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.
5 Resolutions Every PR Pro Can Use in 2015
As clichéd as it may sound, making resolutions is a great way to reflect on the past 12 months and pinpoint areas where you can make a positive change in the year ahead. From one public relations practitioner to another, here…
4 Christmas Tunes, PR-ified
I don’t know about you, but my office has been filled with the seasonal sounds of the *NSYNC Holiday station on Pandora for a solid six weeks now (I’m a bit Christmas-obsessed). Although, have you ever heard a song so…
10 Struggles PR Professionals Know Too Well, As Depicted By Dogs
Although I’m still a newbie in the world of public relations, there are several things I’ve already realized I will face throughout my career that will cause stress, panic, and probably even make me question my sanity. These are situations…
Lessons I Learned From Bartending That I Now Apply to PR
You might not think a job as a bartender would prepare you for a career in public relations, but Buchanan PR intern Christina Dudley says otherwise.
Throwback Thursday: How My Time as a College Newspaper Editor Prepared Me for My PR Career
In this week’s blog, intern Jen Tedeschi considers the PR lessons she learned when she was an editor at her college newspaper.
It’s Not What You’re Not
Executive Vice President Nancy Page argues that it’s time to rebrand nonprofits, asking why not focus on what they are rather than what they are not.
The Oft-Overlooked Boilerplate
Never underestimate the boilerplate! Some reminders why in this week’s blog post.
The Importance of Building Your Personal Brand
Social media provides an excellent — and often free — way to help bulk up your personal band. Account Coordinator Megan Keohane offers five quick tips in this week’s blog post.