Meet Elaine: From Politics to PR, Qualities That Make You Marketable
Since moving to D.C., the bulk of my professional experience has revolved around Capitol Hill. From learning the art of networking and office politics to interacting with politicians and distinguished professionals, every job has been challenging and fulfilling at the same time. But, six months ago, I became a part of the PR world and […]
Pitch Perfect, Brand Reputation, and Pizza Wars
QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES Happy Tuesday, Lunch Breakers! The holidays are right around the corner, as is the inevitable sound of early Christmas music, shopping and the consumption that defines every holiday season. In this week’s edition, we bring you a look at what’s to come for PR in 2018, successful […]
An Evening of Politics and Parody for a Good Cause
Working at the annual Al Smith Dinner is a little like being a guest of the fanciest and nicest family you’ll ever get to visit. The atmosphere is warm, the surroundings elegant, and the dress code over the top. Even the most devoted frump reveals an inner Carey Grant or Audrey Hepburn that is rarely […]
Meet Sonia: How Two Industries Converge Under The Business Of People
In the past six months I often asked, “How would you like your steak cooked?” Seldom would I hear guests choose to cook their steak rare. It also may seem like a rare occurrence to equate being a server to being a public relations professional; however, I’m going to cook up some comparable ingredients and converge the two industries, much like a superhero crossover […]
Irma: A Reminder of the Power of Compassion for Communicators
I own a home in Florida near Sarasota. The eye of Hurricane Irma passed right through Sarasota and within a mile or so of my home. I was not there, and most of my neighbors fled to higher ground before Irma came to visit. To my great surprise, a few “intrepid” souls in our community […]
Embrace Your Inner Producer to Maximize Video Interviews
In Oscar-winning director Martin Scorsese’s 2013 essay on the language of film for the New York Review of Books, he said, “The image in the mind’s eye … For me it’s where the obsession began.” My experience producing video content for clients starts with a similar image—a vision of a single shot or line of […]
The Summer of Strategy: Tying Tactics to Business Objectives
Summer is a wonderful time to make yourself crazy. Of course, that is not entirely serious, but the slower months before the sprint to year-end are indeed the best months to work on communication strategy—for the balance of the year and beyond. And strategy can make people nuts, since it is never an easy process. […]
It Isn’t A R.A.C.E.: Taking PR Foundations into the Field
If you were asked to detail the formulaic process of a public relations professional, what would you answer? My university’s “Introduction to Public Relations” course would suggest you follow “R.A.C.E.”: Research: Conduct a situation analysis by investigating a client’s market, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. Action: Brainstorm strategic implications and recommendations to formulate a client-specific […]
Influencer Power, Writing the Hard Speeches, and PR for PR
Quick PR Reads You Can Tackle Between Bites Happy first Tuesday in May! Last night was the highly anticipated Met Gala, a.k.a. “The First Monday in May,” where celebrities and fashion luminaries gathered to honor avant garde fashion master Rei Kawakubo’s career. My choices for best dressed are Rhianna in straight-off-the-runway Commes des Garcon, and […]
An Online Easter Egg Hunt, The Redskins Fumble, Navigating Uber’s Twists
Quick PR Reads You Can Tackle Between Bites It’s already been an eventful week following the 121st Boston Marathon and the 139th White House Easter Egg Roll. If you didn’t make it to the Presidential lawn yourself, we have a rundown on a different kind of sweet features for you to hunt—online, that is. We’re […]
