Posts Tagged ‘Media’
Why Genuine Media Relationships Are More Important Than Ever
As public relations professionals, a major part of our work is to build relationships with journalists on behalf of our clients. However, this is only part of the story. Rather than thinking of these relationships as client-centric, we should be thinking of them as journalist-centric. Better put, the relationships we build with journalists should not…
Read More4 Ways to Generate Buzz and Media Attention at Your Next Event
By: Catherine Bormann 2023 is the year in-person events will make their official comeback, well sort of. One thing is certain, zoom fatigue is real and consumers are ready to experience brands in-person again. In fact, a survey by Event Marketer determined that 83% of Americans said that they miss attending in-person conferences. If brands…
Read More3 Tips to Keep Media Relations on Track During the Holidays
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 More3 Ways Small Businesses Can Partner With a PR Agency – On a Budget
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 MoreBritney is Free, but Why Won’t the Internet Let Her Be?
by Gabriel Muñoz In November 2003, “the most famous 21-year-old on the planet,” Britney Spears, sat down with Diane Sawyer for a primetime television special. The now infamous interview was aligned with her soon-to-be-released fourth studio release, “In the Zone,” but the album was mainly sidelined for more “juicier” topics, including her tabloid-fueled breakup with…
Read More5 Strategies PR Pros Can Implement During Global Uncertainty
By: Catherine Bormann Let’s be honest, being a PR professional the last two years has been challenging. I liken it to walking a tightrope during a raging storm and each time we finally make it safely across we are met with a new storm and a skinnier rope. 2022 was supposed to be our new…
Read MoreHush, Just Stop! #BritneySpeaks but is the World Ready to Listen?
By Gabriel Muñoz In 2004, Britney Spears’ cover of “My Prerogative” posed this question in its intro: “People can take everything away from you, but they can never take away your truth, but the question is, can you handle mine?” Well on June 23, Britney finally spoke her truth to the world. Dialing into the…
Read MoreMedia: Friend or Foe
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 MoreNo Damsels in Distress: The Aftermath of Framing Britney Spears
by Gabriel Muñoz In February 2008, film director Michael Moore shared his opinion on the world’s fascination with Britney Spears during an interview on Larry King Live: “Why don’t we just leave her alone, and let her just go on with her life?” Moore’s take was seen as sympathetic, especially at a time when the…
Read MoreAnatomy of an Overnight Success: Grind, Audience, Twitter, & Media
TL:DR /To concentrate on just one channel is a mistake. One “advantage” of sheltering in place for the last six months is the countless hours of Tik Tok and YouTube videos the world has consumed, and then shared on Twitter, Instagram, and yes, even Facebook. Several overnight successes have popped off the small and large…
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