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COVID-19 Requires PR Professionals to Find a New Way to Work with Reporters

Scott Detrow, Political Correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR) was among many reporters this week who reported that a colleague in the White House Press Corps had tested positive for COVID-19, the result of which would be an effort to reduce the number of onsite reporters at daily White House Press briefings.  The results were palpable in… Continue reading COVID-19 Requires PR Professionals to Find a New Way to Work with Reporters

Communication at the workplace: a global future challenge

Recently I saw an article in a tabloid paper saying people spend 25 years of their life sleeping and 19 years at work. This means the second biggest identifiable span in our lives is spent either working, being at work or thinking about work. A daunting thought. If work consumes so much of our lives,… Continue reading Communication at the workplace: a global future challenge

What is Public Relations?

Even though I’ve worked in this field for more than 30 years, family members and friends still ask me, “What IS public relations?” And with good reason. It’s not an easy industry to define. Webster’s says: “public relations is the business of inducing the public to have understanding for and goodwill toward a person, firm,… Continue reading What is Public Relations?

Five PR trends that will shape 2020

There are supposedly as many trends to watch as experts you ask. There are about 1,000 PR professionals working at member agencies in PRGN. For your convenience, here we present only the five most important trends that will shape the year 2020. 1. Placing results of PR activities into a purchasing funnel PR experts will… Continue reading Five PR trends that will shape 2020

How to Ensure Social Media Success for Real Estate

Social media is a powerful tool for almost all industries and professionals. Since real estate is so visual, it’s the perfect subject for social media posts and campaigns. Whether you are a realtor looking to boost your listings and services or a commercial real estate broker leasing spaces in a shopping center, there is a… Continue reading How to Ensure Social Media Success for Real Estate

Happy New Year!

The new year is always cause for celebration. Most of us hit the re-start button, ready to begin anew with a new year in the making. This year, now that its 2020, the moniker itself brings cause for clear vision and renewed focus.  And each year, it all starts with the Tournament of Rose Parade.… Continue reading Happy New Year!

What Makes a PR Firm The Best For You?

Today, PR firms fill a number of roles and functions, including media relations, corporate and marketing communications, brand awareness, creative solutions, and many more. Depending on your business, your relationship with your PR firm and the role of PR within your organization can vary considerably. Regardless if a business is either trying to outsource the… Continue reading What Makes a PR Firm The Best For You?

Five key learnings from social media crisis

In today’s world, there’s no escaping social media – especially when it comes to crisis communications. I can say this with authority since 99.9 percent of the crises we’ve managed in the past few years have involved one platform or another. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Yik Yak (yes, even Yik Yak, for those of… Continue reading Five key learnings from social media crisis

“A Public Relations plan? What you should remember when creating a PR plan for your company

Most communications officers know what public relations mean, but rarely do they fully understand everything that should be covered when planning a company’s PR activities for an entire year to come. It’s not only the media, stakeholders or even social media influencers that need to be watched. It’s also about deciding how the company should… Continue reading “A Public Relations plan? What you should remember when creating a PR plan for your company

Intern Advice for Rocking an Internship

Communicating to a larger audience requires strong organization and time management whether you’re doing media outreach, trying to manage social media, or boost attendance for an event. Part of being a successful communicator is being aware of, and knowing how to correctly use, the tools that are available to reach a large audience. Whether you are new to media management or unsure of the available tools, we have complied a list of our top Five programs to fill out your tool belt.

Five Best Apps to Assist Your Media Management

Communicating to a larger audience requires strong organization and time management whether you’re doing media outreach, trying to manage social media, or boost attendance for an event. Part of being a successful communicator is being aware of, and knowing how to correctly use, the tools that are available to reach a large audience. Whether you are new to media management or unsure of the available tools, we have complied a list of our top Five programs to fill out your tool belt.

Ten Ways to Promote Workplace Health and Wellness

Health and wellness is key for employees to be happy and productive. Sitting at a desk all day can be draining and is not usually conducive to a healthy lifestyle. Our team tested out some of these small changes and we were able to improve the overall health and wellness in our office. We encourage… Continue reading Ten Ways to Promote Workplace Health and Wellness

Why Online Activism has the Power to Change the Way We Do Business

Online activism is a very potent tool for change. It gives activists who would otherwise go unnoticed an immediate and global audience to hear their side of a story. We’ve seen how activists can garner a groundswell of support. This support can overrule the ‘terms and conditions’ of business. It can even put world leaders… Continue reading Why Online Activism has the Power to Change the Way We Do Business

PTSD Awareness Day

Communicating to a larger audience requires strong organization and time management whether you’re doing media outreach, trying to manage social media, or boost attendance for an event. Part of being a successful communicator is being aware of, and knowing how to correctly use, the tools that are available to reach a large audience. Whether you are new to media management or unsure of the available tools, we have complied a list of our top Five programs to fill out your tool belt.

The Five Proven Benefits of Meditation in the Workplace

Meditating offers an abundance of benefits. It can be especially helpful in a workplace setting. Mindfulness and meditation help to bring your attention inwards. Through focusing on the present and noting any thoughts mediation can help you understand yourself better. Our agency recently had the privilege of inviting in a meditation expert to lead our… Continue reading The Five Proven Benefits of Meditation in the Workplace

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