October 22, 2018
Writing a winning feature story pitch can be both one of the biggest challenges and most rewarding parts of the PR world. With the convenience of email, editors receive an endless number of pitches daily. So, how do you stand out from all the rest? As PR professionals, we’re always asking ourselves – Is this story compelling enough? Will it
October 15, 2018
Satellite Media Tour – A Tried-and-True Method to Delivering Meaningful Results
When it comes to generating high-quality results that matter to your clients, a satellite media tour (SMT) remains an effective public relations tactic. However, the approach to a SMT is different than it was just a few years ago. Today, it is important to employ a paid-earned-shared-owned model to maximize results and drive reach across television, radio and the Internet.
June 19, 2018
Paths to Leadership: Transitioning to Supervisor Seminar
Recently, a few members of our Chicago PR team participated in a National Seminars Training workshop called, “How to Successfully Make the Transition to Supervisor,” where we got an introduction on navigating the world of management. The day-long seminar offered great insight on how to build rapport with colleagues, encourage employees to take initiative and key habits that define every
June 5, 2018
Maximizing Social Media to Reach Patients
Last month, I was honored to present at the Urgent Care Association’s Convention along with Kish Pisani, digital media specialist for the UCA, at the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. Kish and I educated attendees on the “must use” social media channels to develop relationships with patients and community members. Our session included examples of highly engaging content in the