How to do media relations without pitching a story
PR professionals – are you doing media relations” or “media blasting”? There is an important distinction between the two. Many journalists complain about some of the terrible tactics public relations professionals employ. From what I see and hear, this complaint has some warrant to it. Many PR folks resort to blasting their message as far […]
FIR on Higher Education Podcast – Episode 4: A Discussion with Jonah Berger about Why Things Catch On
Blenders – they are one of least remarkable items out there. However, a series of catchy videos produced by Blendtec generated millions of views. How does this happen? How can you get your content to go viral? Is it by chance or is there a science to it? Professor Jonah Berger, author of the best-selling […]
Communications advice from Mexico’s Tourism Secretary – “Focus on your Assets”
Let’s play word association – what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word Mexico? Do you think of Mexico’s beautiful beaches? Immigration? Danger? Or do you think about some other unique and positive attribute of Mexico? Gloria Guevara Manzo contemplates such questions as the country’s Tourism Secretary. She’s […]