Three things you didn’t know about Instagram
June 20, 2014
Senior Associate Sonie Guseh gives us the lowdown on Instagram. 6.20.2014 For many companies, Instagram still feels like new, uncharted territory, and it’s unclear for many just how to leverage it as part of their social media marketing mix. While the platform can be a gem when it comes to reaching engaged consumers, don’t […]
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Dear GiGi: I own a boutique B2B company trying to establish itself in the professional services industry. What are some easy first steps you would recommend in terms of social media? Are there resources we could use to become more knowledgeable on social media? When is it appropriate for us to engage a PR company to represent us?
June 7, 2014
Dear Mara – One of the most important factors behind choosing where, when, and how to employ social media tactics is in identifying the audience you are trying to reach first. As a high-touch B2B company, you’ll want to reach a targeted segment of leaders who either directly impact or influence the decision-making at the […]
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The Obama Workout Video: Why Less is Sometimes More in a “Crisis” Response
June 5, 2014
Senior Associate Michael Dolmatch weighs in on the latest POTUS press event. 6.5.2014 A video of President Obama working out in a hotel gym in Warsaw, Poland went viral today and stirred up the full spectrum of media and internet-dweller responses ranging from amusement and mockery of his physical prowess to security concerns. This isn’t […]
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Dear GiGi: Starting out at a larger corporation that boasted many resources and now leading a smaller but successful company, I know that there are potential benefits and drawbacks for each when it comes to size. In regards to working with a PR team though, does size really matter?
April 22, 2014
Dear Morgan – Realistically, the size of the firm with whom you are working may not necessarily have the greatest impact on the types of results you ultimately receive. Quality, not quantity, is paramount. Your communications partner should be intelligent, creative, and perseverant, and, to that end, firms big and small can both perform at […]
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Dear GiGi: Where have you been?
April 3, 2014
Dear Cathy – Thanks for asking. It appears you have now presented me with two available paths to traverse in answering your question: 1) tell the truth or 2) tell something you’d believe as the truth. It would be naïve to assume a wayward path of mistruths is the best option, and yet so many […]
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