Fake news is all around us, from disinformation related to election security to misinformation about effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. While rapid response is in our nature, as PR professionals, every one of us in this industry has a responsibility to adhere to the highest standards of accuracy and truth in advancing the interests of…
Congratulations on getting your teams successfully transitioned to remote work and video meetings. Everyone’s patience for the background distractions, wi-fi drop-offs and muted banter continues to show resilience. Yet there are moments when the stakes are high and there are no do-overs – a keynote speech, a live media interview, an investor pitch, an important…
In the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, the media was all COVID all the time. Reporters were racing to cover the latest death toll as the virus spread like wildfire across the US. It felt like every minute there was a new update from the government. Flash forward two months, and the temperature is changing….
In 2014, we wrote a blog introducing readers to the top 11 cybersecurity reporters at that time. Much has changed in the past five years. Cybersecurity has evolved to protect businesses and individuals from the ever-shifting threat landscape. Today, cybersecurity experts are focused on deepfakes, quantum computing and increasing regulation, including the California Consumer Privacy…
When you hear the word “intern,” you probably picture someone answering phones or getting coffee. Traditional internships are more focused on exposing young professionals to office work than on building real skills, and as a result most interns move on without gaining the experience they need to excel in a full-time position. But what if…
“Sorry, we don’t cover vendor news.” “We only accept vendor talks as sponsored content.” “If you would like to contribute an article, our Brand Voice team has information about that.” These common responses are familiar for anybody who works with a software vendor on its communications team. All too often an innovative solution that fulfills…
Most media-savvy public relations professionals understand the 24-hour news cycle and know stories will fade in and out of relevance throughout the day, prompting news outlets to rush to deliver the latest news to stay ahead of competitors. However, PR pros should also be aware of another trend that can earn their client sustained coverage:…
In today’s world of the 24-hour news cycle and the ability for any person’s tweet, video or image to go viral, it’s vital that all PR professionals are well-versed in basic crisis management. By moving quickly, a PR team can protect a company’s reputation and prevent headlines that damage a bottom line. Headlines today…
Let’s kill the RFP as a tool to find the best PR firm. Having been on the receiving end of numerous RFPs over the years, I can confidently state it is time to replace them with a simpler, yet far more effective process. As it happens, a lot of PR-agency RFPs represent lost time for the…
For companies that want to join the conversation and elevate their brand, traveling to D.C. for an influencer tour to meet with thought leaders and industry advocates can be both informative and mutually beneficial. A CEO who sets aside a couple of days for face-to-face meetings in D.C. can yield significant long-term results. RH Strategic recently…
Successful PR programs are built on a healthy, productive relationship between the client and the PR agency. Savvy partners take the time to assess the quality of their relationships and have frank discussions about them. When something goes off track and there is no communication about it, the seeds of a separation between client and…
Connecting with reporters and analysts or landing a speaking opportunity at a top-level industry event are great ways to position your company as a thought leader. But there’s another key pillar in any thought-leadership strategy that is often forgotten: blogging. Establishing a successful, corporate blog has myriad advantages; here are three to consider: It’s a…
