It can be assumed that most PR people and publicists have only a limited amount of influence over what is said in the press about their clients. But when you start looking at those representing a long list of superstar clients as does Leslee Dart of 42 West (previously known
Between social media and the prevalence of the Presidential campaign, the role of public relations is on the rise, especially when it comes to departments and agencies of the government, whether local, state or federal. Towns and cities all over the country are either adding a PR person to their
It’s no secret that corporate profits help fund many of the big campaigns backing elected politicians. This helps large corporations and wealthy owners to ensure the people in power are those which best represent their personal and business interests. However, as at least 45 companies found out recently, this doesn’t
According to Greenwire, approximately two dozen entities have been lobbying during the first quarter of 2016 regarding the Flint drinking water crisis. These groups include environmental organizations, law firms, unions, children’s health advocates, and infrastructure groups. Their efforts center around legislation on Capitol Hill providing aid to residents of the
In the past, many people thought of public relations as an inherent skill. It was simply not something you went to school for. PR specialists were either born to charm the public – and teach clients how to do it – or not. This belief has changed drastically, due in
The feminist movement recently received a lot of criticism for veering off its traditional path. Many people – even other women – believe feminism and women’s rights should focus on more traditional and universal issues like equal pay; and ignore other issues, like the harassment women face on the streets
He came. He saw … and he lost. Then he just didn’t want to talk about it. Now, months after the Super Bowl, Cam Newton is still paying PR consequences for his less than mature behavior after being whipped by Peyton Manning in Super Bowl 50. In some cases, how
Thomas Walek leaves Peppercomm Walek, who sold his agency to Peppercomm in 2013, recently announced his departure from the firm and opened a new boutique agency specializing in asset management, fintech, capital markets, and professional services. The new Peak Strategies, based in Manhattan, already has two new clients, global industry
As public relations continue to grow as a field, one aspect that grows along with it is the development of in-house public relations. While most public figures and brands hire external PR experts to assist with events planning, reputation management, and a whole host of other activities, many companies build
In the midst of election season political news is at a fever pitch and at the center of it are a range of personalities, whose fate rests, many times, more on their ability to relate to the public than their record. Election season stokes a renewed interest in understanding where
