2021 Predictions: The Future of Public Relations

The first public relations department was created in 1889 when industrialist George Westinghouse wanted to get coverage for one of his electricity projects. While most agree that public relations as a paid profession began in the early 1900s, there is no doubt that it is vastly different today, and it will continue to evolve, as… Continue reading 2021 Predictions: The Future of Public Relations

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Tips for Keeping Your Staff Engaged: The Importance of Professional Development Workshops

With many employees working remote – even if some people choose to come in the office – how do we encourage staff engagement and show that we’re supporting their professional advancement? Here at The Hoyt Organization, we developed a three-part workshop dedicated to exploring professional goals and creating positive synergy for the entire THO team. … Continue reading Tips for Keeping Your Staff Engaged: The Importance of Professional Development Workshops

Why Construction Companies Need Public Relations - The Hoyt Organization

Why Construction Companies Need Public Relations

Why do construction companies need public relations? With so many construction companies out there, you have to find a way to make your company stand out. You want your company to be the first thing that comes to people’s minds when they hear the word “construction.” That’s why it’s important to use public relations strategies… Continue reading Why Construction Companies Need Public Relations

Social Media Series: How to Leverage Your Instagram Business Account

With social networks continuing to change the way people act and make decisions, business leaders need to determine how best to connect with their customers and shape their perceptions. Hootsuite claims, “If you’re not taking advantage of social, you’re missing out on a fast, inexpensive, and effective way to reach almost half the world’s population.”… Continue reading Social Media Series: How to Leverage Your Instagram Business Account

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Five Tips for Healthcare Public Relations Success

Competition for space in the healthcare sector – like many other markets – can be fierce. For those looking to expand their public relations efforts in this market, the key to building successful campaigns means keeping up with the best PR practices as well as tailoring strategies and tactics to fit each clients’ unique needs.… Continue reading Five Tips for Healthcare Public Relations Success

How to Create a Winning Real Estate Public Relations Strategy

Designing a public relations real estate campaign takes careful evaluation, strategic messaging and clear-cut path that will lead to success. When this is paired with management support, strong spokespersons and carefully crafted information, it will be a successful campaign. The secret? – having a winning real estate public relations strategy will enable you to reach… Continue reading How to Create a Winning Real Estate Public Relations Strategy

Public Relations Global Network Holds First Open Global Online Conference: The New World Ahead

By Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) The Hoyt Organization is proud to be the Los Angeles area partner of Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), a network of 50 hand-selected public relations firms. Recently, PRGN hosted a lively panel discussion featuring agency leaders from around the world, discussing “The New World Ahead.” To learn more about this event, please… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Holds First Open Global Online Conference: The New World Ahead

Expanding One of the Nation’s Top Four Residential Brokerage Firms into the West

From “For Sale” signs across NYC’s Upper Eastside to celebrity agents on TV’s famed “Million Dollar Listing,” the Douglas Elliman (DE) name is linked to highly sought-after agents and extremely coveted listings. Synonymous with real estate dominance on the East Coast, the residential brokerage firm wanted to head west and do the same. The firm tapped… Continue reading Expanding One of the Nation’s Top Four Residential Brokerage Firms into the West

The Hoyt Organization Wins Three 2020 Hermes Creative Awards

The 14th annual Hermes Creative Awards were recently held to recognize the messengers and creators involved in the concept and design of marketing communications programs. With over 300 categories and more than 6,000 global entrants, these awards have been an industry standard for more than 20 years. The Hoyt Organization was thrilled to be among… Continue reading The Hoyt Organization Wins Three 2020 Hermes Creative Awards

Six Tips: How SEO Can Power Your New Business Strategy

By David Landis – Landis Communications Inc. (LCI) I’m often asked, “How do you generate new business leads?” There’s no silver bullet to answer that question, but if I had to pick one strategy it would be: the power of Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Our marketing communications agency, Landis Communications Inc. in San Francisco, celebrates 30… Continue reading Six Tips: How SEO Can Power Your New Business Strategy

How Public Relations Strategy Enhances the Healthcare Industry

As COVID-19 continues to change the best practices of nearly every industry, healthcare professionals, in particular, are facing the fact that the world is looking to them for insight and expertise. Especially now, public relations can help healthcare organizations of all sizes solidify a reputation as that trusted source of guidance for patients and the… Continue reading How Public Relations Strategy Enhances the Healthcare Industry

5 Crisis Communication Tips for Public Relations Professionals

It is often said that crises happen during the lifetime of every organization. For this reason, it is crucial for public relations professionals to be prepared to manage a crisis at a moment’s notice. Keep reading for five crisis communication tips for public relations professionals. 1. Assess Your Risk In order to respond to a… Continue reading 5 Crisis Communication Tips for Public Relations Professionals

How the Pandemic is reshaping real estate communications: Don’t ‘zoom’ over your strategy

The other day a real estate broker told me he didn’t mind Zoom meetings at all. “You don’t have to stay for the whole meeting,” he explained. That comment should give us all pause. When the pandemic struck, the knee-jerk reaction was to move meetings, presentations, pitches and all the daily communications of business online.… Continue reading How the Pandemic is reshaping real estate communications: Don’t ‘zoom’ over your strategy

5 Tips For A PR Intern During COVID-19

Excited to begin my Summer internship, I looked forward to meeting and learning from PR savvy individuals, attending morning meetings in the office, getting settled at my desk and occasionally chatting with my colleagues by the water dispenser as seen on TV shows and movies. This perceived image came to a halt as COVID-19 continued… Continue reading 5 Tips For A PR Intern During COVID-19

What does a PR firm do in the digital age?

By Lynn Erasmus – HWB Communications Digital PR is simply the evolution of what has until now been known as “traditional” PR. It’s the opportunity to step away from the credibility crises that traditional PR practitioners have had to face so often in the past with new-age tools and tactics that are customisable, effective and measurable.… Continue reading What does a PR firm do in the digital age?