Building Buzz for Stealth Mode Companies…Can It Be Done?
A few weeks ago I read an article on TechCrunch surrounding a new stealth company called Hipster and how it has managed to gain significant traction without even unveiling what the company does. As a PR firm we work with a variety of companies in various stages, including stealth mode, so I was intrigued to […]
In Social Media, It Pays to Know Your Audience
Social media is so prevalent in our society that it’s easy to take for granted the fact that different platforms may have different audiences. For example, your followers on Twitter probably don’t know you as well personally as say your Facebook friends. Similarly, LinkedIn is traditionally the place for professional interaction rather than sharing personal […]
What Makes a Good Story?
Securing media coverage is one of the most direct ways to measure success in PR, but placing a compelling story in the right publication is no easy feat. PR professionals must manage their clients’ goals and target a specific audience, while also identifying key elements that may make a newsworthy story. At Communiqué PR, we […]
Super Bowl Ads Get More Than Their :30 of Fame Through Social Media
While America waited for the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers to kick off on Sunday afternoon for Super Bowl XLV, millions of viewers had already previewed some of the ads that were set to air during the game. Each year, the hype and buzz of the commercials shown during the Super Bowl often garner […]
Motivation for Higher Performance: The Purpose Motive v. the Profit Motive
The “Purpose Motive” is a novel concept that purports that people are not motivated to perform at a higher level by money, but rather that performance is only driven by having a sense of purpose. Dan Pink, the author of four bestseller books on the changing world of business, claims the Profit Motive doesn’t work […]
Staying Ahead of the New-Media Curve
The media landscape is continuing to evolve and change, along with the tools available to communicators to disseminate information and engage with key audiences. It is important for us as communicators to stay up on the latest changes and ensure we are leveraging emerging tools to make certain our strategies are executed in an efficient […]
How to Choose the Best Twitter Hashtag
Many companies are now using Twitter to boost their brand awareness, connect with consumers and media, and to publicize announcements. By incorporating “hashtags” at the end of their tweets, companies can denote content that is relevant to a certain interest group. This makes it easy for interested users to find more information or join the […]
What Image Would You Choose?
I often wonder if the founding fathers of photography ever envisioned that imagery would be adopted on such a massive scale as it is in media today. Images are no longer reserved for use by marketers in product packaging and advertising campaigns or for use by the top-tier media outlets. Today, both still images and […]
Marketplace Money Focuses on Social Media and Donations to Charities
The other day I was listening to KUOW and heard a story about how social media is impacting donations to charities. Given our work with a variety of nonprofits and my past writing on the topic, I quickly reached over to turn up the volume on my radio. (My past blog posts include “Tools for […]
Serials Solutions and Case Studies
Case studies can be an excellent way to shape perceptions about a company’s service, software or products. For instance, consider Serials Solutions, a provider of services for more than 3,000 libraries worldwide. When I headed off to college in the late 80s, I took a typewriter not a computer. Similarly, the process of conducting research […]