How to Portray Mental Illness as a Public Relations Professional

According to Mental Health First Aid, almost half of adults in the United States will develop a mental illness in their lifetime. It is a condition that affects a person’s thinking, feeling, mood or behavior. Biological, psychological, and environmental factors influence whether or not mental health concerns will develop.  There are a number of organizations that are dedicated to… Continue reading How to Portray Mental Illness as a Public Relations Professional

Six Tips for Working from Home During COVID-19

1. Make lists when working from home “One thing I have done is started making handwritten lists. Since my task list on Outlook doesn’t sync properly, I can’t use that on a second monitor. So it becomes easy to lose sight of what needs to be done. It also still feels great to cross something… Continue reading Six Tips for Working from Home During COVID-19

Five Tips for Leading a Remote Team

Do all of your employees have functional laptops? Are they outfitted with the best wifi, or are they using a hotspot from their phone in a highly trafficked area? Talk about what kind of computers, if any, your employees have. Older models may run more slowly, causing delays in projects. PC to Mac differences can… Continue reading Five Tips for Leading a Remote Team

COVID-19 Requires PR Professionals to Find a New Way to Work with Reporters

Scott Detrow, Political Correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR) was among many reporters this week who reported that a colleague in the White House Press Corps had tested positive for COVID-19, the result of which would be an effort to reduce the number of onsite reporters at daily White House Press briefings.  The results were palpable in… Continue reading COVID-19 Requires PR Professionals to Find a New Way to Work with Reporters

Communication at the workplace: a global future challenge

Smart employers have realized that if they want to make this relationship stronger and make it one that offers sustainable benefits both for them and their employees, they have to invest in it and carry out well-planned and designed internal communication. Does it matter what I do? Such well-planned internal communication should reach all who… Continue reading Communication at the workplace: a global future challenge

What is Public Relations?

It could be getting a very visible influencer to wear your client’s clothing; or to secure the Mayor of your town to cut the ribbon for your organization’s new facility; or to capture the attention of venture capitalists in Silicon Valley who then will help fund your startup; or to insert your client into a… Continue reading What is Public Relations?

Five PR trends that will shape 2020

1. Placing results of PR activities into a purchasing funnel PR experts will increasingly use the effects of their own actions as a tool to change the thinking and actions of specific stakeholders. Many PR specialists still treat a media article as a result of their actions. The best PR specialists see something more in… Continue reading Five PR trends that will shape 2020

How PR can shape the mental health conversation

The fact is, millions of Americans struggle with mental health issues. The National Alliance of Mental Health reports that one in five adults in America experiences mental illness in their lifetime. Currently, it is estimated that nearly 10 million Americans are living with a serious mental disorder. The most common mental disorders are anxiety disorders,… Continue reading How PR can shape the mental health conversation

How to ensure social media success for real estate (part 3)

Analyzing What Worked Best Most of the platforms will allow you to see analytics natively, meaning within their own platform. Beyond just figuring out which posts do the best (like a beautifully staged kitchen or courtyard vs. tile flooring or smaller details), you can figure out what kinds of listings are resonating with different demographics… Continue reading How to ensure social media success for real estate (part 3)

Making Real Estate Economics Matter to Millions of Californians

The ChallengeTHO identified that the forecast was simply not reaching the right audience. THO decided to establish the actual forecast itself as a thought leader and information source for not only real estate professionals, but also the larger Southern California population. The Solution THO reimagined the Casden Forecast’s media materials to sharpen their focus and… Continue reading Making Real Estate Economics Matter to Millions of Californians

Creating A Powerhouse Brand: Expanding Through Acquisitions

A national commercial real estate firm with regional expertise, Lee & Associates embarked on an ambitious expansion plan. The business strategy focused on targeting local, smaller shops with strong industry leaders already in place, and melding the operation into the much larger platform at Lee. THO’S SOLUTION The program involved three steps: First, THO created… Continue reading Creating A Powerhouse Brand: Expanding Through Acquisitions

Are you using the best management tools to communicate?

Basecamp: A web-based project management tool, Basecamp organizes projects in addition to internal communications and can be used by a wide variety of users. Bottom line: It’s easy to use and can help cut down on email clutter. Slack: Designed to make team communication simpler, Slack organizes communications into specific groups and channels so the… Continue reading Are you using the best management tools to communicate?