Earlier this week, popular and long-time PR/social media blogger, Danny Brown, announced he was shuttering his popular...
Arik’s Social Media Blog
Arik’s social media blog has been in publication for more 12 years and recognized by industry outlets like PRWeb and PRWeek as one of today’s leading industry blogs. With 1,500+ posts, his content is frequently syndicated on popular sites like PR Daily, Social Media Today, Business Insider and Ragan.com.
PR Rock Stars (of the future): Laura Jollie
I've had the pleasure of meeting Laura Jollie a few times now--namely at the MN PRSSA Leadership Rally last summer, and at...
Isn’t it time to give up the #humblebrag?
The #humblebrag. One part humble. One part brag. OK, but let's be honest for a minute: The #humblebrag is all about...
Why is job hopping so rampant in digital marketing?
According a recent survey fellow MIMA board member and friend, Jeff Sauer and I administered earlier this year, 59 percent...
Why aren’t more brands prioritizing Instagram as a platform-of-choice?
From what we've heard from recent media and blogger reports and studies, Instagram is THE hot platform for brands right...
The best blogging advice no one ever gave me
Last week, I was at the Minnesota PRSA Classics Banquet and a student at the event asked me: If you could share just one...
PR Outfit of the Day: Agency edition
The hash tag is: #OOTD. Wait, what the heck is #OOTD? Yeah, that was my response, too (glad I'm not the only one). For the...
Why I’ve become a serial TV viewer–and almost completely ditched movies
As a PR/communications professional, one thing we essentially get paid to do is to stay on top of trends. That includes...
Insider Conversations: Comings and Goings in Twin Cities PR and digital marketing
Last night, I attended the annual Minnesota PRSA Classics Awards banquet. It's a lovely evening, but I've missed the last...
Nostalgia is more than “fun old photos”— it’s a powerful tool to celebrate a brand’s innovation and stability
I'm giving my friend Laura Kaslow the floor today. Laura is part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield PR team and plays a lead...