Published on November 8, 2019, at 2:45 p.m. by Ally Denton. Public relations professionals are no strangers to the media. We are constantly keeping up with news and trends — ensuring we are at the cusp of anything newsworthy. In this field it’s common to
Published on June 3, 2019, at 7:11 a.m. by Olivia Lake. Airport departure screens are filled with names of travel destinations, ranging from Charlotte to Dallas to San Francisco and everywhere in between. Travel destinations recruit visitors, and oftentimes public relations professionals are the movers
Published on October 30, 2017, at 2:47 p.m. by Mallory McDonald. According to the Public Relations Society of America, “Public relations is a strategic communications process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.” But what actually falls under PR, and how do
Published on June 19, 2017, at 10:47 a.m. by Terrika Woods. The sports industry is a dream career path for most communicators. Whether the NFL, NBA, NHL or MLB, communicators are drawn to the sports industry. But what about minor league sports? Minor League Baseball
Published on December 30, 2016, at 6:22 p.m. by Kennedy Studdard. Maybe it’s the way she commands a room. Or maybe it’s the way she makes herself extremely approachable. Perhaps it’s her ability to effectively communicate a story, a message, or an idea and create
Pitches to public relations publications share many similarities with those to news outlets, but it’s important to know the nuances of working with industry media to get the coverage you deserve.
Posted: December 17, 2014, 9:58 a.m. by Mary Kathryn Woods. You researched writers and publications. You built the ideal media list. You brainstormed story ideas and angles. You sent numerous emails, and you followed up with phone calls. Then, you landed it — the perfect
Posted At: October 11, 2013 1:30 p.m. by Ashley Jones Barrett and Mary Waller are a devoted married couple going hand-in-hand in life and in their careers. As co-owners of Waller & Company Public Relations, a Tulsa-based, full-service public relations firm, the Wallers know what
Posted At: November 29, 2012 7:45 P.M. by Memorie Bailey Journalists and PR professionals work in the same industry and interact with one another on a regular basis, so it is important to maintain strong relationships with them in order to gain the coverage an
Posted At: November 14, 2012 2:40 P.M. by Sam Nathews Time and time again, top-tier PR practitioners have lauded Carnegie’s book as a must-read for those of us in the industry — some even going as far as dubbing it “The PR Bible.” As I’ve
