Stanton Enters the New Year with Multiple New Client Wins
Within the first 60 days of 2024, Stanton Communications gained three new client engagements through competitive reviews, including Gigapower, Emerald One, and Picadeli. Gigapower, a joint venture between AT&T and BlackRock, engaged Stanton for strategic planning and media relations counsel as the company expands its open-access fiber network across the United States. Swedish salad bar innovator […]
Our New Role as US Bureau for The Comité Champagne
The Stanton Communications team is pleased to announce our engagement by The Comité Champagne, the trade association representing the interests of approximately 16,200 growers, 130 cooperatives, and 370 houses of Champagne, France, beginning January 1, 2024. Stanton President Lori Russo will direct work in support of the Champagne Bureau USA, functioning as Bureau Director while […]
New Year, New Strategy: How to Revamp Your PR Strategy in the New Year
To public relations (PR) pros like us, the start of a new year means strategic planning for the year ahead. Rather than simply rewriting or reworking a strategy from the past year, a true expert knows the importance of revamping and re-strategizing to ensure continued growth for the client. According to the Public Relations Society […]
The Role of Thought Leadership as PR Evolves
By Lori Russo, President, Stanton Communications In the flood of “What’s New” and “What’s Next in 2023” articles, professionals in the field of public relations can find ample inspiration for the communication programs they will lead this year. Among the emerging trends are increased reliability on owned content, more aggressive expansion of outreach beyond traditional […]
How To Prepare for a Subject Matter Expert (SME) Interview
When pitching story ideas to the media, your outreach should reference an expert who can provide greater insight into the topic. This “subject matter expert,” typically has specialized knowledge in a unique field or area of expertise. Reporters want to feel confident that you can provide accurate and timely information on the topic you are pitching. […]
New Website, Same Mission: Inform, Influence, and Inspire
The Firm Owners Reflect on Stanton’s Evolution Over 34 Years Stanton Communications is preparing to enter what will be our 34th year. While we have changed a great deal since our founding in 1989, there are fundamental ideas that remain. As we continue to evolve, we are still committed to our core mission: We exist […]
Keeping Up with Fast-Paced News as a PR Pro: Five Applicable Tips to Make Your Media Consumption Easier
It is no secret how much of an impact the media has on the kind of work that we do as public relations (PR) professionals. Everyday news becomes a part of our daily routines as professionals and individuals. PR professionals must be well informed on what is happening nationally and globally to ensure that clients […]
Digital PR Skills Lessons: How to Curate a Solid Target Audience List
Depending on the client, digital public relations can be essential. Social media plays a vital role when working with a brand or company that wants to either build its platform or maintain what they have already started. While at George Washington University, one of my favorite classes was Digital PR Skills, lectured by Professor Alex Dickerson. […]
Adapting to Changing Times: How to Update an Agency’s Culture
As times change and workplace needs evolve, our CEO Peter Stanton shares his insights with O’Dwyer’s PR News on what agency leaders should consider when reassessing their company’s culture. An agency that examines its culture through a collaborative process gains the opportunity for growth and renewed engagement from its team. Peter states: “The culture conversation […]
PR Trends to Watch for 2022
As we look ahead to 2022, we have big ideas about what the new year will hold for public relations! With these crystal ball predictions, our team shares what we expect to see in the year ahead. We all share a passion for PR, but each brings our own unique flare to our work – […]