MacGyvering A Commercial Real Estate Story Idea

Work out loud. Take your target audiences along for the ride on social media and in news stories. Sharing fun behind-the-scenes on a project can be a fun way to ensure your company’s personality [...]

How PR Helped Nearly Double A Small Business’ Total Income

We once belonged to a networking group which ended meetings with each business owner sharing their goals. I once declared, “I’m here to make more money.” The room erupted in laughter. I inferred [...]

Snow Stops Work In Its Tracks and Rightfully So

During a perfectly productive workday, snow started to fall in Scottsdale. I peered though a window to barely decipher a few flakes falling against the horizon. However, more snow began to drop [...]

14 Tips From Starbucks’ Red Collectible Holiday Cups

Starbucks announced its holiday drinks are back and that it’s giving customers a red collectible holiday cup when they order holiday drinks.   “This year’s cup will warm your heart as well as [...]

Chris Pratt Controversy Reinforces Value Of Influencers During Crisis

Unlike his character Emmet Brickowski, everything was not awesome for Chris Pratt. People on social media characterized the movie star as the “worst Hollywood Chris” after he joked [...]

Inventive Ways To Keep Employees In Touch and Engaged 

by Gina Butchin “Necessity is the mother of invention.” This year has created an unprecedented opportunity for professional communicators to flex our creativity and adaptability. Seemingly, [...]

The Power of Employee Communications

In the age of coronavirus, employee communications is illustrating its value as the company glue. Oftentimes, it seems companies spend so much time, energy and money focusing on their customers [...]

Is It Sexist Or Do Male Grocery Shoppers Need Improved PR?

You would think I enjoy grocery shopping especially during off-peak hours. The pleasant, upbeat music. The brightly-lit aisles. The rush of cool air in the frozen section. Particularly on a [...]

7 Tips For Schools On Communicating About COVID-19 With Parents And Staff

COVID-19 might be leading school districts to communicate with parents and staff more than ever before. Mitigation plans. Differing opinions. Heated topics. Staying one step ahead is difficult.  [...]

How Can Schools Protect Both Students and Their Image Amid COVID-19?

School districts face extremely complicated circumstances. They are in crisis mode. Staff is scrambling. COVID-19, mask policies and positive tests stretch far beyond past school controversies [...]