July 13, 2012
As we’ve stared out our windows this week on the Taste of Chicago 38 floors below and a few blocks away in Grant Park, we’ve been following the annual event’s news on Twitter! Here’s a quick look at some of our favorite finds this week: Cool graphics: PR Daily included a neat world map that illustrates the U.S. as the
July 10, 2012
Lights, Camera, Action – Lessons for Television Shoots
With Lara and Denise of Vermont Castings at the shoot! On June 26-27, our client Vermont Castings was in the spotlight during a television shoot at the company’s cast iron foundry and assembly plant in rural Vermont. I was on hand during the shoot, which captured more than 20 hours of footage, and can guarantee that it’s going to be a
July 6, 2012
Favorite Finds
We may have had a holiday and a heat wave this week, but that did not stop the news from flowing on Twitter! Here is a look at our favorite announcements, statistics and stories: Surprising Stats We’ve heard the “Internet is changing marketing/PR” speech, but now there is shocking data to support that claim. LinkedIn and Twitter’s Breakup Many of
June 29, 2012
In the Mix…“Secret Millionaire” Viewing Party on Sunday
In June, the LCWA team was charged with creating local buzz for ABC’s July 1st“Secret Millionaire” episode featuring Steve Kaplan. In just a couple of weeks, the LCWA team secured several interviews, articles and blog posts in Chicago media, all leading to Sunday’s program. We will attend the show’s viewing party to watch the show and support the worthy causes represented