By: Julie Wright If you’ve been in the field of public relations for a while, you’ll recognize some of these head-scratching contradictions. What other profession asks people to combine such opposing character traits and skillsets? PR pros are a weird and wonderful mash-up of qualities, and I, for one, wouldn’t have it any…
read moreBy Erica Schlesinger, Communications Strategist Jay-Z. Lady Gaga. Kim Kardashian. These names may or may not make you cringe, but one thing they have down to a T is their presence in pop culture, making you aware of exactly who they are. With longstanding stints in the public eye, these celebrities have established a recognizable,…
read morePhoto via REI By Shae Geary As part of the growing group of people who are turned off by the endless consumerism that surrounds the Thanksgiving holiday, I was thrilled to hear of REI’s recent decision to shun Black Friday and instead #optoutside. The outdoor gear company announced in October that it would close all…
read moreFive Simple Ways to Host a Successful Media Trip By Erica Schlesinger, Communications StrategistFor our hospitality PR client partners, a key component to a successful media relations strategy is planning press visits. Sometimes, this involves setting up an individual journalist with a hotel stay, activities and meals on their own, but often, we will plan…
read moreBy Grant Wright At (W)right On, we’re frequently asked to become engaged in community affairs of some sort – support a political cause, gauge the pulse of an issue, contribute to a worthwhile endeavor – and in as balanced of a way as we can, we often say yes. We’ve supported at-risk youth; senior Olympics;…
read moreBy Julie Wright 1. Month end is just another day to you. 2. You're happiest doing one thing at a time. 3. You don't read the by-lines as closely as the articles. 4. You don't measure your life in 5 minute increments. 5. You come up with song hooks instead of news…
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