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.
Tips for Developing a Customer Survey
Today’s marketing communication professionals have a plethora of tools they can use to connect with current and prospective customers. Whether it is engaging in a strategic social media or PR campaign, hosting webinars or speaking engagements, or pursuing traditional marketing tactics, companies are often evaluating what the right marketing mix is to effectively reach their […]
Using Video to Communicate to the Masses
With today’s expansive digital media landscape, information is published and consumed faster than ever before. In order to capture the attention and mindshare of your key target audiences, it has become even more important to utilize rich, multimedia assets to accompany your traditional press materials. And while the infographic has become increasingly popular to convey […]
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 […]
Road Trip to Spokane: MarCom and Strategic Public Relations
Last Friday, Colleen Moffitt and I had the opportunity to speak to the members of the Spokane MarCom Association about the importance of strategic public relations. The journey to Spokane was one we will never forget. We began our descent into the city only to have our landing aborted, turning us back to Seattle due […]
Subject Lines That Are Sexy
Half of the battle of pitching is getting a reporter to open your email. Now-a-days like many industries reporters are doing more with less. That means less time available, they need the information fast and efficiently. Before coming to Communiqué PR, I was a reporter at a small TV station and managing my inbox was […]
Results for RPI: “Customizing” Key Messages and PR Plan to Announce a Strategic Company Acquisition
We recently started working with RPI, Inc., a leader in make-on-demand private label personalized products, such as photo books, greeting cards and stationery products, for mass and specialty retailers. As we began our engagement, it was fascinating to learn more about mass customization (the ability for a consumer to tailor a product’s appearance, features or […]
Executive Leadership Transitions and Achieving Coverage
Changes in executive leadership can be an exciting time for a company. Change often signals a continuation of momentum or the start of a new direction. These announcements are also interesting to media, who get to know executives in their given industries over time through numerous briefings and product announcements. Recently, Opscode, the leader in […]