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 […]
Journalist Attitudes Toward Social Media in 2017
Social media has changed how we engage the world—and that includes how we report and digest the news. For public relations pros, this also impacts how we engage reporters. Cision, a leading global provider of earned media software and services, has released its sixth annual Global Social Journalism Study. The report is extensive, offering perspective […]
Gaffes by Google, Rebranding for Success, and Shaping Social Media through Company Culture
QUICK PR READS YOU CAN TACKLE BETWEEN BITES Happy Tuesday! In today’s edition of Lunch Break, we cover Google’s PR issue of the week, the timeliness and success of rebranding, and how company culture shapes social media. Google’s in Hot Water Looks like Google is the next big corporation to take the hot seat. Recently, […]
Building Your Online Platform at Events
Posting to your company’s social media frequently and putting an emphasis are excellent social media branding basics. But they don’t have to be the only way you connect with your audience. Another compelling way to grow your platform is by live tweeting from events. At its heart, social media is about making connections, after all—what […]
Create an Oreo, Mobile on the Rise (Still), Delta’s Rough Landing
Quick PR Reads You Can Tackle Between Bites Here in the District, we were up late last night biting our fingernails as our beloved Washington Capitals took on the Penguins for game six in the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. It was worth the late night to witness the team’s 5-2 victory to tie the series […]
Get Your Content Noticed with Effective Digital Strategy
An effective digital marketing strategy is more important than ever for companies to achieve their business goals. Planning your content strategy enables you to reach existing target audiences and tap into new communities like online influencers, who can have a hugely positive impact on your online presence. Recently, I wrote a blog post on behalf […]
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 […]
Virtual Reality, Elections and Engagement: Looking ahead to 2016
The late, great David Carr of the New York Times was gazing into a crystal ball in 2014 when he wrote about the return of the email newsletter. The newsletter hit the big time in 2015 thanks to high profile examples like Kobe Bryant’s retirement statement in The Players’ Tribune and Jennifer Lawrence discussing the […]
More Than a Pretty Picture: 4 Tips for PR Pros to Master Instagram
By Elisabeth Wraase & Elynsey Price It’s no secret that our society is becoming increasingly visual with each passing day. With this in mind, it’s also no surprise to PR practitioners that Instagram now serves as one of the most engaging social media platforms. According to a recent report, Instagram has an engagement rate of […]
Periscope Up! Six Tips and Tricks to Master Periscope
By Jeff Urbanchuk & Elisabeth Wraase Just ten days after Twitter initially launched Periscope in March, one million users had signed up for the livestreaming app. Five months after its introduction, the app is already producing stars who are gaining popularity, influence and momentum by broadcasting moments in their lives to an audience eager for content. Now, with […]
