While we often write about social media in this blog and how businesses and organizations can use it strategically as part of an integrated marketing plan, it's not often first-hand field research on social media use by tweens and teens can be shared. But recently I had the opportunity to do some informal research on [...]
We have written about branding before. Usually when non-marketers hear the word “brand,” they think company name, logo and colors. While your company name and logo are an important part of your organization’s brand, they aren’t everything. Branding extends to all aspects of your marketing communications (tone, timing, content, channels, etc.). Consistency builds your brand. [...]
If you have a PR firm working with you and your organization, you’re in good hands! That’s because you know your PR team is sweating the small stuff, so you don’t have to. I know, I know…it can occasionally feel like we are pesky flies on a hot summer day, buzzing around to touch base [...]
A colleague recently mentioned a best-selling book called The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing. It’s a guide for cleaning up and decluttering—getting rid of the items that no longer “bring you joy.” Intrigued, I picked up a copy in hopes of embarking on a successful “tidying up” journey [...]
A standing joke among PR professionals is that we went into public relations to avoid numbers and “doing math.” But alas, we all know that math is a must—measuring the impact of our work is essential. There are many different ways to measure the impact of your PR work. But to do it well, you [...]
Most businesses and non-profits are familiar with the traditional news release. You know, the “who,” “what,” “where,” “when” and “why” of your news in the inverted pyramid style (most important on top, least important at the bottom). In years past, the news release served as the backbone of most public relations programs, but the digital [...]
Five tips for ensuring your next slide presentation engages your audience and reflects well on you and your organization.
