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To Get Your Story Told During the Holidays, Start Now
Here are five ways to get year-end media coverage.
3 Reasons Why I Code-switch
Do you use your natural dialect in professional settings? Some folks don’t, me included. Learn why.
3 Keys to Collaborative Writing
Here are three key takeaways on collaborative writing that can help make the most of a team effort.
Communications and PR in 2021: It’s All About Trust
We made it! Well, to be precise, we’ve almost made it to the end of 2020 – a year that has presented a boatload of challenges and stresses that seemed unimaginable at this time last year.
2020 Vision: Looking Back to Move Forward
2020 will soon be in the rearview mirror. Good riddance, right? But not so fast. There are plenty of lessons from 2020 that can serve you well in the year ahead.
3 Things We Are Thankful for This Year
Thanksgiving is likely the most resilient of holidays. While it surely looks and feels different this year, its core message never wavers.
5 Ways to Get Media Coverage During the Holidays
Here are five things you can be doing now to help your organization get a leg up on getting its story told during this most-uncommon holiday season.
Your Post-Election PR Primer
Here are four tactics that will help your post-election pitch hit the mark.
Understanding Journalism Ethics in the ‘Fake News’ Era
Why journalism ethics matter to communications professionals.
The Rolling Stone Interview Revisited
Look no farther than the iconic magazine to unearth fresh thought leadership angles.
Is Your Pitch Really Ready for Prime Time?
Before you make that pitch, is it actually ready for media scrutiny?
Let’s Get Ready for the Next Communications Crisis
How to develop a crisis communications protocol.
New Life for the Much-Maligned Press Release
Here's six ways to rethink your press release.
Food for Thought for Thoughtful Communicators
Practical insights on talking about equity, media relations, and more.
Talking About Racial Equity: A Conversation With Antionette Kerr
Making a statement is good. Being honest and reflective is even better.
Navigating an Unprecedented PR Landscape
Here are five ways to keep scoring placements in an unforgiving PR environment.
Our Only Productive Path Forward
True leadership is about listening and being open to true partnership and collaboration.
The Real Cause for our Divisions: Lack of Trust
How do you bring on board those who might not agree with you?
3 Upsides of the Zoom Press Conference
Here are three advantages of a virtual news conference.