Insights

February 21, 2019

Five Tips for Successful Facebook Live Broadcasts

More and more, consumers are looking ways to connect with brands in a personal way. They want to see and interact with the actual people who make organizations tick. Enter Facebook Live. Facebook Live broadcasts can be a great way to tap spokespersons, industry experts or influencers to reach target audiences with real-time interaction and direct connection. This can be
February 13, 2019

Lessons Learned as an Intern

We have been lucky to have Derek Baker as our LCWA intern this winter. Here, Derek outlines some of the things he has learned from the experience.  Over the last few months, I have had the opportunity to work as an intern at LCWA.  I learned valuable lessons regarding public relations and what it means to be part of a
February 7, 2019

Creating a Video Ad Strategy that Reels Viewers In

Whether your client is more suited for readers of People or Professional Remodeler, there’s one place that virtually all audiences turn to for information and entertainment: YouTube. While video ad production was once reserved solely for big brands with big budgets, it is now a scalable, essential component of any integrated public relations and marketing program. Need proof? During the
January 31, 2019

Proofing to Perfection

Part of earning the trust of our clients and media contacts is providing error-free work. We pride ourselves on mastering the details, and even have a rule that any external materials must be proofed by “two sets of eyes” before they go out the door. We recently gathered our Chicago PR team together to discuss top tips for proofing to