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December 19, 2024

From tiny house to two-story

It’s a holiday tradition around here to step back and consider broader themes of a fulfilling life.

December 12, 2024

The surprising trait that made this PR pro exceptional

Align with top leadership and treat everyone the same. Over time, they’ll come to trust and respect you.

December 5, 2024

PR people outgive others

This season, if you haven’t found your cause yet, I’d like to invite you to join me in giving back.

November 27, 2024

Grand Opening!

Avoiding media relations because you “don’t have anything new” is just a PR mind virus that you can kill and enjoy more coverage and more opportunities yourself.

November 21, 2024

Staying focused during a nonstop news cycle

Since the election, I’ve caught myself distracted by the news instead of focusing on key tasks. And I discovered something that has helped.

November 14, 2024

Negotiate like a 2-year-old

PR people seem to avoid negotiating. Instead, treat any offer or request as the opening remark in what will be a longer and fruitful conversation.

November 7, 2024

“The podcast election” is missing the point

In today’s permanently fragmented media landscape, your responsibility ISN’T to bring your exec interview opportunities that reach far and wide. Instead, drill down into niche audiences key to your strategic objectives.

October 31, 2024

How journalists talk

A very experienced PR pro asked me for some journalism jargon she could use in her pitches to “speak journalists’ language.” Here is what I shared, with some points to consider.

October 2, 2024

Trade-offs PR pros must accept about work-life balance

I’m developing a theory: Satisfaction with your work situation depends on alignment with your individual goals – not on how many hours you work.

September 25, 2024

One investment that improves every pitch

How an Inner Circle member strategized a repeatable approach to exponentially increase broadcast media impressions and boost business results.