Stories by Arthur Solomon, Acme

Always be careful of what you put in writing and what you say, in person or over the phone. With all the hacking going on it’s now more important than ever to remember that “mum’s the word.” Information not to be distributed to the media should never be discussed in public places and should only be discussed on a need-to-know basis.

Let’s face it: Journalists can get along without you. You can’t get along without them. Show respect by getting names correct, knowing the reporter’s beat and being familiar with the publication, not pestering editors about when a story will come out, not complaining about the coverage you get, and following these other tips.

Good client relations are just as important as good results (often more so) in your quest to climb the agency ladder.