Lauren Cochran shares some commonly held beliefs about Twitter she’s encountered while overseeing the social media presence of the NBA’s Miami Heat.
Stories by Mark Renfree


How CVS Health and Its Agency Maximized a Hashtag’s Buzz
May 1st, 2015 by Mark RenfreeTwitter is all about the hashtag. Everyone wants a new hashtag to trend high, but wanting and doing are two different things.

Can McDonald’s Revitalize Its Brand?
April 23rd, 2015 by Mark RenfreeThe fast-food giant is doing more than just cutting dead weight as it looks ahead to recover from the declining profitability of its brand.

Top PR Job Hunting Mistakes to Avoid [Infographic]
April 17th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeThere are a few things to keep in mind — not to mention pitfalls to avoid—when navigating the space between jobs.

NFL’s First Full-Time Woman Referee a Token Gesture?
April 9th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeIn some ways Sarah Thomas can be seen as a one-size-fits-all response to the league’s PR problems.
4 Free Twitter Measurement Tools You Can Use Right Now
April 3rd, 2015 by Mark RenfreeThere is a vibrant ecosystem of services tailored to measuring Twitter—vanity metrics and beyond.

5 Reasons Why Periscope and Meerkat Matter to PR Pros
March 27th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeWith more influencers and everyday users streaming everyday, it’s time for communicators to take a serious look at streaming.

5 Things Communicators Should Know About Facebook’s Messenger Updates
March 20th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeThe evolution of Messenger as a new kind of social network marks a shift away from public communication in the digital space that began with Snapchat.

5 SEO Tips for Press Release Writing
March 13th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeSearch engines will cast the broadest net for a press release. But how can a release be made to swim where most content will sink?
CSR Awards 2015: CSR on a Shoestring
March 12th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeWinner: Nebo Agency — Nebo Launches Choose ATL Passion Project to Tell City’s Untold Story Choose ATL is a community driven campaign to brand the city of Atlanta as a digital hub. The initiative showcased… Continued