Recent insights from LCWA

Recently, my colleagues and I were delighted to attend a very special evening put on by the Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations. Named for Chicago public relations legend, Betsy Plank, the Plank Center seeks to advance leadership values and skills in public relations and bridge the gap between education and practice. As someone who was privileged to know

PR writing is an art. Between giving clients what they want, impressing supervisors and of course — delivering something newsworthy to media — there’s a lot to think about and a lot of “masters” to serve along the way. As a result, getting started can be a challenge. Just as a new painting starts with a blank canvas, most PR

Last month I talked about the growth of social media use in the B2B sector, and some simple steps marketers should consider when formulating a social media plan. Now – which social media tools are best to implement your plans? Here’s a hint – most don’t look much different from the social media tools you see and use every day.

Online video has become an important instrument in a marketer’s toolbox. With the rise of YouTube and user-generated content, companies are looking to stay relevant and find ways to infiltrate the video space. I recently attended the “On-Screen Secrets: Achieving Video Success” webinar hosted by online video company Pixability and social media guru Peter Shankman. Here are some takeaways that