Key Elements For Leaders During Challenging Times

Leaders have dealt with disruptive and unpredictable times for the past few years. First came the pandemic, then the Great Resignation, which led to all-time high labor shortages. There will always be forces that test our leadership mettle. How we respond is what separates great leaders from others. Most leaders have had to revamp policies… Continue reading Key Elements For Leaders During Challenging Times

6 PR Trends For Your Brand In Q4 And Beyond

Paying attention to current trends, like the emerging importance of AI as a tool to streamline tasks, and new versions of data analytics that measure deeper brand engagement, is essential for competing for pixels, and crafting stories that will resonate with your target audience. Now that we are heading into the fourth quarter of 2023,… Continue reading 6 PR Trends For Your Brand In Q4 And Beyond

How We Create Successful PR Campaigns For The Healthcare Industry

Healthcare is one of the USA’s fastest-growing and most competitive industries. Investing in PR helps healthcare organizations maximize reach and influence, keeping competition at bay. With the right strategies, you can attract potential customers, build rapport with current customers, and cultivate industry authority and respect. That said, the ever-evolving healthcare and media landscapes make it… Continue reading How We Create Successful PR Campaigns For The Healthcare Industry

One Million Dollar Plus: Reaching a High-Net-Worth Audience

As an ultra-luxury financing advisory firm, One Million Dollar Plus wanted to upgrade their digital marketing presence and build brand awareness specifically to reach a high-net-worth audience seeking to refinance their real estate.  They turned to THO to serve as their strategic communications partner, to map out a plan to make it happen. The Challenge… Continue reading One Million Dollar Plus: Reaching a High-Net-Worth Audience

Positioning a Historically Black Graduate University for Future Growth

When Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) was about to embark on an exciting new path, they turned to THO. Our task was to create the communications roadmap to position the University on a national level, raising the awareness of the institution to not only more potential students, but to their own… Continue reading Positioning a Historically Black Graduate University for Future Growth

Launching a New Car Financing App

When a new app was about to be launched that would revolutionize the digital car buying experience,  – giving car shoppers direct access to up to four great financing offers right on their smartphones – they turned to THO to develop and implement the public relations outreach. The goal? – building consumer confidence on the… Continue reading Launching a New Car Financing App

Setting the stage for a New Generation of Leadership for a Private Equity Firm

When a leading private equity commercial real estate firm was transitioning leadership to the next generation the key was how to effectively make that transition. How can the new CEO be effective when investors have had little exposure to him? What’s the best way to position him for success to navigate the new office market… Continue reading Setting the stage for a New Generation of Leadership for a Private Equity Firm

Building the Pipeline for New Talent in the ACE Industry

How can high school students get exposure to various careers? After the most recent economic downturn, many professionals in architecture, engineering and construction (A/E/C) left their jobs for alternative careers while others are nearing retirement. As a result, the industry is investing in next generation of ACE professionals by offering first hand experiences to high… Continue reading Building the Pipeline for New Talent in the ACE Industry

Building An Online Social Media Presence to Drive Donations

Supporting Bringing Hope to the Family USA Bringing Hope to the Family USA, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of vulnerable children and families who live in Uganda, turned to THO to expand its visibility in the US. The goal was to raise the visibility of the organization and expand the fund-raising capabilities… Continue reading Building An Online Social Media Presence to Drive Donations

Beginners Guide To GA4 Reports For Public Relations

Tracking campaign performance is important for PR professionals. Some powerful tools that help professionals keep track of campaign success are Google Analytics and Google Search Console. In October 2020, Google announced the release of a new analytics platform, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), which replaced Universal Analytics on July 1, 2023. This announcement was met with… Continue reading Beginners Guide To GA4 Reports For Public Relations

Essential Skills For Great Leaders and PR Professionals

Essential Skills For Great Leaders And PR Professionals

Great leaders know their weaknesses and their strengths. They are humble, have credibility and are authentic. They also possess soft skills that encourage open communication, interaction within the organization and inspire teams to work together towards a shared goal.  Soft skills refer to personal attributes and interpersonal skills that allow someone to interact and work… Continue reading Essential Skills For Great Leaders And PR Professionals

How To Use Online Reviews To Improve Your Earned Media Efforts

The State of PR 2023 survey of 1000 PR professionals by Muck Rack found that 70% anticipate challenges in finding earned media placements over the next five years. Any seasoned Publice Relations professional will tell you your digital efforts are only worthwhile if people engage with your brand. Leveraging earned media, like online reviews, is… Continue reading How To Use Online Reviews To Improve Your Earned Media Efforts

Why Should You Care About Performing An SEO Competitor Analysis?

Imagine that your website has ranked #1 for an important keyword, then suddenly, your page is not found for search queries related to your topic. What happened? It could be for any number of reasons. You may think that Google has changed its algorithm. But the truth is it could be new competitors have emerged,… Continue reading Why Should You Care About Performing An SEO Competitor Analysis?

The Art of Story Telling in Public Relations - The Hoyt Organization

The Art of Storytelling in Public Relations

Storytelling has served as pivotal means to share experiences and propagate knowledge for centuries. In public relations, it has become a powerful tool used by organizations to describe their brand or illustrate a message, and engage with customers, audiences and stakeholders. Public relations practitioners, in particular, understand the importance of telling stories that create a… Continue reading The Art of Storytelling in Public Relations

Healthcare Innovator Game Changing Science

Representing Genomic Life, a healthcare innovator striving to make affordable, clinical-grade genomic testing available to everyone, was the unveiling of exciting new science that can be a ‘game changer’ for everyone. As one of the most significant medical advancements in our lifetime, it transforms healthcare by enabling us to understand and identify how our unique… Continue reading Healthcare Innovator Game Changing Science