Category: Public Relations

How to Start a Company While in College: Thoughts From a 21-year-old CEO

Josh Kim, a college senior and founder of The Cubby — an art marketplace for college students — on how to jumpstart an entrepreneurial career.

Despite What You Learned Growing Up, It’s A Good Thing To Talk To Strangers

Talking to someone you don’t know can open up new horizons — horizons you could never even imagine. Despite what you learned growing up, talking to strangers is one of the most important social components of business.

PR Strategy at the State Level: How Katie Shorey and Her Team Are Spreading the Love About Maine

Live + Work in Maine’s director of engagement Katie Shorey shares her experiences bringing fabulous new talent to my home state.

How PR Can Build Your Business A Bank Account Of Goodwill

Public relations can go a long way — long before crisis strikes. PR can help build your bank account of goodwill, granting you the positive capital to survive the ebbs and flows of positive and negative publicity.

Nancy Marshall Shares Her Best Tips for Authentic, Impassioned PR with Lynne Golodner of the Make Meaning Podcast

Learn more about The PR Maven’s path to public relations, plus she shares some tips about how to adapt to the changing demands of the increasingly online industry.

PR Pros: Don’t Send Generic Press Releases; Use Customized Pitches

Just because press releases are sent often doesn’t make them effective. To the contrary, today’s PR professionals lean on generic press releases too much, when customized pitches are the way to go.

PR Lessons from Oprah Winfrey: What an Interaction With The Superstar Taught This Agency Owner

Founder of boutique PR firm GreatHerGood Jackie Berlowski shares her best tips for building meaningful professional relationships and executing exceptional public relations campaigns at every level.

Why Social Media Matters For Google SEO

Whether staying connected or learning the latest trends and techniques, we spend a lot of time on social media. Learn how social media can be used constructively for PR purposes.

Rating an Influencer

How important is it for brands to evaluate influencers before using them for promotions or sponsorships? This blog identifies some key areas to consider for potential influencer partnerships.

Why It’s Invaluable When People Say ‘I’ve Heard Of You’

What does it mean when someone says, “I’ve heard of you”? It means that your brand has value, and hearing that only adds more positive capital to your brand.