Avoiding Plagiarism
Earlier this week I was chatting with one of my colleagues about Time magazine’s suspension of respected writer and CNN TV host Fareed Zakaria for plagiarism. It got me thinking about the topic and I decided it might be helpful to offer a reminder of what plagiarism is as well as tips on how to […]
Mobidia’s Inside Scoop on Smartphone Data Usage
The functionality of cellphones has shifted dramatically over the past few years. Today, people are accessing vast amounts of information, updating their social media profiles, watching videos and playing games all from their mobile phones. As convenient (and fun) as this may be, it comes with a price tag. Most cellphone providers have a limit […]
Seven Ways to Ace That Public Relations Agency Interview
While talking with professionals seeking employment at Communiqué PR, we meet a variety of candidates with different levels of experience. And sometimes we find ourselves impressed with candidates who present themselves well during the interview process. If you’re curious about the traits of successful job candidates, we’ve compiled a few tips for PR professionals seeking […]
My Summer Experience at CPR
As a new intern at Communiqué PR, I showed up on my first day having no idea what it would be like to work for a small PR firm. I knew very little about what my responsibilities would include, and even less about the people who worked here. But I am happy to say that […]
The Power of Goal Setting
Struggling to keep employees motivated and passionate? Caught up in the humdrum of daily life? Consider trying goal setting, in the office or in your personal life! Goal setting is beneficial to both personal and professional management. Setting goals, and displaying them, is both motivating and a reminder of the bigger picture. Additionally, it is […]
Four Tips to Maximize your LinkedIn Profile
Today, there are many different social media sites available. So what makes LinkedIn more appealing to professionals? Having just recently joined the one hundred million other users, I wanted to learn more about the site and discover the advantages LinkedIn offers to working professionals over other social media sites. In addition, after reading Jennifer’s blog […]
Three Guidelines to Establish Your Personal Brand
As PR pros, we’re invariably asked by clients to help them establish, protect and/or enhance their brands, but how often do we pause to ensure our personal brands receive the same treatment? Personal brands can help garner new business, pique the interest of new talent for recruiting purposes and even land you a new job. […]
Building (and Maintaining) a Sense of Passion in Small Business Settings
The CEO and founder of OtterBox, Curt Richards, recently posted a byline article for Inc. Magazine about maintaining workforce passion in a small business. Since many of our clients are start-up companies that are growing, and as a small-but-growing business ourselves, we thought we would share a few of Curt’s key findings to ensure that […]
Weaving Together Moving Parts: OmniPlan for iPad Launch
Executing on a successful launch requires careful planning and integrating a lot of moving parts. By leveraging a variety of platforms and creating a rolling thunder type of buzz, a product launch will likely make more of a splash than simply distributing a press release. Recently, we partnered with the Omni Group to launch OmniPlan […]
Five Key Differences Between Working at Large PR Agencies and Boutique PR Firms
As a recent addition to the Communiqué PR staff, I thought my first post here would be well-suited to cover the differences in PR agency culture when transitioning from a large agency to a boutique firm. I experienced a minor culture shock when making the switch, but I’m quickly assimilating and loving the change! I’ve […]