Behind the Headlines:
From a Publicist’s Perspective

Public Relations in a Pandemic
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Public Relations in a Pandemic

No one knows what the future will hold, and that shared unease has encompassed the globe. Accompanying the growing fear of the unknown is a growing eagerness to engage with others. Despite current circumstances, brands can participate and even motivate healthy engagement if done appropriately. 

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Five Questions to Determine News Value
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Five Questions to Determine News Value

A story can be interesting or a topic may spark discussion, but without the timely element often described as “news value” or a “news hook,” the probability for press coverage is diminished.

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A Lesson in Word Choice: The Peloton IPO
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A Lesson in Word Choice: The Peloton IPO

The debut of a company on the public markets has always created a public spectacle of sorts; even more so when the IPO landscape is robust. For companies preparing to go public at such a time, there are two key considerations to keep in mind…

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