How COVID-19 Reshaped Healthcare Communication Strategies

Virtual Care In order to comply with the mandatory stay-at-home order and respect social distancing regulations, the healthcare industry is prioritizing virtual care as a way to respond to the virus. Patients and caregivers no longer need to come in contact and can avoid the risk of infection, as appointments are now held virtually. This… Continue reading How COVID-19 Reshaped Healthcare Communication Strategies

Being Purpose Driven: The New Imperative to Reinventing Businesses Post COVID-19

The second imperative would be health and safety. The health and safety agenda is now a key aspect of organisations, be it from a workplace or store-front perspective. The paradigm shift towards health and safety is now enterprise-wide and involves a much wider value chain than before. An example of this would be the growth of… Continue reading Being Purpose Driven: The New Imperative to Reinventing Businesses Post COVID-19

5 Tips for Improving a Business’s LinkedIn Page

1. Use Visuals It sounds straightforward, but visuals can determine the success of one’s company page. One of the first images visitors will see on an individual’s LinkedIn page is the banner image. All posts should have eye-catching videos and lively photos. The use of videos can amplify your posts and attract a new following. For photos,… Continue reading 5 Tips for Improving a Business’s LinkedIn Page

It Takes More Than an Optimised Press Release to Hit the SEO Mark

Two of the critical factors underlying successful SEO are the same as that of a successful PR practitioner: credibility (building trust and relationships with stakeholders) and substance (delivering information that is credible and informative). Search engines prioritise what is useful and substantial because their business model depends on presenting a relevant product offering to millions… Continue reading It Takes More Than an Optimised Press Release to Hit the SEO Mark

Female leadership and PR: What have they in common?

By Alessandra Malvermi – Sound Public Relations As a woman, entrepreneur and co-founder of Sound Public Relations, I take great interest in leadership issues and I believe public relations can play a leading role in spreading awareness for values and themes of gender diversity, as well as in inspiring and giving voice to generative leadership models.… Continue reading Female leadership and PR: What have they in common?

5 Coronavirus Self-Care Tips For A Public Relations Professional

1. Stay active Even though your gym may be closed, it is crucial to continue exercising on a regular basis. Not only is exercise important for your physical health, but it is also important for your mental health. According to the Help Guide, exercise can help lower feelings of stress and depression. There are many… Continue reading 5 Coronavirus Self-Care Tips For A Public Relations Professional

Public Relations Global Network Elects Robert Bauer as President

Global communications group elects new officers during first virtual bi-annual meeting During the online video meeting – which replaced an in-person conference in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA – members elected Robert Bauer, managing partner of accelent communications of Vienna, Austria as PRGN’s 29th president. Bauer will lead the worldwide network of 51 independently owned firms for… Continue reading Public Relations Global Network Elects Robert Bauer as President

The Five Pillars of Online Reputation Management

Second: There are growing expectations of transparency from politicians and governments, customers and consumers, civil society and the public, all amplified by traditional and social media. Transparency can also be thrust upon organizations as a result of data breaches, whistle-blower complaints, and employee activism, all facilitated due to the digitalization of assets and communications. The rise… Continue reading The Five Pillars of Online Reputation Management

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

Social media is a powerful tool for almost all industries and professionals. Since real estate is so visual, it’s the perfect subject for social media posts and campaigns. Whether you are a realtor looking to boost your listings and services or a commercial real estate broker leasing spaces in a shopping center, there is a… Continue reading How to Ensure Social Media Success for Real Estate

Happy New Year!

From a PR perspective, the most telling float this year was the UPS float. Leading the way with “Stories Change Our World,” the moniker sets the stage for reinforcing the importance of shaping the story. While it was designed to support the Toys for Tots Literary Program – which captured the Sweepstakes Award – it… Continue reading Happy New Year!

What Makes a PR Firm The Best For You?

Strategic communications agency ADVERUM in Vilnius, Lithuania, conducted a survey on the decision-making process among executives responsible for hiring PR agencies in September 2019. In total 82 decision makers at marketing and communication departments of international companies in Lithuania responded and shared their opinion on the most important evaluation factors when selecting and working with… Continue reading What Makes a PR Firm The Best For You?

Five key learnings from social media crisis

Prepare. There’s no anti-virus software that I know of that will quickly and quietly fix a crisis. Especially one that is playing out online for all the world to see. Having a plan in place – and testing that plan – before a crisis occurs is the No. 1 step you can take right now… Continue reading Five key learnings from social media crisis

The Dress Codes: Why Athleisure Fridays are Better Than Casual Fridays

But here at The Hoyt Organization, we have Athleisure Fridays. This means instead of wearing your favorite casual outfit, co-workers are encouraged to wear elevated workout clothes. Athleisure has become popular ever since the rise of Lululemon and the trend of wearing leggings instead of real pants. The danger of the typical casual Friday brings… Continue reading The Dress Codes: Why Athleisure Fridays are Better Than Casual Fridays

“A Public Relations plan? What you should remember when creating a PR plan for your company

Creating and maintaining your public relations is actually one of the most important tasks in the company. It shouldn’t be dumped on the freshly hired assistant but handled with strategy and skill by a seasoned PR professional. A company cannot survive without good relations with the society it operates in, with its competitors, NGOs, political… Continue reading “A Public Relations plan? What you should remember when creating a PR plan for your company