PR 101: Tricks of the Trade You Don’t Learn in School

PR 101: Tricks of the Trade You Don’t Learn in School

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again: for the most part, the things I do on a daily basis as a public relations professional I was never taught in college. Sure, I mastered AP style and press releases in school, but most of the tactical components of public relations are learned through hands-on…

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The Elements of Planning a Media Event

The Elements of Planning a Media Event

Recently, I had the opportunity to plan a product launch event for one of our clients, and while stressful at times, I loved being part of the process. Now that the event is complete, and deemed a success by both the client and the media, I am able to reflect and share my recipe for…

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Move Over July, It’s Christmas In August

Move Over July, It’s Christmas In August

It’s usually true that the early bird gets the worm. At lotus823, we concur with this saying, especially when we start to think about holiday gift guide pitching. If you’ve ever worked at a public relations agency then you understand the stresses holiday gift guides can bring to your team starting in the warm months…

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PR Tips: Getting Through the Lull of Summer

PR Tips: Getting Through the Lull of Summer

Warm summer breezes. The smell of the ocean. Lazy summer days down the shore. For those in public relations, “lazy days” are hard to come by. But, for consumer brands and media, the mid-summer months are often the slowest. So, how to enjoy the flow while keeping things going before the Q4 hysteria? Read on….

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