People have their own vision of what public relations is really about. Whether you learned from TV, movies or from watching crisis PR personnel during a press conference “spin” a story, everyone has their own image of what the career is like. However, once you’ve worked in...
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4 Lessons for a PR Newbie
Public Relations is one of the most misunderstood professions in existence. With so many layers and aspects that are not apparent to the public eye, it can be easy to be misunderstood. If you are new to the PR industry, there are some key lessons to learn to allow yourself...
Keeping Negative Thoughts Away
“Get out of your head, dude.” I cannot tell you how many times I have heard this expression while sharing my thoughts, ideas or stressors with friends over a cocktail. The truth is, you don’t get far in business without training yourself to look at each challenge from...
6 Keys to Effective Content Marketing
It doesn’t take a genius to understand that marketing is a little more complex these days. Your marketing program should be full of a lot of moving parts, built on the idea that marketing is now a two-way street. Gone are the days of the one-way shouting match to get your...
Ad Madness
Budweiser Since Budweiser began they have been able to provide an experience with each of their ads. With this campaign they don’t just give viewers beer; they give them a hot day at the pool with attractive women. Budweiser has stayed at the top of the field when it comes...
Big Changes Come to Instagram
Big change is heading to Instagram. Since creation, you’ve been used to seeing all the photos in your feed in chronological order. If you are like me, you open the Instagram app and keep scrolling until you hit a picture that you remember seeing before. Done. All caught...
Social Media for Introverts
For some it’s hard to put themselves out there in social settings. However, that doesn’t have to translate to your social media platforms. One can be an introvert and still be successful and socially active online. Here are some tips to help you stay active and out there...
4 Simple Ways to Cut Startup Expenses
One of the best ways to increase your chances and give your business the time it needs to learn and adjust to the market is to slash your expenses. Here's four ways to make that happen: Hire Cleverly You need manpower, but you can't quite afford it. How do you pay...
Create Momentum, See Growth
If there is one thing that is constant in business, and in life, it's change. If change is constant, this means that your business is either in a state of growth or one of deterioration. Nothing ever stays the same. Look no further than your own body for proof....
4 Branding Buzzwords that Must Die
We talk with a lot of start-up companies and young entrepreneurs every day. When asked to describe their brand, or their concept, it seems as though we are always hearing many of the same buzz-words. These are descriptors that are designed to set the brand apart, and make...