One of the biggest lessons I learned early on in my career came from the late great Tom Ellis, who we sadly lost this year. After every newscast, he would...
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Words are the most powerful tools public relations professionals have. The right words inspire action and build support. The wrong words can offend, alienate, or fail to make an impact...
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Let’s face it – today’s digital world complicates crises situations for organizations big and small. Breaking news reported every 15 minutes makes it hard to determine what constitutes a crisis....
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The public appetite for apologies may be at an all-time high. There are calls for public figures to apologize for everything from Rep. Ilhan Omar using anti-Semitic tropes, to presidential...
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You have probably heard the words “we need more content” more than a few times from your nonprofit’s social media team. With the quick pace of today’s digital world, your...
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It was hard to miss the stories about the Fyre Festival. Thousands of people were stranded on an island in the Bahamas, just hours after they arrived expecting a blow-out beach-side...
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Valentine’s Day is here once again. Although many people have a love/hate relationship with this holiday, it is a great reminder for nonprofits to strengthen their relationships with their target...
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This year’s Super Bowl was filled with many upsets. On field, both teams struggled for points until the Pats scored the only touchdown of the game with seven minutes left...
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More often than not, I hear how public relations is undervalued. PR is dying with traditional media. PR is no different from marketing and advertising. PR does not provide a...
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Now is the time to build your social media savvy, especially when it comes to news. The New York Times report that Russian agents aimed at dividing the American electorate…