No one wants to admit it, but there is a bit of a love-hate relationship between public relations professionals and the media. It shouldn’t be that way and it certainly doesn’t have to be. I read far too often online … Continue reading We All Need Each Other
As the Super Bowl approaches this weekend, thoughts of touchdowns and interceptions quickly shift to the second game played on that fateful Sunday night. Everyone quiets down as play stops and the score fades to black. It is time for … Continue reading Making the Most of Your Campaign
The way people consume information has changed drastically over the last few years and everyone has had to make adjustments — not just the media. If your organization is not functioning as your own media outlet, you are not taking … Continue reading Acquire Your Own All-Access Credential
We all have something to say. Whether we enjoy verbalizing it or not, we all have an opinion. Expressing those opinions can not only be valuable to you, but to your entire organization. Thought leadership is a fancy term for … Continue reading Are You Prepared To Be A Thought Leader?
It is no surprise that our dependence on digital media has revolutionized the way we connect with people. And, though many public relations fundamentals will always remain, many things have changed when it comes to interactions with media. Reporters’ jobs … Continue reading How Digital Changes Media Relations
In public relations, relationships are of the highest priority. If you don’t have solid relationships your job is extremely difficult – and, let’s face it, not all that exciting. PR professionals were born communicators and it is vital to be … Continue reading 7 Ways to Build Relationships in PR and Keep Them
Are you willing to work for free? Because you should be evaluating what worth your salary truly holds. Okay, maybe working for free isn’t ideal (or fun). But do you love what you do for a living? Do you truly have a passion for your work? Trust me, I know living comfortably is nice. It’s even preferred. But living comfortably and detesting going to work every day equals a miserable life. And no one wants to be miserable. If you are in a job and you don’t truly enjoy it, or if you’re currently searching for a job there are … Continue reading You Should Work for Free
Your brand has a lot to say but if you aren’t visible do you really exist? More than ever a strong online presence is vital, not just to future growth but to current survival. My dad and I were leaving … Continue reading 5 Tips for Online Success
The last few weeks have been stressful, frustrating, aggravating, confusing, humbling, boring and unimaginably fulfilling and full of blessings. That’s kind of how challenges in life go, isn’t it? I found out in the first week after starting a new career that … Continue reading Humility at its finest
I’ve been reminded this week of God’s goodness in every situation. You just have to be open to seeing it. Trust me there have been moments of hurt, anger and a huge hit to my confidence, but there have also been so many moments of relief, empowerment and an unbelievable amount of support and love — what a blessing!! I read this quote today and it really hit home. It’s so beautiful and kind, but so powerful: “You may fear the Lord has passed you by, but it is not so: He who counts the stars, and calls them by … Continue reading He is good in everything
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