What was your first job? You may have worked in a restaurant in high school, or maybe in college you had an internship. My first job was in a barn, and it started before I can remember. I had the privilege of growing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm. Going out to the barn at … Read More
With apologies to the Bard, to tweet or not to tweet, that is the question about Twitter. What should businesses do on Twitter given all of the changes and, frankly, chaos that have been reported about one of the OG social platforms to make it past 2005? It’d be fruitless to point you to one … Read More
By: Catherine Bormann Q4 is upon us and that means finishing the year strong for our clients especially when it comes to clinching end of year media hits. To secure Q4 coverage you need a media relations strategy that extends beyond gift guide inclusion. Getting your client on a national gift guide takes months of … Read More
Twenty-five years ago, reading the daily newspaper with a cup of coffee was a ubiquitous component of the average American’s morning routine. On the car ride to work, a radio talk show was likely playing in the background. Virtually every American household had at least one TV set, according to US Info. Now, over two … Read More
By Emily Smith If you work in Communications and Public Relations, it is highly likely that you are consuming the news. It is important to be up to date on the current headlines, consumer trends and competitor news within the industries our clients represent. We also must pay attention to the breaking news being reported. … Read More
By: Catherine Bormann Competing for consumers’ attention and gaining their trust is an increasingly difficult task for small businesses that lack a strong PR plan. In fact, many small businesses don’t rank PR as a top need, unlike many medium and large sized businesses who believe PR is a priority regardless of budget. Bill Gates … Read More
BY CATHERINE BORMANN The great resignation has leaders and HR professionals working around the clock to solve the seemingly impossible global talent shortage. According to a Paychex Pulse of HR Report, which surveyed 1,000 HR decision-makers, 98% of HR leaders say the pandemic has transformed their role and 70% say this has been one of … Read More
The kickoff of 2021 brought anticipation at the thought of being back together. Cautiously, we all watched the news as vaccinations began to roll out in huge numbers during the spring. With optimism we saw cases plummet and hopes rise for the opportunity to engage with our media friends in person at wineries once more. … Read More
By Emily Smith For many of us, we are slowly starting to re-enter into the routines we experienced in our pre-pandemic lives. For some people, that means more business and vacation travel, setting the alarm to board the train or bus once again for the office commute, dining out and socializing without the 6-foot buffer … Read More
The tennis at The French Open is just getting into full swing, but the drama is already swirling off the courts. The world’s highest paid female athlete, Naomi Osaka announced that she would not be talking to journalists at the tournament due to mental health concerns. Following her announcement, the tournament organizers issued a statement … Read More