The Importance of Disconnecting on Vacation
I just came back from vacation – my first in five years to be exact (don’t ask, it’s a long story involving companies closing and new jobs). It was truly one of the best vacations I’ve ever taken, and it…
On a Bicycle Built for Two
What does a tandem bicycle have to do with public relations? Good communication. My husband and I are avid cyclists. While we each own and frequently ride single bicycles, our favorite thing to do on weekends is to take our…
Spring Cleaning: Taking it to the Office
Each year around this time, I get the urge to purge my closets of old clothing, steam clean my carpets and scrub every surface in my home. As a Type-A PR practitioner, I often take this energy into my office, using…
How to Secure Media Coverage When There Are Fewer Journalists To Pitch
Anyone who practices public relations knows how competitive it has become to secure quality media coverage these days. This is the direct byproduct of a shrinking media landscape and the explosion of technology that is constantly inundating us with information…
5 Tips for the Busy Career-Minded Millennial
I know, I know. I sensed the proverbial eye roll as soon as the word “millennial” was mentioned. Entitled, inexperienced, obsessed with selfies − millennials seem to be branded with this negative stigma. But, there are many young adults in…
5 Grammar Mistakes to Clean out of your Vocabulary This Spring
Spring cleaning isn’t all about closets. Account coordinator Jen Tedeschi looks at some common grammar mistakes that should be tossed to the curb.
How Did We Get Here?
As college students scramble to firm up work plans for the summer, Executive Vice President Nancy Page looks at the dispute surrounding unpaid internships.
There’s No Such Thing as Bad Publicity – Or is There?
A few companies seem to be pushing the boundaries of good taste, leading some to question the old adage, “There’s no such thing as bad publicity.” Assistant Vice President Nicole Lasorda takes a look.
The Horrible, Awful, No Good Week
Last week was a very bleak week for journalism — both for those who report the news and those who depend upon it to shape their world views. President Anne Buchanan has some reflections.
The Art of the Apology
Journalists and public relations practitioners are buzzing today about Brian Williams’ apology for an untrue story in which he was personally involved. Vice President Emily DiTomo takes a look at the art of the apology.