Public Relations vs. Public Affairs

It’s another question we are asked from time to time: “What is the difference between public relations and public affairs?” Simply put, the difference lies in what or who is being utilized. In the media-driven field of public relations, the “what” that is being...

What Your PR Firm Needs from You

So, you hired a public relations firm. That’s great, but remember: Depending on what services are included in your contract or purchase order, your PR firm may need you to provide them with certain things in order to do their job effectively. Here are some common...

Do You Need Crisis Communications?

When a company has a crisis that affects public perception of its brand, a response is needed in order to mitigate (and hopefully, eliminate) said crisis. In the business community, the art of delivering this response is called crisis management – and in the PR world,...

Ancillary Services of Public Relations

Although public relations is not necessarily synonymous with marketing, a public relations firm can offer services that overlap with a marketing firm. Remember, both public relations and marketing fall under the communications umbrella; that means that some of their...

What businesses need to know about outsourcing social media

The advent of social media outlets has given businesses a host of new communication platforms to reach potential customers. Social media is no longer a trend; it is fast becoming the primary way the general public communicates with others. Recognizing its potential,...

Putting a Limit on Company Websites

For years, marketing professionals had to convince their late-to-the-party clients on the importance of having one well-designed company website. Now, many of those same pros are surprised to find themselves confronted with the opposite problem: having to convincing...