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I was stopped at a PA Turnpike rest stop last week, gassing up for the final leg of my trip back to Philadelphia. As I began pumping, the video monitor at the pump sprang to life. I prepared myself to tune out, when an entirely unexpected thing happened. Clever business factoids – news that I … Keep reading
By: Meg Yocum & Mikayla Ickes The other week, the BPR team attended the annual Social Media Day PHL conference to learn about the latest trends in social media practices for businesses. Social media is an ever-evolving landscape, where algorithms and best practices seem to change almost daily. However, here are some of the day’s … Keep reading
I have been urging our team to tune into the January 6 hearings. My advice is not motivated by political reasons (though I think every American citizen should pay attention to these hearings as part of our responsibility to stay informed). Rather, I am advocating for communications professionals to watch them for two critical reasons … Keep reading
Local Executives Have One Thing on Their Minds I attended a CEO Roundtable this morning featuring a panel of business leaders talking about “The Top 10 Things Keeping the C-Suite Up at Night.” Hosted by talent acquisition firm The O’Connor Group, the event’s four panelists were: Brian Begley, CFA, Principal, PhiCap Advisors Jennifer Dempsey Fox, … Keep reading
Long gone are the days that you will hear someone refer to something as “the cat’s pajamas” or call something “bogus.” The kids these days just don’t “dig it.” It’s not that they’re “goons” – like every other generation, Gen Z-ers have developed their own slang. Do you think you know Gen Z slang? … Keep reading
Law firms can range in size from individual attorneys in a solo practice to large law firms with thousands of attorneys. Engaging with media and positioning attorneys as thought leaders in their respective practices is crucial for attorneys in any size law firm. However, the ways in which public relations professionals go about providing media … Keep reading
Anytime a source is considering speaking to the media, they should be informed of their options and understand the reporter’s expectations. One of the specifications they need to be aware of is whether the interview will be on or off the record. Speaking on-record means that any shared information can be used freely, and the … Keep reading
For most people, horses are beautiful creatures that grace the covers of books such as Black Beauty and National Velvet. Perhaps you remember reading Misty of Chincoteague as a child or being gifted a Breyer horse during the holiday season. However, few people are aware of the intricacies of the equestrian world, and even fewer … Keep reading
On Monday nights at 8:00 p.m., the words, “Will you accept this rose?” echo in living rooms across America as another starry-eyed adult looks for love. One by one, contestants on The Bachelor are either granted a single rose and another week to fall in love, or they’re rejected and sent home. Now in its … Keep reading
For one week each summer, sharks take over the airwaves on Discovery Channel. Now in its 33rd year, Shark Week is the longest-running program in cable television history. So, how did Shark Week amass such a dedicated following to return year after year? Read on to learn about the three ways in which Discovery got … Keep reading