Is Crafting the Message > Building the Relationship?
In PR, relationships are imperative to success, but telling truthful and compelling stories on behalf of your client is what the job is all about. If that is done correctly, relationships will simply form naturally. I interviewed some of our Caster Crew members for their point of view regarding the concept of relationships vs. storytelling […]
What It Takes to Get the Big Story
There isn’t a PR person alive who hasn’t had a client or a boss who wanted them to get top mainstream coverage in a publication / morning show / daily newspaper like the Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine, CNN, or the TODAY Show. When we’re pitching clients, we want to showcase our wins and tell […]
You’ve Secured a Product Review — Now What?
In a previous Caster Communications team blog post, Megan gave some great advice on pitching and landing the right product reviewer for your client, but once you’ve secured the right person/product combo — now what? As Megan pointed out “97% of consumers today depend on reviews to make informed purchase decisions“, proving just how important […]
Digitization of Industries & its Impact on PR
There is an increasing digital urgency across many industries to adopt new technology that will drive innovation and disruption. Digital transformation enables unparalleled opportunities for value creation. It used to take Fortune 500 companies an average of 20 years to reach a billion dollar valuation; today, digital start-ups can get there in just four years. […]
How a Silent Good Deed Can Turn into Booming PR
Earlier in the month, The Providence Journal reported that Chobani (who calls themselves “America’s number one Greek Yogurt”) donated $50,000 to Warwick’s public schools to pay off children’s lunch bills. In a grossly unpopular move, Warwick had before announced that children who owe money for lunch would be served cold sandwiches instead of a hot […]