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Verizon is not publicly admitting defeat, but the company is shifting its focus, at least that was the message offered in explanation of the company’s reported decision to cut about 800 jobs in its media and advertising segment. Dominant in the wireless industry, Verizon wanted to diversify into digital advertising and hoped to do so on a level that could ... Read More »

Writing about consumer technology can be a challenging task for PR professionals. There are technical aspects that need to be covered which might not always be easily comprehensible to the general public. The major selling points of your products are typically something along the lines of speed, size, image resolution or some other tech-heavy term that could seem a bit ... Read More »

Patagonia has made political action a part of its brand presence in the marketplace for some time, but a recent announcement by the company may be the most extreme example to date. Patagonia recently said it would take the $10 million it saved thanks to recent tax cuts and invest those funds in environmental causes. In a communication that has ... Read More »

Hurricane Michael carved a path of horror and destruction from Florida’s “Emerald Coast” and Big Bend regions north through several Deep South states. The path of destruction has rescue, utility, and cleanup efforts going around the clock to help people put their lives back in order. But, even as thousands along Florida’s coast are still picking up the pieces, at ... Read More »

On the afternoon of May 29, people in need of a caffeine pick-me-up had to go somewhere other than Starbucks. More than 175,000 Starbucks employees were otherwise engaged, taking ‘mandatory racial bias education’ training in response to a major PR crisis that triggered talks of boycotts and picketing at coffee shop locations across the United States. You know the story… ... Read More »

Want a digital marketing campaign with a difference? The solution could be experiential marketing campaigns. Experiential marketing is a form of advertising that focuses on generating unique experiences for customers – the type that people flood their Instagram feed with and talk to their friends and family about. Experiential campaigns offer brands an authentic way to interact with their customers ... Read More »

Many college PR and communications degrees have started to de-emphasize upper-level writing skills in favor of ethics and strategic thinking. Those are good areas to add to the courses, but passing on the writing courses regarding a profession that is still very oriented to the written word is a mistake. Here are some of the reasons a PR professional still ... Read More »

NASA hasn’t had much in the way of positive public relations fodder since it mothballed the space shuttles. Remember, not that long ago, when astronauts were every kid’s hero and the space shuttle launch was Must See TV? Read More »

The NFL sees the writing on the wall. People are watching less TV. MUCH less TV, and they are spending a lot of time – even when the TV is on – logged on to social media. So, how can the NFL maintain its fan base while also reaching out to fans and potential fans who would rather watch video ... Read More »

Listen to some, especially on social media on Mondays, and you might think the average American hates his job and his (or her) life. And given two recent metrics, there might be an explanation: overall, U.S. employers slowed their hiring over the month of August and the slowed raises in salaries as well. Less help and less money? Yes, those ... Read More »

Client Trust is Key Trust – or consumer confidence – is one of the most expensive commodities any business or brand can invest in. It takes a lot to win that trust, but it’s much more expensive to buy back once that trust has been broken. Just ask Chipotle, Volkswagen or GM … or WhatsApp. The messaging app was hugely ... Read More »

Pokémon Go is having an impact in unexpected ways – apparently getting 3D images to sell your product is a step forward and Pokémon Go has proved exactly that. Well, when it comes to PR and marketing, a product that hits the way PG has, means there’s bound to be other companies working to find ways of using the same ... Read More »

When social media first began, with its projected marketing potential, critics claimed it wasn’t viable. Now social media platforms have many useful advertising options while still boasting ways to offer information for free. Every year new platforms emerge. According to Forbes magazine, the following social media technologies are predicted to dominate the industry in 2016. Read More »

As with any aspect of business, when you conduct certain activities often determines the success of it. For instance, most businesses know the best time to open a business is around 8 a.m. or 9 a.m., and that the best time to serve lunch is at noon. So when it comes to social media, which is also an important part ... Read More »

Retail is one of the most competitive industries in the business world because it specializes in the reason businesses exist: to buy and sell. Some of the biggest names in the industry include Wal-Mart, Target, and Home Depot. However, there are also smaller companies in retail using public relations approaches to grow their business. Here’s how they do it. Read More »

Millennials have recently overtaken baby boomers in pet ownership, creating a whole new approach to marketing to pets. With Millennials delaying the addition of children to their families, more are opting to own pets. People between 20 to 34 are more likely to spend more money on their beloved pets, with more spur of the moment spending on toys and ... Read More »

One of the hottest topics on digital marketing blogs is the death of traditional media. Almost anywhere you look on the web, you’ll find leading experts forecasting the demise of print, television, radio and other forms of traditional advertising. However, despite their grim predictions, traditional media isn’t dead. Rather, it’s evolving to meet the demands of consumers’ always-connected lifestyles. Smart ... Read More »

From a PR perspective, one of the most interesting NFL teams to watch in the past few years has been the Denver Broncos. Not that long ago, the defending Super Bowl champions were a team in search of an identity. They had a quarterback problem and a suspect defense. Enter longtime Broncos Golden Boy, John Elway, who immediately began putting ... Read More »

Leaving reputation to chance is how many public figures, organizations, and corporations land in trouble. Just like people in everyday life, in spite of the endless possibilities for chaos, we tend to believe “it won’t happen to us.” And this is often true – until it’s not. What then? A public relations specialist’s job ensures reputation is managed and that ... Read More »

There are many iconic brands and individuals in the world, two big ones are Lands’ End, the clothing company selling mostly through a catalog experience, and another iconic name is Gloria Steinem, an in-your-face feminist, journalist, and women’s rights activist. But the president of Lands’ End decided the new catalog meant to celebrate women would be well-served with an interview ... Read More »