The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up Your Media Lists
If you haven’t heard of Marie Kondo by now, chances are you are already a super organized human being who doesn’t stare at their closet as if it holds the mysteries of time. Her mega blockbuster how-to book, The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up, offers not just tips on decluttering living spaces, but a […]
Twitter Gives the Gift of a GIF Button
Two weeks ago, Twitter announced it was rolling out a GIF button specifically designed for its users. For all of us obsessed with social media, this was the greatest news that could have popped into our newsfeed. The GIF button sounds great, but what does it mean for us PR people? The first step is […]
Firm Promotes Four Senior Professionals to Executive Team
Today I am pleased to announce the news that four senior professionals — Megan Berry, Amy Bowman, Sarah Litton, Jeffrey Urbanchuk, have been promoted to positions on our firm’s executive team. Amy, Sarah and Jeff, formerly Account Managers, were elevated to the position of Vice President. Megan, who began her career as an intern at […]
Q&A with Our PRNews Rising PR Star
No matter the industry or size of the company, having top talent on your team can make all the difference. At Stanton Communications, we are proud to have some of the best and brightest PR professionals in the business, and this year we are doubly proud to recognize Account Manager Cara Greene as a PRNews 2015 Rising PR […]
Reaching New Audiences Through Online Influencers
At a time of year when “traditions” can be found everywhere you turn, why not take an alternative approach to media relations? Given the constantly shifting landscape, PR professionals must understand how to connect beyond traditional media. How? Build relationships with bloggers and online influencers. These journalists in their own right enjoy tremendous followings across […]
A Return to Regular Order Means New Opportunities for Communicators
The House of Representatives is under new management and its newly elected Speaker, Paul Ryan, has pledged a return to regular order. But what does that mean? It’s been so long since the House adhered to its standing rules and policies that many of my colleagues in Washington haven’t actually seen a Congress operate as […]
7 PR Colleague Inspired Halloween Costumes
Choosing a creative Halloween costume is not only difficult, but stressful. More often than not, we over think what other people may find funny. Halloween is a time to be creative, to poke fun at the social faux pas around us, and to enjoy dressing up as something or someone else for the night. This […]
4 PR Touchdowns in Super Bowl History
It’s that time of the year again. This Sunday, Super Bowl XLIX will dominate TV screens across America. Not only is this a holy day for most sports fans, but perhaps even more important for companies and brands. Everyone strives to take advantage of the Super Bowl and its broadcast medium to showcase their products […]
Dispatch from Dubrovnik: An International View on PR and Independence
At a recent meeting in Dubrovnik of public relations agency heads from nearly a dozen different nations, I was struck by the common emphasis on the importance of independence. At a time in our industry when it seems every firm is somehow owned or allied with one of the global behemoths, there remains a strong […]
