Amazon transformed the search for talent in Seattle. Now the company’s headed for New York and DC. How will its arrival impact the competition for talent in those regions? RH Strategic Associate Vice President Kara Lundberg explains. How has Amazon’s growth in Seattle affected recruiting there? There’s no denying that Amazon’s dominance in Seattle has made…
One of the most powerful validations of a business idea is when somebody else is willing to invest their time, resources and capital into your business. In technology and software, venture capital firms are perpetually seeking to uncover the next unicorn to invest in. In July, RH clients Integris and DreamBox Learning represented two of…
The 90th Academy Awards are right around the corner, and one of the leading contenders is Steven Spielberg’s The Post, a nail-biting and in-depth look behind The Washington Post’s 1971 decision to publish the top-secret Pentagon Papers. In today’s hot-bed environment of ‘fake news’ labels and increasing attacks on the press, this film resonates more…
For PR agencies with a stake in DC policymaking and regulation, navigating any presidential transition is challenging and the Trump transition is no exception. Beyond the fact that few people know what policies the president will implement, there are new officials joining government agencies, changes in congressional and committee leadership, and right-of-center think tanks moving…
What’s the biggest threat in cybersecurity today? While major breaches like OPM, Sony or Ashley Madison steal most of the headlines, these hacks are only the tip of the iceberg. In working with some of the leading cybersecurity companies, we’re privy to the nuanced ways the industry is changing and many of the hacks that…
What do football and PR have in common? With the culmination of Super Bowl 50 last week, football season has officially come to a close until August. Many of us here at RH Strategic are fans and regularly discuss the latest games and player news. While trying to overcome the disappointing loss of my Carolina…
If you work in technology, follow the technology industry or have ever considered yourself an early adopter, then chances are that come January you are closely watching what happens over four days in Las Vegas. For nearly 50 years now, CES has been the launch pad for consumer electronics products, from the VCR to the more…
We were recently in the Windy City, staffing our public safety software client, SunGard Public Sector, at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference at McCormick Place West. SunGard, which sells records management system (RMS), computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and a variety of other software solutions to public safety agencies across the country, was…
Our society places a lot of emphasis on 3rd party validation – workplace reputations, restaurant or travel reviews (think Yelp! or Trip Advisor) and even entertainment (movies, sports, T.V. shows). The same should be said for public relations credibility. Many agencies and companies seek 3rd party validation for the blood, sweat and tears poured into…
Every day, more of what makes up our daily lives seems to be conducted online. Calendars, address books, notepads and other objects that were commonplace in the physical environment just 15 years ago increasingly exist only online, accessible via our mobile devices. Consumer preferences for mobile over physical transactions are also driving innovations like Apple…
I recently took a Gallup Strengthsfinder survey, which helps people identify their talents and what they do best in order to develop them into strengths. One of my strengths is “Futuristic.” I suppose this is why I was drawn to tech PR. Every day I get to read about emerging, exciting technology trends that promise…
Amazon has consistently proven that it is one of the leading innovators in the internet economy (having announced last year that it would start delivering packages via drone soon.) Now, Amazon has set its sights on another vertical – the smartphone market, with the recent release of the Fire Phone. The phone offers a number…
