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Satellite Media Tours (SMTs) are a popular public relations tool for reaching broadcast media – and for good reason. A well-executed SMT can provide wide exposure for a client in a relatively short period of time. An SMT typically involves offering a celebrity, expert or company spokesperson for remote one-on-one interviews with television stations. The back-to-back interviews are conducted via

Earlier this month, LCWA marked its 25th anniversary. One reason for our longevity? We strive to create partnerships with our clients. When that happens, nearly every public relations program succeeds. An equal partnership that fosters mutual trust, respect and creativity produces the best work. Under this arrangement, there is an absence of fear and intimidation. The agency can freely make

Online contests and sweepstakes are a great way to build excitement about your products, increase traffic to your website, boost sales and obtain valuable customer information. After coordinating several recent online contests for our client Eureka, I have amassed a few rules that should be followed when coordinating and conducting online contests: Dot your i’s and cross your t’s. Planning

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