How to Host a Legendairy Event: An Overview of the Darigold Farm Tour
Over the last year, Communiqué PR has been working with Darigold, a dairy co-op, and in that time we have promoted its new naturally white cheddar cheese, planned and hosted an event for the Sunnyside Plant expansion, and shared an abundance of delicious Darigold recipes. After a year of great results highlighting the products, the […]
Seven Tips for Using Facebook Live
Since it went public in January 2016, Facebook Live has earned significant attention, with many live streams going mainstream. Streams that have received major national attention include “Chewbacca Mask Lady,” the U.S. House of Representatives sit-ins, as well as numerous videos of shootings, public protests and arrests. There have also been some very interesting and […]
The Great British Baking Show Turns PR Into a Piece of Cake
As you probably know, one of the world’s most elite competitions recently ended. This event featured an incredibly talented group of men and women who dedicated countless hours to perfecting their craft, pushing themselves to be a star among their peers. From your couch, you acted as any good spectator would – cheering them on […]
How to Successfully Pitch via Email
Hi there, Hope this blog post finds you well. I’m reaching out to you on behalf of Communiqué PR, a boutique public relations firm in Seattle. We have broad experience in media relations and content development, and over the years we’ve learned some solid practices in sending email pitches to reporters and editors. In today’s […]
PR Professionals: Put on Your Helmet and Tie Up Your Laces
With the NFL season right around the corner I, along with most of America, have had football on my mind. Will Seattle’s Seahawks make it to another Super Bowl? How will the Denver Broncos play without Peyton Manning leading them on the field? With all my thoughts about the upcoming season, I realized that football […]
Unlocking the Hidden Talent in Your Organization
Most people have more power than they realize. Organizations that help the individuals on their teams identify, harness and effectively use their power are more likely to achieve business success. To identify their own power, employees should ask themselves, “On your very best day at work – the day you come home and think you […]
The Art of Storytelling in Public Relations – 5 Narrative Elements
Storytelling is intrinsic to every culture. From creation myths to legends and folk tales, it’s at the core of what makes us human and how we relate to others and our world. According to the Evolution of Storytelling and Fairy Tales by Princeton Press, as soon as humans developed the capacity for speech, “humans began […]
How Your PR Agency Can Help Drive Content Marketing Success
Content marketing continues to be a top priority for B2B (and B2C) marketers. However, with often limited resources and subject matter, and experts to develop original content and repurpose it across multiple channels, many content marketing programs remained stalled. Indeed, according to the “2016 B2B Content Marketing Trends – North America” survey report from the […]
The Game of PR – What We Can Learn From Our Favorite Game of Thrones Characters
I’m admittedly a little too into HBO’s Game of Thrones. Through the months of March, April and May you can find me around the office discussing new theories and predictions and analyzing characters’ developing personalities. With the recent finale and the laundry list of Emmy nominations, I was inspired to take a closer look at […]
Augment the Reality of Your Business?
After surpassing the number of daily Twitter users, seeing more engagement than Facebook and becoming the biggest US mobile game in history, Pokémon Go undoubtedly has the world talking. For those who have not read or heard about the game, Pokémon Go is a free mobile app that uses your phone’s GPS to enable the […]