Accessing News: The Changing Face News
With the ascent of online news sources and the advent of social media, news is becoming portable, personalized and participatory. Now more than ever, people are accessing multiple media platforms to get their news. Recent findings from the Pew Research Center prove that “The overwhelming majority of Americans (92%) use multiple platforms to get news […]
Mobidia Provides Perspective on Mobile Network Congestion
To highlight the looming concerns surrounding the growth in mobile data traffic and showcase the solutions available to operators to address this issue, Communiqué PR recently placed three contributed articles in prominent mobile wireless industry publications for Mobidia. These articles enabled Chris Hill, vice president of marketing with Mobidia, to share his perspective on network […]
Digital Reporting Continues to Change the Face of Journalism
On Monday, the New York Times ran an interesting article on a recent presentation at SXSW called, “Process Journalism: Getting it First While Getting it Right.” The panel included reporters Robert Mackey from the New York Times, Monica Guzman of SeattlePI.com, blogger Jesus Diaz with Gizmodo.com, Will Sullivan from Journerdism.com and Moka Pantages of the […]
Encouraging Readers to Comment on Your Blog
Blogs touch tens of millions of people in the U.S. and this number continues to grow daily. In fact, according to an eMarketer report from 2009, approximately 96.6 million U.S. Internet users read a blog at least once a month, representing 48.5 percent of the Internet population. The same report predicts by 2013, this number […]
Best Practices: Five Things to Consider When Selecting a PR Partner
As businesses and organizations realize the power of strategic public relations, they are increasingly seeking the help of a PR agency or contractor. We thought it would be good to share our perspective on what to look for when selecting a PR partner. Below, we have compiled a list of things to keep in mind […]
Connectivity at 35,000 Feet: Alaska Airlines Selects Gogo Inflight Internet
I admit it – I can’t stand the thought of not being connected. Whether it’s e-mail, the Internet or checking social networking platforms, such as Facebook or Twitter, I find it hard to be unplugged. The growing popularity of smartphone devices coupled with Wi-Fi hotspots and mobile WiMAX is only proliferating our “always-connected” culture. So […]
New Cookbook Offers Readers a Culinary Adventure with Lavender
We are happy to announce the release of “Discover Cooking with Lavender,” a cookbook written by Seattle-based author Kathy Gehrt. This book takes readers on a culinary adventure into the world of lavender and features 75 unique recipes spanning seasonings, drinks, savory dishes and sweets. “Discover Cooking with Lavender” is ideal for seasoned chefs, foodies, […]
Communiqué Secures Positive Results for Aveso Displays
As we wrap up a project for Aveso Displays, we want to summarize the results we secured for the company. Aveso Displays is a developer of printed electronic displays for the credit and security card industry. The company’s solution can be used for one time password (OTP) technology among other things. As you may know, […]
Developing Effective Messages that Resonate
After thwarting a plot by a Nigerian man to blow up an American passenger jet on Christmas Day, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano was widely criticized for sending mixed messages to the American public surrounding the effectiveness of the U.S.’s airport security strategy. A recent CNN.com article by writer Drew Weston suggests, “Napolitano’s gaffe (which, […]
Digonex Announces First Price Analysis Pilot With Major Sports Franchise
Last week, our client Digonex Technologies announced its partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a price analysis consultation pilot. This pilot officially marks the Cavaliers as the first national sports franchise to leverage Digonex’s Sports & Entertainment Analytical Ticketing System (SEATS), a dynamic commerce engine that analyzes sales data and provides price suggestions based upon […]