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Toxins as Relationship-Killers

February 23rd, 2015 by

Just like a virus, relationship toxins can’t be quickly eradicated once they’re in your brain; however, they’re susceptible to inoculation. Once you know they exist, you can build natural defenses to prevent them from taking root in the future.

Creating Brand Equity in a Commoditized Industry

February 23rd, 2015 by

Increasing awareness of your client (especially in a highly commoditized industry) within a niche vertical can be challenging. Brownstein Group was tasked with establishing Graham Co.’s healthcare division as a group of healthcare industry professionals, not merely insurance brokers who specialize in healthcare.

Curtain Rising for PR to Produce Bolder Events

February 23rd, 2015 by

Despite the digital onslaught and consumers being surgically attached to their smartphones—and seldom looking up from said devices—live events and conferences increasingly are becoming key marketing components for brands and organizations.

PR News CSR Awards Nominees 2015

February 20th, 2015 by

Hall of Fame • The Allstate Foundation’s Purple Purse • Office Depot Foundation’s National Backpack Program • Time Warner Cable’s Connect a Million Minds Agency CSR A-List • APCO Worldwide •

Storytelling: Key to Engaging Investors

February 16th, 2015 by

By consistently telling an authentic story, you will make it difficult for activists to mischaracterize you later.

PR News Nonprofit Awards Nominees 2015

February 16th, 2015 by

Top brands and organizations vie for PR News’ NonProfit Awards.

The 12-Step Method…to Jargon-Free PR Writing

February 16th, 2015 by

Much has been written about the importance of eliminating jargon and buzzwords. Yet we continue to have a difficult time weaning ourselves from jargon and corporatespeak.

Inquiring Minds

February 16th, 2015 by

Not every campaign needs a paid/earned/owned media strategy, of course, but most every marketing effort needs an immersive component that will make the respective audience feel vested in the brand.

How to Avoid Social Media Measurement Pitfalls

February 16th, 2015 by

The focus for many social media programs over the last few years has been about “Reach” (e.g. followers, likes and subscribers) and “Engagement” (e.g. shares, retweets, comments). What hasn’t been as easy is proving that a social media program is working.

The Williams Affair: A Teachable Moment for PR

February 16th, 2015 by

From a PR perspective, NBC seemed to flub things from the get-go, allowing Williams to tell the public that he was punishing himself.