The Government Finance Officers Association of British Columbia (the “GFOABC”) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for a social/digital firm to redo the organization’s existing website – www.gfoabc.ca website – with a comprehensive online presence. The goal is to provide a seamless and high quality user experience, consistent branding,
In light of the increasing new role of social media in building brand images, traditional education for advertising and journalism students may no longer suffice. New market challenges continually prove too difficult, based on the limitations of classroom learning. Can educators teach students how to bring different disciplines into a
The Indian Government’s Ministry of Tourism is the agency responsible for the development and promotion of tourism in the country. The Ministry of Tourism through its twenty field offices in India and fourteen offices overseas undertakes publicity and promotion of India through an integrated marketing and promotional strategy and a
Mesa Water District (Mesa Water®) – has issued an RFP and is seeking a social media firm. Mesa Water®, a special district, was formed on January 1, 1960 as a result of the merger of four water agencies. Mesa Water’s primary purpose is to manage and deliver water and water-related
“We have been contacted twice in recent weeks by private PR companies representing Indian govt. officials. Good use of govt funds? @PMOIndia” Such was a tweet from Washington Post India bureau chief Annie Gowen that set off a barrage of Tweets that followed. The height of the Twitter debate reached
The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), a government agency which runs Alaska primary care facilities is soliciting detailed proposals from a social media company able to: Develop and implement a positive social norms campaign that creates a unified message to promote drug-free lifestyles, and decrease the social acceptability of
Many have voiced negative opinions about social media’s impact on young people, but just how bad are its consequences, really? Academy-award winning actress Kate Winslet thinks they’re problematic enough to warrant a ban among her family members. She and husband Ned Rocknroll instituted a “no social media” policy in their
Executives looking to get a message to potential investors use good public relations to help either individual or group investments come into the company and build growth. Several steps ensure a portfolio appeals to the investors working for the future growth of the company. Here’s a rundown of some of
Up until recently, U.S. ex pat, Jonathan Roberts (40) lived the life of a successful PR professional as a partner at C4 Digital Group, a growing firm with several offices, including one in New York. Acting as a contractor, Roberts worked with a variety of companies including London’s high-end Royal
In the public relations arena, CEO’s build brands, and advise their clients to use social as part of their brand identity. We reviewed the CEO’s of the 20 largest independently owned PR firms to see who is doing twitter right, and who is not. Those who don’t do it right? The
