, is now very different. The demand for content is rising and the size of the newsroom is […]
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By: Tawanda Carlton, PR Account Executive Whether you’re team #NewYearsResolution or not, the end of the year signals a period of reflection for most people – both personally and professionally. Be it sound or tough, what are some of the life lessons learned over the past year? And how will you use those lessons to
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By: Matthew Kaiserman, Junior Account Executive In a recent branding workshop, we were tasked with thinking of a brand we admired and then brainstorming at least three major changes that brand would make if they were to take over our company. For me, there was undoubtedly one particular brand I hold in high regard: The
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By: Nikkia Adolphe, PR Director The success that traditional PR offers to a brand’s reputation and business growth is invaluable, but it’s become clearer that the conventional media approach is no longer enough. Yes, securing media coverage (gauging positive sentiments on behalf of a brand, of course) or a keynote speaking opportunity substantiates the investment
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By: Tawanda Carlton, PR Account Executive Comprehensive public relations requires more than just securing media coverage, content creation and press interviews. Speaking opportunities also play an instrumental role not only with expanding your audience and securing press but with generating warm leads that can enhance a company’s bottom line. Recently, our CEO, Sarah Tourville spoke
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By: Matthew Kaiserman, Junior Account Executive Thought leadership is buzzword often used by PR professionals. Many communicators harp on its importance, but few share the way to achieve its end goal: to position their clients as a go-to expert in their respective industries. I strive to help my clients achieve authority and develop a respected
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By: Matthew Kaiserman, Junior Account Executive Let’s take a look back in PR history: The first press release was distributed in 1906 to communicate a train wreck in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Over 100 years have passed and communicators are still dependent on the same antiquated method of sharing news. Press releases still have value
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By: Tawanda Carlton, Account Executive This year, I discovered the power of organic content syndication and it’s made a huge difference in the way I approach pitching and landing coveted media coverage for my clients. “Work smarter, not harder.” This is a phrase our team constantly touts to encourage smarter, and more strategic methods to
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By: Tawanda Carlton, PR Account Executive Earlier this month, Forbes listed their highest-paid YouTube stars for 2018 and a charming, seven-year-old topped the list. With earnings to the tune of $22 million, Ryan of published. In short, passion is a transmittable emotion. When you are passionate about the work you are creating, you stand out
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By: Matthew Kaiserman, Junior Account Executive Today’s media landscape is far different than it was even a few years ago. Newsrooms are shrinking, yet the desire for fresh content is expanding. With short-staffed newsrooms and time at a premium, journalists are now having to crank out articles at a rapid pace with half of the
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