Many organizations found themselves constantly in survival mode during the pandemic, and their communication efforts reflected that. It's time for communicators to step out of a reactionary mindset and be proactive if they want to reconnect with target audiences and refocus on driving their organization’s mission. Check out our tips on how to refresh your PR strategy.
Macho gym selfies and stark white kitchens are hallmarks of the traditional “influencer” class. But influencers span social media, nestling into the nooks and crannies of audience interest. When you expand your perception of what it means to be an “influencer,” you may find a partner that works perfectly for your business.
Trying new things is hard. And when those new things fall outside of your area of expertise AND cost you money, taking the plunge is even harder. This is how some of our clients might feel when we enter a meeting with a list of new things to…
When it comes to data privacy online, my personal theme song would be Uncle Kracker’s “Follow Me.” I keep no secrets. My search history would align perfectly with a marketer’s guesses about my browsing data. Maybe it’s because I’ve seen behind the curtain. I know how retargeting campaigns…
In my last two posts (here and here), we talked about tech tools that can improve your need for basic graphic design or your inter- and intra-office communications. But sometimes, technology just makes things easier for you. And when we’re all always busy, saving a little time here…
Bill Gates once said: “The advance of technology is based on making it fit in so that you don't really even notice it, so it's part of everyday life.” How right he was! No offense to my college or instructors, but the only thing I learned in school…
Let’s be honest – stakeholders don’t always understand the reasoning behind communication efforts, and that’s OK. But it’s our job as PR practitioners to ensure they know the who, what, when, where and why of our strategies so that everyone is on the same page when it comes…
How do you decide what to share in your email marketing or social media? If you’re like the average person, you see more emails, text messages, social posts and ads than you know what to do with. You probably rarely make the effort to unsubscribe or unfollow, but…
Poor LinkedIn. It’s just for when you need a job, right? No? Oh, well maybe some people use it like "Facebook for business professionals." You know, you're on Facebook at home but on LinkedIn at the office. Wrong again? I felt sorry for LinkedIn for a while. It…
What’s the latest trend in social media content creation? While it may not be a new concept, more brands are starting to incorporate streaming content into their platforms. Over the last year, we’ve seen a huge increase in brands utilizing new social platforms and features like Instagram’s IGTV,…