At this point, an understanding of the value of blogs seems universal – at least from a marketing perspective. But I’m still surprised by how many organizations I come across that either don’t have a blog or have a blog that they don’t use. I think the perception still exists that having a blog requires…
We’ve spoken about the power of “newsjacking”: inserting our clients’ voices into relevant breaking news cycles, such as the latest technology developments in driverless cars (client: BoldIQ) or the alarming trends in school-based violence (client: Haystax Technology). Newsjacking can be a highly effective method for elevating a company’s profile and demonstrating expertise on a specific…
In the final part of RH Strategic’s series on LinkedIn, we examine the time and effort needed to successfully leverage LinkedIn as part of your strategic communications plan. Become a LinkedIn Regular and Shake Some Digital Hands Like all forms of social media, LinkedIn requires a strong commitment in order to be successful. Networking and…
In the second part of RH Strategic’s series on LinkedIn, we look specifically at the resources provided by LinkedIn and how to best leverage them to gain maximum results. Do More than Dress Up for the Online ‘Networking Gala’ Networking is an integral part of building a brand and reputation in the industry. While some…
It’s time to step away from the countless social media webinars for a minute and face reality: professionals already know how to create a LinkedIn profile. They recognize what constitutes an appropriate headshot, and they understand the language to use when describing their experience and goals. So why does it seem like most resources only…
With high-profile data breaches like Anthem and Sony occurring more frequently, the American public is increasingly anxious for a long-term solution against cybersecurity threats. People are no longer interested in hearing about how hacks happen; instead they want to understand what can be done to prevent them. Intel Security (formerly McAfee) was involved for more…
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…
While home for the holidays, I got asked the inevitable questions by my parents: “So, how is work going? And what exactly do you do?” As I discussed recent projects and client wins, by parents zeroed in on one activity: tweeting. They’re aware of Twitter but don’t really get it. I explained how Twitter lets…
It’s the time of the year when we return home to meet with our friends and family members, share gifts with one another, and rejoice at the thought of less strenuous work hours and workloads (at least for a few weeks). For PR professionals, this is the time to reflect on the past year, refresh,…
Recently, I had the good fortune of being handed one of the “holy grails” of PR: a reporter contact of mine reached out to me with a story idea and wanted to know if I could connect him to a source. Naturally, I was ecstatic he had thought of me and immediately presented the opportunity…
Your big day has arrived. After a lot of hard work to do what is best for your customers, investors and employees, your company is starting to get the recognition it deserves. The Wall Street Journal just emailed you for comment on an emerging trend related to your business. Piece of cake! Story in the…
When people learn that I work at a PR firm in DC, I often get asked if my job is like the TV show Scandal. While crisis management is certainly a component of public relations, it’s not everything. Still, it does seem that most of the exposure companies generate is during times of crises. All…
