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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.
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.
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.
Our Only Productive Path Forward
True leadership is about listening and being open to true partnership and collaboration.
3 Upsides of the Zoom Press Conference
Here are three advantages of a virtual news conference.
Smart Thought Leadership in the Covid-19 Era
Here's three steps to break into your role as a thought leader.
Annual Reports in the Time of Coronavirus
Follow this advice so your annual report doesn't become yet another hurdle during COVID-19.
7 PR and Communications Trends for 2020
If there’s one rule of modern communications, it’s that you can’t stand still. As technology keeps evolving and new channels emerge, we have to…
A Year’s Worth of Advice for a Productive 2020
It’s not hard to believe that the year’s almost over. I know this statement runs contrary to everything you’re reading as of late...
3 Op-Eds That Are Helping Nonprofits Make Year-End Headlines
Today is GivingTuesday – the biggest single day of giving of the year for many nonprofits and the unofficial start of the year-end giving season.
Why Gratitude Matters in Communications
With Thanksgiving week upon us, I planned to write a piece on how a core pillar of great leadership communications is showing genuine appreciation.
The 5 Forms of Storytelling Capital
Money isn’t everything. But as anyone who communicates for a company, foundation, or a nonprofit can attest, it sometimes feels that way.
4 Ways to Get Your Story Told During the Holidays
Here are four things you can do to help your organization get its story told.