Category Archives: Public Relations

The Dividends of PR

Like the gift that keeps on giving, public relations has a shelf life beyond the initial contract period. In that sense, it is like a stock: you invest in the equity because you expect it to increase in value and … Continue reading

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It’s the information, stupid

When talking with a prospective client recently, we were asked to discuss a PR program that failed and why it failed. That’s an important question. Our answer: PR programs that fail usually do so because of a lack of information … Continue reading

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How to create a knock-out case study

Customer use-cases are helpful and versatile tools for marketers. They can be used as marketing collateral, as website copy, as material for media relations, on social media channels, in outbound telemarketing, and in many more ways. Here’s how to develop … Continue reading

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Let your customers do the talking

In B-to-B public relations, the strongest media coverage often comes from a well-told story by a satisfied customer. The trick is finding a customer with a good story who is willing to tell it to the media. Here are some ways to … Continue reading

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Grads: PR is a top-ranked career

For the third year in a row, public relations has been named one of the top-ranked careers for new graduates by several publications. With greater transparency into organizations made possible by social media and real-time news publishing, the role of … Continue reading

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Four unexpected benefits of business awards

Ah, spring time. Trees are leafing out, birds are singing, the weather has turned warmer and our desks are full of awards applications. Like seasonal allergies, these pesky awards applications seem to come on strong in March and April. As … Continue reading

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Right On Interactive Selects Clarus Communications to Lead Messaging and Public Relations Efforts

CHICAGO and INDIANAPOLIS – (April 18, 2012) – Clarus Communications (www.teamclarus.com), a business-to-business (B2B) public relations agency focused on driving revenue growth for clients, has been tapped to lead the messaging and public relations efforts for Right On Interactive. Based … Continue reading

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Beware the bait and switch

No one likes surprises, especially when their job is on the line. So it’s surprising how many PR agencies go into a new business pitch and fail to explain who will actually be doing the work on the new account. … Continue reading

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Messaging Squared

We recently finished a messaging project for a new client, Right On Interactive, and love how they have adopted their messaging. Right On Interactive (www.rightoninteractive.com) offers a customer lifecycle marketing software solution that helps organizations win, keep and grow customers. … Continue reading

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A Modern Definition of PR?

In September 2011, the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) set out to update its definition of PR to accurately define public relations in the modern era. This was needed, the association said, “given the radical changes that have impacted … Continue reading

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