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
In this day and age, there are a plethora of company dress codes. Each workplace has its own vibe and standards. Some of these dress codes are ingrained in the type of work – for example, financial firms must wear business formal suits, whereas tech companies tend to do the whole T-shirt and jeans with… Continue reading The Dress Codes: Why Athleisure Fridays are Better Than Casual Fridays
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
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.
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.
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
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
Working in the public relations industry presents numerous exciting angles. In an ever-changing and ever-expanding industry, it is essential to know the news and trends. This holds especially true in your clients’ industries. This is no exception for public relations firms specializing in real estate. The following is five reasons why public relations firms specializing… Continue reading Public Relations Firms Specializing in Real Estate
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.
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
Generation Gap Differences Love them or leave them – the fact is we simply can’t ignore them – the generation gap between employers, the Baby Boomers and their younger employees, the Millennials. One of the most common complaints Baby Boomer leaders have about Millennials is that they seem to have a sense of entitlement. This… Continue reading Building Bridges to Cross the Generation Gap at Work
Jessica Isaac is a writer for Apartment Therapy as well as a a freelance professional photographer. You can see Jessica Isaac and her work on her website here and on Instagram here. What led to your interest in writing? What led to your interest in photography? I’ve always loved the slow, introspective nature of writing. Though,… Continue reading Media Moment: Jessica Isaac
The traits that form the foundation of great business-to-business public relations campaigns are universal. What’s true in the United States is also true in Canada, Mexico, South American, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. This is where The Hoyt Organization has partner agencies as part of the Public Relations Global Network. Uwe Schmidt is from THO’s… Continue reading Universal Tips for Great Business-to-Business Public Relations
William Speros is the online editor for Hospitality Design, Contract, and Design:Retail. You can find him on Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn. What led to your interest in journalism? I’ve always aspired to be a storyteller. I was also curious about so much of the world and wanted to better comprehend its scope. At some point… Continue reading Media Moment: William Speros, online editor
Finding an internship can seem daunting at first. The tips below can help you land your first internship and gain valuable experience to launch your career. 1. Use your resources Take advantage of on-campus resume help and mock interviews. To prepare for your interview, create a list of questions you may be asked. Internships are… Continue reading Six Pieces of Advice for Getting an Internship
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