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Is Your Pitch Really Ready for Prime Time?
Before you make that pitch, is it actually ready for media scrutiny?
Savvy Social Media from the Sewer
How to inject humor and personality into even the most mundane communications.
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.
Smart Thought Leadership in the Covid-19 Era
Here's three steps to break into your role as a thought leader.
Why Is Your Story Getting Lost in the Coronavirus Crowd?
Here are four questions to ask yourself before hitting send on that pitch.
How to Pitch Journalists During Covid-19
Follow these simple rules to increase your odds of getting news coverage.
Op-eds Offer Opportunity in the Coronavirus Era
Here are five ways you can maximize your chances of getting your op-ed placed during the COVID-19 crisis.
Annual Reports in the Time of Coronavirus
Follow this advice so your annual report doesn't become yet another hurdle during COVID-19.
Communicators: Prepare for the what-ifs
Here are three key questions to ask yourself while creating a contingency plan due to crisis.
Make Your Covid-19 Messages Count: Tips for Avoiding Messaging Fatigue
Here are questions you should ask to help you avoid wasting time with unwanted or unnecessary messages.
Building Credibility in Times of Crisis
Here are three ways to build and maintain trust during a crisis.
How to Avoid the Coronavirus Communications Hall of Shame
Here are some recommendations on how you can avoid tone-deaf messaging.