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Tremendous Content: Standout Media in Extraordinary Times
In a 2015 tweet that he would never subsequently live down, then-ESPN commentator Darren Rovell wrote, “I feel bad for our country. But this is tremendous content.” Part of why this quote refuses to die (to Rovell’s chagrin) is that he was right: the media does its best and most essential work during times of […]
Caster’s Favorite Things 2024
It’s a very special time of year for those of us in the PR industry. No, not the holidays or the return of the McRib: “Best of” list season. The Caster crew loves this time of year in part because we’re good at our jobs, and that pays dividends on these annual lists. We see […]
It’s Time to Ditch the Clichés and Let Your Press Release Tell a Real Story
Press releases have become a battlefield of buzzwords, with every company claiming to be “revolutionary,” “groundbreaking” or “cutting-edge.” It’s no surprise that reporters are rolling their eyes. As ADWEEK highlights, the overuse of clichés is diluting the effectiveness of these communications. Instead of captivating an audience, brands are chasing after attention with empty phrases. The […]
Start Your CES Engines
Having just spent a long weekend in the mountains, I can safely report that “peak foliage season” is well underway in New England, but as usual, it’s going by fast. Our region is already enjoying the final stretch of vibrant red, yellow, and orange leaves before they fall. It is a truly beautiful time of […]
Get Real: The Importance of Being Transparent With Your PR Team
A well-crafted narrative. Consistent, disciplined messaging. Punchy, memorable soundbites. For any given question, a perfectly calibrated answer that draws your interlocutor’s attention to the facts and trends you want to highlight, carefully avoiding any topics you’re not willing to see in print. These are some of the outputs of a functional PR program. They cannot […]