Terms of endearment: Public relations nomenclatural
Blogs, effective communications, Media, public relations, reputation management, small business, writing
/ /Like any business or industry that has been around a long time, the world of public relations is often defined – both for good and bad – by its terms and phrases. As we near the holiday season, when so many thoughts and messages are bombarding us and demanding our attention, I thought it might…
Personal branding is really just good storytelling
Blogs, effective communications, leadership, social media, writing
/ /Everyone has a story. And being able to tell that story in an engaging way is the foundation of what public relations (PR) is all about. This notion is a key part of our story at Logos Communications. We help our clients tell their stories to potential clients, media, and more. But what makes a…
Writer’s block doesn’t have to be a stumbling block
Blogs, effective communications, professional development, writing
/ /Writing is one of the most important skills needed by professionals, business owners and anyone wanting to pursue a communications or public relations (PR) career. It takes time, patience, focus and a high level of skill to organize, develop and prepare a thoughtful message, no matter the specific writing task involved. But what happens when…
Why professional peer groups really matter
Blogs, effective communications, leadership, Networking, professional development
/ /Being a part of an professional group is critically important in these days of intense competition for time, talent, resources and money throughout all industries. Business leaders lead best when they are out front and stay focused on being informed, growing their company and ensuring they are well recognized. An excellent way to lead in…
What stats tell us about content’s ins and outs
social media, Blogs, effective communications, public relations, sales communications, small business
/ /Were you ever told that just because so many people were doing something, that didn’t mean you had to? Well, when it comes to content marketing, there’s real evidence that perhaps we should be doing just that. An article late last year in the Search Engine Journal makes a case for content marketing by reviewing…
Understanding storytelling in PR
Blogs, effective communications, marketing, Media, public relations
/ /There many ideas to consider when using public relations (PR) to showcase your brand or company’s services and products. We have talked before about the various tools available to business owners who seek help with PR, as well as explained the nature of PR itself. In this blog, we’re going to focus on a key…
PR “for dummies” – or how to do it successfully
effective communications, Blogs, marketing, Media, public relations
/ /PR (public relations) writing isn’t for everyone, but everyone needs good PR writing. So let’s make this easy and call this blog simply “PR writing for dummies.” There’s even a book you can buy to help you with this, but I’m going to share what I have learned over 23 years running my PR firm,…
What is legacy media?
Blogs, effective communications, marketing, Media, public relations, small business, social media
/ /People often wonder when they hear terms like “legacy media” or “mass media.” Sometimes the phrase is “mainstream media,” or some even call it “old media.” All of these word choices are appropriate when talking about what many consider the heart of the “information age.” This age began in the early 20th century with the…
What are the 3 major forms of Digital Marketing?
Blogs, effective communications, marketing, Measuring, social media
/ /Marketing a company can be a daunting task if you are trying to do it yourself, or even if you get assistance from a PR firm like Logos Communications. There is so much information available about what to do, how to do it and what “channels” to use that it can be overwhelming. To help…
How to be a good blog writer
Blogs, effective communications, public relations, social media
/ /People ask all the time, “What does it take to write a good blog, one that is worth reading?” The answer is simple: be a good writer. Sure, you could depend on one of those AI programs to write the blog for you. Or you could consider what it takes to put together a meaningful…