If there’s one thing I’ve noticed during the pandemic, it’s that friends and family alike are seizing on the opportunity to do activities, hobbies and work around the house that they might not otherwise have done pre-COVID-19. And why not? From cleaning out the clutter and re-organizing, to taking on home improvement projects, to playing … Read More
In the COVID era, there’s one thing across the board that we are all doing—attending and participating in virtual events—whereas, in the past, we would have attended in person. This blog post includes key takeaways from a recent PRSA St. Louis (and other Midwest PRSA chapters) professional development webinar. My friend and PRSA colleague, Aurora … Read More
Travel and hospitality are two of the industries that have been hit hardest by the coronavirus. With continued uncertainty surrounding the pandemic and constantly changing data varying state by state and county by county, Americans are asking themselves when is it safe to travel? Do I book a vacation now or wait? Should I rent … Read More
“Trust inequality at an all-time high,” read the PR Daily headline earlier this year as it reported on the 2020 Edelman Trust Barometer—and that was before. Before the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the racial injustice and inequity protests. Before U.S. election-mania. Whether a crisis is of your own doing or happenstance, a crisis is a … Read More
In public relations, we are often trying to convince an audience to support your position, promote or back an idea, buy a product or service, perpetuate brand loyalty, or recognize achievements of some kind. In recent years we’ve seen the rise of companies and organizations creating and self-publishing their content, and that remains increasingly important. … Read More