by Kerry O’Grady I’ve been in media for over 12 years. I’ve been teaching communication to undergrad and graduate students for seven of them. My personality precedes me in both work and personal life: I have no problem speaking my mind. In fact, it’s well-known you shouldn’t ask my opinion unless you want a completely […]
By Laura Kane, Chief Communications Officer, PRSA In a world where consumers are only a click away from access to information about organizations and people that may or may not be accurate, we need to make sure that we have a plan in place to manage our reputations, both personally and professionally. Many organizations have […]
by Cristina Martin, PRSA Tri-State Treasurer Sometimes you have to remind yourself where you actually live because it can feel like you’re in a different city every night. This can be a harsh reality for those who have clients that are out of state or out of the county. There are 458.9 million domestic business […]
Guest Post by Bradley Honan As Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg demonstrated over the last several days with his congressional testimonial, Facebook continues to dominate headlines with threats they are facing as an organization. Two of these threats are getting almost all the coverage, but I would argue a third issue is far more serious – […]
Guest Blog by Christa Conte If you work in communications, it’s likely that you’ve compared the experience of a new biz pitch or development of a campaign to “giving birth.” From the spark of an idea to the nurturing and public release of a campaign, it’s truly a labor of love. Having fairly recently, in […]
by Brian Hyland Our media relations strategy was all set… our client had a unique story to tell; the pitch was solid; we had conducted research on the outlet, settled on the best method and timing for outreach. We even sent a book by mail to the producer before placing a call, as is the […]
Guest post by Aaliyah Miller “Each one, teach one.” – An African proverb The African proverb above has a strong significance in my life. It’s significance is two-fold; historical and practical. According to Wikipedia, the short yet powerful phrase, “originated in the United States during slavery, when Africans were denied education, including learning to read. […]
Greater Connecticut Chapter – PRSA NEW DATE: THURSDAY APRIL 19, 2018 Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT Annual Meeting – Panel Discussion Fake News and Fancy Free Reporting – How to Tell Your Story in the 21st Century. Format Panel Introducer – Greater Connecticut Chapter PRSA Officer Moderator – Diane Orson – Host Morning Edition […]
By Ken Scudder Sam Nunberg’s two in-person interviews (on CNN and MSNBC), and his phone-in to Katy Tur, were classic counter-examples of how to handle oneself with the media. Nunberg ranted, raved, whined, and played the martyr, leading those on both sides of the aisle genuinely concerned for his well-being. Nunberg could have made some […]
Attention PRSA Tri-State Members! PRSA New York is generously extending the “member rate” discount to us for the 2018 Big Apple Awards. We can save $50 on a single entry, $100 on two entries, and $150 on three. There are also two categories that have no-charge: Media Group entries and In-House Communication Group entries. The […]