Macworld Innovates to Embrace iOS

Last week, I had the opportunity to attend Macworld|iWorld 2012 on behalf our client the Omni Group, a leading developer of productivity applications made exclusively for Mac OS X, iPhone and iPad. There was much to see during the show from gymnasts jumping on trampolines to showcase Polk Audio’s UltraFit sports headphones to the Silent […]

The Importance of Awards

Every February, I gear up to watch each and every major film nominated for an Academy Award. I fully trust these films will impress and entertain me because of the credibility bestowed by their nominations. They are, by the simple virtue of their selection, deemed to be the best. Everyone may not necessarily agree, but we come to know popular and successful actors, actresses, musicians and the like through these award-winning nominations and achievements.

Doing Well By Doing Good – Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility

There’s a lot being said about corporate social responsibility (CSR) and what companies are doing in the realm of corporate citizenship, philanthropy and social innovation. Today, as activist groups and the media increasingly hold companies accountable for their social actions, CSR has emerged as a key priority for business leaders. However, in order to be credible and effective, it’s important to perceive CSR as an opportunity to better the world while bettering your business, rather than as a damage control strategy or simply a publicity stunt to boost your image.

Visual Storytelling

You’ve heard the old adage: A picture is worth a thousand words. In PR, this saying still rings true when it comes to storytelling. Visual assets can make your message memorable, bring complex data to life and draw more attention to the most important parts of your story, as we explained in our post about infographics last year. Plus, more and more outlets are looking for visual aids to enhance stories.

Seattle Startup Playmark, Scores Big with NFL Players Partnership

Playmark, a Seattle-based startup, recently signed an exclusive partnership with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) to bring businesses and entrepreneurs unprecedented access to the official rights to NFL players. This innovative and unique partnership makes it possible for thousands of app and game developers, independent artists, agencies and businesses of all sizes to gain immediate […]

Driving Awareness on the Issues of Dwarfism With Seattle Children’s Hospital

Did you know that approximately one in every 15,000 children is born with dwarfism, also known as skeletal dysplasia? And that 80 percent of those children have average-height parents? Neither did I. To raise awareness around this condition and to change perceptions of those individuals with dwarfism, Seattle Children’s, Little People of America’s (LPA) Puget […]

Credit Card Processing Options for Nonprofit Organizations

When Molly McWhinnie and I were speaking last week to the group with the Washington State Community Action Partnership, we were asked for recommendations on credit card processing for those who want enable online donations on their nonprofit organization’s website. Since we have not had much experience with this, we decided to take our question […]

Leveraging Social Media for Fundraising: Our Presentation to WSCAP

In today’s world, organizations both large and small are all forced to do more with less. However, for nonprofit organizations that are already under constant pressure to run a lean operation, increase efficiencies and keep costs low, the need to raise money is a constant. The agencies that comprise Washington State Community Action Partnership (WSCAP) […]

Social Media and Election Campaigns

Remember what life was like before we had cell phones? It’s hard to recall what we did without the constant ability to connect with people and more recently, the persistent ability to connect to information with the increase in smartphones. Social media is another innovation that’s fast becoming an engrained part of both our personal […]

Rovio’s Angry Birds Find Happiness on SwaddleDesigns Baby Products

What do Rovio’s Angry Birds, one of the world’s hottest and most popular entertainment and media brands, have in common with SwaddleDesigns®, an award-winning, Seattle-based baby product company? Beyond the common characteristics of loving and protecting their offspring, SwaddleDesigns and Rovio recently announced their definitive agreement granting SwaddleDesigns licensing and merchandising rights to produce Angry […]