PR & Communications | Pierce Mattie

Can We Communicate Depth without Words?

Memes, Reels, video shorts, sound bites: they’re everywhere. But are they diluting our meaning or another way to get the message out there?

A Shift in Public Relations Methods

Many standard public relations methods have already been replaced at least in part, by a personalized, virtual or social experience. Changes are impending, and it is up to us as PR agencies to use them in our favor.

The Future of Men’s Grooming

Press further evolves: While men’s grooming lines are booming, men’s magazines are shuttering. Where do we go from here?

Media Tips to Master, Not Memorize

C-suiters everywhere scramble for advice about how to walk a fine line with the press while also appearing genuine. The difference in telling a compelling story or spouting about like a drunken uncle at a family reunion often lies in mastering a few critical tips. The key here is “master,” not quickly memorize and begin tap dancing like you’re a millennially hip version of Fred Astaire.

What’s on the PR/Social Media Horizon for 2014?

And how can your company take practical advantage of those forecasted changes? Like now? Here’s PR blogger Jessica Lawlor’s suggestions for action.

The Parallax of Marketing When Viewed Through the Lens of Public Relations

True or false: public relations should mirror all other marketing activities? The answer: a murky ‘it really depends on the situation’.

Rolling Out Shock and Awe in the Fight Against Unhealthy Living

The British government recently began running shock advertisements intended to fight the twin evils of obesity and smoking. But can shock alone convince people to give up bad habits for good?

Client or Employee Satisfaction: The Business Balancing Act

What’s the key to success – employees or customers? Of course they are both true. There is not just one ingredient to business success, there are several. The Balanced Scorecard approach, for example, lists four areas of focus that a business must balance in order to succeed over the long term: employees, customers, finances, and processes.

3 Important Public Relations & Communications Trends for 2013

The public relations industry continues to evolve. Marketing, communications and social media have played an important role in this evolution. Agencies are finding themselves diversifying beyond traditional PR and integrating other disciplines to continue their relevancy in the field.

Refining Your “Elevator Speech”

Have you ever had the opportunity present itself where you have one chance to share an important message? Or have to connect with someone quickly, whether it’s a one-on-one meeting or in front of a large group?