From pedometers to ‘Harry Potter,’ see what Democrats walk away with this year—aside from a greater love for Michelle Obama. Plus, Julian Castro’s daughter channels Willow Smith, meet Cosmo’s new editor, the Egg McMuffin turns 40, and more.
Intrusive marketing is just that—intrusive. Follow this checklist before you launch your next campaign to make sure you’re not annoying your audience.
From showing up too casually attired to giving a weak handshake, committing these mistakes will make sure you don’t get a callback (much less a new job).
From the energy to the lies, here’s a roundup of last night’s most-talked about speech at the Republican National Convention.
The Toronto Star reported that a legendary local restaurant was out of business. It wasn’t. And that’s when the mishaps really began.
But many believe Chris Christie stole the show.
Quotes are a necessary part of a press release, but too often they’re dull and as a result, ignored by readers. But you have the power to change that.
Half of employers are opposed to letting their staff telecommute. Perhaps this infographic will convince them otherwise—or solidify their current opinion.
Seems that a simpler time doesn’t necessarily mean simpler branding. Plus, a battle in the cereal aisle, Lemony Snicket’s thoughts on Lauren Conrad and her DIY crafting abilities, kids’ sad/funny reaction to ‘Timothy Green,’ an ode to Bill Murray, and more.
Five tips for working with a client who thinks he knows the PR business, but is instead offering disastrous ideas.
A viral Tumblr post claims the insurer paid the legal fees of a driver who was involved in an accident that killed a young woman it insured. Progressive denied the charge; the author of the post—the brother of the victim—offered proof to counter the insurer’s statement.
In my opinion, ‘The Great Catsby’ is one of the most LOLtastic works ever written. Plus, NBC blasted for sexist video, Olympic PR shifts focus to Sochi and Rio, ‘Gen S,’ Lego turns 80, careful if you ‘like’ free speech, and more.
The New York Times investigates, sort of. Plus, a freelance writer explains what it’s like to go it alone, the worst words in the world—revealed, and more.
How and why to eliminate vampire words including somewhat, whatsoever, and although from your prose.
The MSNBC host lambasted crisis PR counselors, calling them (among other things) an “open sewer.” The author takes issue with Maddow’s commentary.
