There’s been a lot of talk lately about the dreaded “R” word: Recession. There are also a lot of discussions happing about what items on a company’s P&L statement go first when the company starts to experience the effects of a downturn in the economy. If you think that cutting your marketing, advertising and public […]
Letters to the Editor vs. Opinions: What’s the Difference?
As public relations professionals, we know that no media hit is too small, and getting your brand’s name and voice out there is crucial to your organization’s reputation. Opinion pieces and letters to the editor (LTEs) are integral to a PR campaign because they can position your brand and individuals within your organization as experts […]
Media Relations and Building Brand Authority
By: Julia Brewster When you think of media relations, you might think about an interview with your company’s CEO about company news or a story about your brand’s new product. Media relations can also serve as a way to build brand awareness and educate your key publics – not necessarily to “sell” something, but to […]
Social Fitness: How Peloton Gained Popularity
Boutique and niche fitness classes have gained popularity over the years, and consumers are spending big portions of their budgets each month to attend them. But, in 2019, the most popular trend has been the Peloton. I have never had an interest in cycle – until those Peloton commercials sucked me in and how they […]
“You’ve Got Mail!”
“You’ve Got Mail!” By Bailey Stitzer, account coordinator Email marketing can be one of the strongest marketing channels for making a profit and retaining customers. However, you would be shocked on the number of brands that can’t write a successful email. According to The Radicati Group, a market research firm based out of California, the […]
A Flood Of Crisis Communications
A Flood Of Crisis Communications By Bailey Stitzer, account coordinator The Flint, Michigan water crisis will go down in history as one of the major health crises of 2016. Whenever something like this happens, there’s a lot to be learned from it; especially as it relates to communications and how the events were handled. For […]