PR Agencies

Thought Leaders Key to Revamp of Teen Brand

June 1st, 2015 by

Launched in 2008 as Virtual Piggy (VPIG), Oink realized that it needed to rebrand to increase its appeal to the hip, young Generations Y and Z that its products were created for, as well as their parents—the buyers of the digital wallet service. The revamp needed to differentiate the brand, whose products include an app and a debit card, from competitors in what is an increasingly congested market.

To Hire or Not To Hire? Why PR Agency Support Is a Necessity, Not a Luxury

May 21st, 2015 by

PR agency support is vital for forward-thinking businesses, providing an external solution for just about every communications need.

A Day in the Life of PR: Win a $500 AmEx Gift Card

May 21st, 2015 by

Send us a 90-second clip of a Day in the Life of your PR team and you may win a $500 AmEx gift card.

PR News Salary Survey: Writing Still Viewed as Most Important Skill for Advancement

May 19th, 2015 by

Those skills deemed the most important for advancement within an organization are the kind of skills that brought PR pros to the dance in the first place: writing and pitching the media.

Making Time for Face Time With PR Clients

May 18th, 2015 by

While it’s possible to conduct business without ever meeting in-person with clients in certain cases, but we shouldn’t forget about the value of such interactions.

Small and Midsize Agencies Prospering

May 18th, 2015 by

The financial performance of small and midsize PR agencies remains strong. Operating profit rose an average 17.3 percent in 2014, compared with 15.9 percent in 2013, according to an exclusive study conducted by Gould + Partners.

3 Reasons Why Email Marketing And PR Agencies Should Work Together

May 14th, 2015 by

PR practitioners are looking for ways to meld modern marketing tactics into their plans. And many are discovering that email marketing is one of the best crossover tools.

5 Questions Nonprofits Should Ask PR Agencies Before Hiring Them

May 13th, 2015 by

Before they pull the trigger on expenditures, nonprofits have to make sure they’re a worthy investment. Hiring a PR agency is no exception.

The Week in PR, May 4 – May 11

May 11th, 2015 by

Airbnb sends a strong message and Walmart’s insult to injury.

Hard Work Begets Talent

May 11th, 2015 by

“My parents taught me quitting is not an option. My mom is an educator and my dad was a forester. They were all about giving back to the community. Although I’ve had great jobs and some not-so-great jobs, I’ve never quit a job.”