New Year, New Newsroom As we settle into 2019, media industry trends and predictions are afoot. The rise of voice-activated technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and resurgence of audio have presented many opportunities. At the same time, the industry battles “fake news” and falling credibility, altering the media landscape in 2018 and influenced trajectories for 2019.… Continue Reading 2019 Journalism and Digital Media Predictions

QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES Happy Tuesday, Lunch Breakers! Here in the Baltimore office, we’re still getting over the Ravens’ bittersweet end to the first playoff game since 2014. In this week’s edition, we take a look at a Golden Globes PR stunt, Apple’s strategic dig at its competitors and the first… Continue Reading Fiji Water’s Golden Globes Stunt, Apple’s CES Troll, Netflix’s #BirdBoxChallenge warning and more

By Lori Russo and Peter Stanton During the holidays, many people asked us what it is like working in Washington these days with all the hostility and acrimony.  Our first impulse was to lament the current climate. While it is tempting to moan about this party and that politician and the issues of the day,… Continue Reading Guiding Principles for the New Year

On behalf of everyone at Stanton Communications, we extend the warmest holiday greetings for you and your family. Thank you for a wonderful 2018 and best wishes for the new year!

QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES Happy Tuesday, Lunch Breakers! We’re one week away from Christmas, and our office is engaging in a spirited discussion about the best last-minute stocking stuffers. Does your tree need a ‘Floss like a Boss’ elf ornament? In this week’s edition, we highlight a creative use for Ugly… Continue Reading Newsworthy Ugly Christmas Sweaters, 2018 Twitter Winners, An Instagram Rip-off and more

The world of PR is constantly evolving. With new technology, AI and tools available, creatives will find new ways to generate compelling content, amplify their voices and build brand loyalty with their target audience. As we close out the year, there are four major trends to be aware of in 2019. Representation For an effective… Continue Reading 4 Trends That Will Shape Your PR Strategy in 2019

QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES Happy Tuesday, Lunch Breakers! We’re inching closer to the end of the year and the holiday season is in full swing.   The weather outside is frightful, but do you know what’s even more frightful? A PR crisis that could have been prevented or managed more effectively.   Zip up your… Continue Reading Google and Marriott Face Privacy Scandals, Kevin Hart’s Anti-Apology And More

As a public relations firm with a specialization in media relations, it’s our responsibility to know the current state of the media. Our CEO, Peter Stanton, recently shared this expertise at the Campaigns Marketing Summit in response to the question: “In the Trump era, is there a new crisis communications playbook?” Peter shared in the… Continue Reading Crisis Communication in the Trump Era

QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES ‘Tis the season to be…preparing for 2019. Here in the Stanton DC office, we have our sweaters, heaters, hot coco and our editorial calendars at the ready. We also have our eyes on all things holiday-related. In this week’s Lunch Break edition, we talk about creative seasonal… Continue Reading Holiday Campaigns from Apple, Air New Zealand, Amazon and More

Thanksgiving has just passed, but many agency leaders are still in the process of giving thanks. In an increasingly competitive marketplace, such thanks go largely to clients that have entrusted their firms with meaningful and profitable work. It is surprising, therefore, when we speak to prospective clients who tell us their agency just stopped paying… Continue Reading Building a Client Care Culture