Fresh Perspectives, Seasoned Veterans: Better Together
In my last post, we featured our passionate, dedicated PR pros under 30. Now, we’re talking to two members of the Stanton Communications team who have very different perspectives based on their experience in the industry. Managing Director, Lori Russo was chosen for PR Week’s inaugural “40 Under 40” in 2007. Lori has over 15 […]
Big Achievements, Bright Futures: Giving Their Best Before 30
PRWeek recently announced its list of “30 Under 30,” representing talented, confident and young professionals in the industry, the future leaders of PR. All 30 overwhelmingly agree that public relations is an exciting industry in which to work. It certainly shows; each was chosen for the list because they already achieved great things or show incredible […]
A Closer Look at a Congressional Confessional
It’s not every day you get a confessional from a Member of Congress on the sorry state of American government. That’s why I was surprised to read “Confessions of a Congressman” on Vox this week. Honestly, nothing in the confessional really shocked me. After spending a decade on the Hill in the personal offices of […]
Tips for Becoming Your Own Editor and Cutting the Fluff
“So the writer who breeds more words than he needs, is making a chore for the reader who reads.” Wise words from the revered writings of Dr. Seuss, and also relevant to journalists, bloggers, Twitterati and public relations professionals alike. As communicators, our job is to tell a story, paint a picture and sell an […]
Special or Not Special – Is that the Real Message?
So, class of 2012, are you special or not? To hear David McCullough Jr.’s commencement speech at Wellesley High School last weekend, today’s graduates are not special at all, except maybe to their own circle of family and friends. While this harsh dose of reality is no doubt true, the message has created a firestorm. […]
Food for Thought for New PR Pros
When I started working at Stanton Communications as an Account Coordinator, my first job in PR, I had a general sense of what I would do on a day-to-day basis. However, like all new professionals, I was unclear as to what my main responsibilities would be. Now that I’ve been with the company for about […]
