Here’s a great “geek joke:” Where do you hide a dead body? Answer: On the third page of Google results. I always tell young employees to be careful of what they post on social networks cause it may come back to bite them in the ass. Whether it’s partying at a frat house with beer […]
A few years ago I rescued an eight year old black lab named Leo—and as the adage says, he rescued me right back. He was a 65 pound anxious wrecking ball who, when briefly left alone, ate my desk chair and raided my walk-in closet bringing out and destroying all my stored paper products and […]
Cats are the most popular pet worldwide, outnumbering dogs three to one, yet dogs are given the label of man’s best friend. How did this happen? I know from my own experience of being owned by several cats over the years, that they do have some characteristics that well, could use a good public relations […]
When you read the Kickstarter stats it can be depressing: the rate of success is only 39.8%–that means that 60.2% fail. Why? With 534,902 launched projects it’s really difficult to break through and gain visibility. So what can you do to help generate a buzz and create top-of-mind awareness on Kickstarter? Statistics show that those […]
Blogging can be a great opportunity for some organizations and brands to enter the social media world and thereby put their best foot forward on behalf of their company/product. But before you jump head first into the blogosphere it is important to develop a strategy that helps present you in the best light while also […]
OK, so you’ve gotten the call—you’re one of the agencies chosen to present your recommended public relations program to the perspective client. You’re passed the written portion of the “test” and now you’re on to the in-person review. Preparing for the presentation is probably the most important part of the “test.” Remember: It’s the presenter, […]
Congratulations, you just hired a new public relations agency and you’re looking forward to moving ahead with a long-lasting and mutually productive relationship. If you’re not new to the PR agency alliance, then you’ve probably already suffered the slings and arrows of an agency fail. But if this is your first time at bat, well […]
A well developed and well executed public relations program can do wonders in helping to develop and drive sales. Let me count the ways: Earn credibility. The big difference between public relations and advertising is that PR takes a lot more effort, thus it is often referred to in the marketing industry as “earned media.” […]
As owner of a New York-based public relations agency who has been working with college-age interns forever, I wanted to go on record saying that it is time that the rest of you realize that they are not slaves, nor in indentured servitude. If they are providing a valuable service, well, then they should be […]
A successful PR campaign can help grow your business and gain awareness of your company. When considering a PR agency to hire, there are a few questions you want to ask to make sure they are a fit for you. Have you worked on campaigns in my industry? You will get the most out of […]