3 Tips for Staying Relevant on Social Media in the 24/7 News Cycle
It is no secret that social media has become a key conduit to how consumers, business and even politicians, interact with one another. We live in an era of the 24/7 news cycle. The vast majority of consumers use social media outlets, like Facebook and Twitter, to read, share and comment on breaking news because […]
Spaceflight Purchases a Rocket Lab Electron to Expand its Dedicated Rideshare Service
Our client, Spaceflight Industries, recently announced that it has purchased an Electron rocket from New Zealand-based Rocket Lab. Spaceflight, the launch service and mission management arm of Spaceflight Industries, built its business on the concept of ridesharing. Rideshare consists of procuring available capacity on existing launches and assisting satellite providers in securing the excess capacity […]
Do’s and Don’ts to Help You Thrive In One of the Most Stressful Jobs of 2017
Once again, CareerCast has put out its Most Stressful Jobs list and its Worst Jobs list, and the rankings continue to be grim for those of us employed as PR executives and journalists. Newspaper reporters and broadcasters ranked no. 1 on the Worst Jobs of 2017 list (so, congrats?), which is based on criteria such […]
Haunted by the Ghosts of PR Firms Past? Help Your Clients Get Over Their “Ex”
Starting a new PR engagement is exciting. The hours you put into winning the business and developing a strategy you’re confident will meet your client’s needs have paid off and you’re ready to start executing. But before you start hammering out the press list and crafting messaging, there’s just one tiny detail casting an elephant-shaped […]
A New Era For Brands And Political Issues
It has been a long-standing tradition for major brands and companies to avoid commenting on major social and political issues to avoid alienating their customer base. But times are changing. In today’s volatile political climate, there has been a push for brands to take a stand. From LGBT rights to immigration, social justice issues are […]
Infographic: The Future of PR
The media industry has undergone dramatic change over the last 10-15 years. We’ve written numerous times about the shifts in the landscape and how to navigate them. However, rarely is there quantifiable information about how the evolution of the media landscape affects the PR industry. MediaMiser released an infographic outlining the future of PR, stating […]
Don’t Discount the “Old School” Email Newsletter – They’re Doing Better Than Ever
For startups with limited marketing resources, it can be a challenge to prioritize which materials and channels will provide the most ROI and engagement with target audiences. For companies with complex and technical offerings, white papers and data sheets can be effective ways to share detailed product information; for other companies, a robust blog and […]
Best Practices: Skype Interviews
With journalists working remotely from all over the country and PR professionals working with clients in a variety of cities and even countries, the PR industry rarely feels the limits created by location. However, broadcast often seems like the one of the last mediums to feel its constraints. Recently, we’ve secured several broadcast interview opportunities […]
A Place for Mom Reveals New Report on Senior Housing and Care Costs
This week Communiqué PR’s client A Place for Mom (APFM) released new findings from its National Senior Living Cost Index, which looks at costs for three primary senior living categories in the U.S.: Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. The Cost Index draws on APFM’s comprehensive database of families that have moved into senior […]
4 Major PR Takeaways From Cision’s State of the Media Report
One of the critical factors of being successful in public relations is maintaining a strong media-relations practice, which is why Cision’s State of the Media Report is such a useful resource. This year the annual report surveyed more than 1,550 North American journalists and influencers to get their feedback on topics such as what issues […]