Everyone makes mistakes, sometimes egregious ones, but in time those can be forgiven. What is not forgiven is lying about your role in bad behavior.
Stories by Richard Brownell


8 Benefits of Business Blogging [Infographic]
May 6th, 2015 by Richard BrownellBlogging is a vital resource for brands looking to expand their audience. It helps acquire new customers and it can establish you as an industry leader.

3 PR Takeaways From Pew’s News Media Report
April 30th, 2015 by Richard BrownellPR communicators can learn a lot from this year’s Pew Research State of the News Media report to help guide their efforts.

7 Tips for Using Social Media in a Brand Crisis
April 27th, 2015 by Richard BrownellEngaging the public on social media is one of the most effective—and dangerous—ways of handling a brand crisis. It can reach around the world in a heartbeat and it offers you a greater degree of control over your message than traditional media, provided you use it correctly.

5 Steps to Building a Thought Leadership Campaign
April 24th, 2015 by Richard BrownellHaving a thought leader in the senior ranks of your brand can be a great benefit, but thought leaders must be cultivated. They cannot be made.

4 Elements of a Successful Blog Strategy
April 23rd, 2015 by Richard BrownellWhether your brand is just starting a blog or you are looking revamp an existing one, there are key points to keep in mind when developing a blog strategy.

8 Rules to Sharpen Your PR Writing
April 21st, 2015 by Richard BrownellGood PR writing does not happen naturally. There are some key rules that can guide your writing and make your PR communications fresh and exciting.

The Game of Thrones of Social Media
April 14th, 2015 by Richard BrownellAs with the battle for the kingdom of Westeros, the contest for which social media network will dominate is far from certain.

6 Pinterest Tips for Telling Your Brand’s Story
April 8th, 2015 by Richard BrownellHere are some tips for telling your brand’s story and building a community on Pinterest, one of the most popular social media networks out there.

How to Get Your Brand Started on Instagram [Infographic]
April 1st, 2015 by Richard BrownellThis infographic demonstrates in a few simple steps how to get your brand set up on Instagram.