April 18, 2011
It seems like many moons ago that I came to L.C. Williams & Associates as an eager intern – and now, five years later, I’m honored to serve as the agency’s internship coordinator. We have a great internship program at LCWA; in fact, like me, many who started out as interns are now integral members of the team. Although much
April 8, 2011
Global Connections
Last week, I met with some of the best and the brightest public relations pros in the world. I attended the Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) meeting in Brussels, Belgium. More than 30 agency leaders from more than 30 cities attended the meeting. We spent time looking at our network goals, reviewing global new business efforts and finding ways to
March 29, 2011
The Changing Home Media Landscape
The home media landscape has evolved dramatically over the past few years – with the increasing importance of online publications, the explosion of reality makeover programming and the advent of social media. During a recent LCWA professional development brown bag, we discussed the latest trends on the homefront and how to tailor our pitches to meet the needs of today’s
March 21, 2011
The Value of a Fan
Can you measure the value of a friendship — or better yet a fan-ship? Poetic pens will likely claim that it cannot be done, but many public relations practitioners are trying to find a way. Friendships online — translated as Facebook “likes” and Twitter followers — can have a real and meaningful impact on brands. So they must have an