I love Starbucks. I always have. I remember my first cup in downtown Portland decades ago. I have been loyal ever since and it has been my happy place for a long time. No matter where I am, there is a Starbucks and it will feel like home. I almost always order a drink, but … Continue reading Starbucks Reminds Corporate America to Create Cultures of Communications
Top 99 Suggestions from Top Influencers on how to be an Influencer
Yitzi Weiner, Editor of Authority Magazine and CEO of Thought Leader Incubator, recently wrote an article for Thrive Global titled, 75 Prominent Influencers Share Their Top Advice on How to Become an Influencer, which I was thrilled to be included in.
Another day, another PR crisis
The characters are different and the names have been changed, but the PR crisis seems to be the mainstay of mainstream media these days. 2017 had a banner year, including one of my favorites, Dear Cosmopolitan magazine: ‘Cancer is not a diet plan’ - where I chimed in online with my perspective: Nice. The cancer diet … Continue reading Another day, another PR crisis
A Shower of PR Disasters
The reality is that even savvy business professionals and experienced marketers rarely have the ability to manage their company, develop their brand, and plan for the future – all without their rose colored glasses. You need expert assistance and someone you can rely on for sound advice, feedback, and direction. I know this all seems like a lot of work for something that might not happen, but if you find yourself in a crisis, you will be so glad that you have prepared.
5 Keys for a Slam Dunk PR Career!
I love the idea of Council of PR Firms The Harvard Leadership Program, an agency leadership retreat that focuses on helping PR managers to "maximize leadership skills and challenge the way they think about agency business strategies." Not sure you are cut out to be a Communications leader, not only for clients, but for our staff as well? Here are 5 attributes for ensuring you have a successful PR career as well as become a successful PR team leader.
The 4 Required Steps of Crisis Communication
Public relations professionals that are serious about guiding their organizations appropriately will have the insight and management skills to prioritize crisis communications planning to ensure their organizations are prepared.
Strategic Planning: It’s what’s for breakfast, lunch and dinner
One of my favorite things about myself is that I crack myself up. This week's titter moment was my post about strategic planning: Strategic Planning: It's what's for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, because if you don't do it, your #biz will starve to death. (You have to say it like Mathew McConaughey does in the Beef … Continue reading Strategic Planning: It’s what’s for breakfast, lunch and dinner
