The RH Strategic Seattle office continues to grow! Introducing our newest Account Executive Danielle, who answers some questions about herself and her public relations background. Read more about Danielle Ruckert. *** Tell us about your PR background prior to joining RH Strategic. Before joining RH Strategic, I built national communications campaigns focused on child nutrition research…
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…
We are fortunate to have our fingers on the pulse of two of the country’s major business and tech hubs: Washington, D.C. and Seattle. This bi-coastal approach can provide great value to our clients, especially when they seek engagement with industry influencers on policy and federal business as well as technology (including health IT, EdTech…
Twitter. Facebook. Facebook Live. Instagram. Pinterest. Periscope. The list goes on. Social media is at the forefront of our modern society, with companies of all shapes and sizes trying to figure out how to use these various platforms in a way that achieves business objectives. This could be anything from increasing thought leadership, to engaging…
As public relations professionals, often when we think of earning attention for our clients, we think of media relations. In today’s highly competitive landscape, high-profile media placements cannot be your only tactic to gain brand recognition. This is where an awards program strategy comes into play. The media marketplace is so saturated with every company…
In some ways, breaking news is the essence of PR. You either want to be the one breaking the news, or the one benefiting from the crescendo of media attention. The challenging bit is being poised to capitalize on the opportunity before someone else does. I’m proud of our RHockstar team for really mastering this…
One of my favorite clients likes to say, “A successful business is a story told well,” and the only thing better than a well-told business story is a story featuring one of its customers. Needless to say, this kind of endorsement is valuable in both PR and lead generation. One of the most challenging aspects…
