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Stepping Stones for Public Relations Campaigns

Stepping Stones to Success

There are many different reasons to create public relations campaigns. However not everything a company does warrants a press release or will gain the attention of media, unless you are Apple, Google


MTV: 30 Years of Revolution

MTV Logo

A revolution began 30 years ago today. And for anyone who makes their living in video or TV, you’ll agree, today is a historic day.

August 1, 1981 was the premiere of MTV.

When the new network was announced, my friends and I wondered what would be the first song. A couple even guessed it correctly.

First up: The British New Wave, pop-synth hit, Video…


In a Word, Relevant

There are certain words in the business vernacular that have a tendency to be overused. But now and then, I’ll come across a word that is fresh and powerful. Guess what my power word du jour is? Relevant.

What does it mean to be relevant?

Relevant is what makes customers buy, what increases market share, and what drives the heart of every conversation. If something isn’t relevant,…


Social Media: Mixology 101

Social Media Mixology

During my college days, I worked part-time as a bartender. It was great-- I had a ton of fun, and I made some extra cash for books (and yes, beer). These days I like to be in bed before midnight but I often think back to my time behind the bar. How people behave at their favorite watering hole is a lot like how they engage with social media. Here are my top six ingredients for serving up a refreshing…