7 Steps to Effective PR Strategies

Posted · Add Comment

7 Steps to Effective PR Strategies 1. In the top left in the box called ‘Desired Outcome’ write down one desired outcome from public relations activity that is achievable within the next 90 days. It must be realistic, specific, and measurable. 2. In the top right of the canvas marked ‘Assumptions’ write down the namesContinue Reading

What’s the difference between a news release and a press release?

Posted · Add Comment

What’s the difference between a news release and a press release? It’s very simple.  A press release is about distributing a single piece of information to as large an audience as possible, via the media.  A news release is about communicating news to an identified audience.  What’s the difference between information and news?  That willContinue Reading

Donald Trump’s PR Problem

Posted · Add Comment

Donald Trump’s PR Problem Donald Trump has a serious PR problem – that will keep him out of the White House For Donald Trump to become the next President of the United States, he need strong relationships with both his core supporters that embrace his extreme policies AND more moderate Republican voters.  That’s no meanContinue Reading

5 things about storytelling every entrepreneur can learn from Bill Clinton

Posted · Add Comment

Startup Storytelling – 5 things every entrepreneur can learn from Bill Clinton I’ve been watching as much of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions as I can.  I’ve been comparing the tone, style and credentials of the speakers and looking for tips I can pass on to customers. At the Democratic Convention Bernie Saunders speechContinue Reading

BlackBerry Must Die

Posted · Add Comment

BlackBerry ($BBRY) must die. The company announced today that it is to end production of its Classic handset, reigniting the debate about the company’s future. Many question whether it has one.  As a long-term observer – and critic – of the company’s communications mis-steps, it is clear that BlackBerry’s biggest problem is not the devices, but its ability to sellContinue Reading