QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES The subtlest hint of fall is finally in the air outside. Indoors, however, it definitely feels like winter, where I estimate the temperature to hover slightly below freezing. The crispness has us all reaching for our favorite seasonal sweaters. In this week’s Lunch Break, AI is generating… Continue Reading J. K. Rowling’s Crisis Communications Victory (Maybe), DeepMind’s AI Generated Puppies, and More

Like any personal or professional relationship, working with social media influencers is a two-way street. Yes, organizations hold the keys to the castle in terms of tangible products and exciting experiences, but influencers are giving you access to their audiences, whose interests align with your brand. So, what does it take to develop a successful… Continue Reading Best Practices For Working With Social Media Influencers

QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES Happy Wednesday, Lunch Breakers! It’s the first week of fall, and no matter what the temperature is, consider it officially acceptable to order a certain pumpkin spice-flavored beverage and start hoarding your favorite Halloween candy. We’ve rounded up the biggest stories of the week from brands that are… Continue Reading Victory Fridges in Cleveland, Shopping on Snap, Nike’s Risk Pays Off and Departures at Instagram

Thinking about North Carolina and the recovery efforts underway after Hurricane Florence, I am reminded that nearly at this exact moment one year ago, I was among the many thousands attempting to drive out of Florida in advance of Hurricane Irma’s arrival. Northbound I-75 was at a standstill for hundreds of miles while the southbound… Continue Reading Mutual Assistance Should Include Communications

QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES Now that you’ve made it through half of your week, we’ve rounded up top PR news to get you over the hump. This week, Mayochup is up for a vote, brands are bettering the world, Papa John’s is making a change and Twitter has spoken. Subtweets Lead… Continue Reading Mayochup is up for a Vote, Brands are Bettering the World, Papa John’s is Making a Change and Twitter has Spoken

Influencer marketing campaigns are only as good as the influencers themselves. That’s why finding and connecting with people who are the right fit for your brand is key. But it’s important to keep in mind that bigger isn’t always better. Marketers are now seeking micro-influencers who procure authentic interactions, rather than macro-influencers who have a… Continue Reading Choosing the Right Micro-Influencer for Your Brand

QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES Happy Wednesday, Lunch Breakers! In this week’s edition, we talk about communication in light the hurricane, how women are driving entrepreneurship in the D.C. market, corporate social responsibility (CSR) and how brands are taking more control over ad placement on Facebook. Tread softly and carry a big… Continue Reading Hurricane Florence, D.C. Top City for Women Entrepreneurs, CSR and Facebook Ads

Influencer marketing is all the rage. Yes, all brands wish Kim Kardashian West, The Rock or Beyonce could be seen using their products, but the reality is that companies of all sizes are teaming up with micro-influencers with dedicated followings for small-scale collaborations. Is micro-influencer marketing right for your brand? What is a micro-influencer? Unlike… Continue Reading The Power of Micro-Influencer Marketing

“Our liberty depends on the freedom of the press, and that cannot be limited without being lost.” -Thomas Jefferson As public relations professionals, we spend a great deal of time thinking about and working with the press. Even as owned and shared platforms emerge as powerful tools for communication, we have not lost sight of… Continue Reading Our Liberty Depends on Freedom of the Press

QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES Happy Tuesday, Lunch Breakers. We’re counting down the days until the last hurrah of summer aka Labor Day vacation. What do you have planned? In today’s Lunch Break, we highlight what communicators and storytellers can learn from the late Neil Simon, what Star Trek has to do… Continue Reading Remembering Neil Simon, Star Trek Pitching Lessons and Getting More Clicks on Your Content