Dealing with Picky Journalists and Editors

Getting your press release or news story into a newspaper, on TV, or even a journalist’s blog can be an…

Why Being Adaptable is Crucial to Success in PR

Humans are a funny bunch. Just when you think you have them figured out, they do something completely unexpected. It’s…

The Pros and Cons of Giving An Exclusive

Exclusive! The very word can send waves of excitement through the most hard-nosed reporter. Something about getting a scoop nobody…

When to Tweet a Reporter (And When Not To)

How do you tell when to talk to a reporter on Twitter and when not to? Like emailing them or…

How to Thank a Reporter Who Covered Your Press Release

You wake up one day and check your local newspaper. Lo and behold, right there on the first page, is…

Just the Facts: Ensuring Accuracy in Your Press Releases

When you’re writing a press release, you’re in a constant battle to create an interesting story that grabs journalists’ attention…

How to Use Feature Stories as a Public Relations Tool

What is a Feature Story? In journalism terms, a feature story is an “evergreen” story, meaning that its significance won’t…

PR Defensive Playbook: When Crisis Strikes, Will You Be Ready?

For most of us, the word “crisis” brings to mind something on the scale of Hurricane Katrina or September 11th….

Is a Press Release Your Best Public Relations Bet?

A press release is undoubtedly important when it comes to drumming up publicity for your business. But should it be…

Public Relations Basics: Preparing for a Media Interview

Recently, I was transcribing a very casual media interview; it was an amiable chat, even when the questions got tough….