Dave Scelba
04/03/2014 4:03 PM

Remember the old saying, timing is everything?  Well it’s true, so just remember even if you’ve created the best feel good, heartfelt story, and the majority of the media sent an RSVP that they’ll be there, some things, like the weather, are completely out of your control. So plan for the unexpected and pray you’re not hit with a tornado, hurricane, earthquake, typhoon, or any other natural or unnatural disaster  With that in mind you should always have your own photographer and video crew to cover the press conference.

Dave Scelba
24/02/2014 4:01 PM

PR people need a good compelling elevator pitch to sell the producers and press desks. Strong upfront pitching is critical to securing good attendance by journalist and reporters and ensuring a successful press attendance. So to craft a newsworthy pitch story make sure it’s short, timely, emits emotion and will be impactful to viewers, listeners, readership and online followers. To get reporters to a press conference you’ll need a good hook and your story is the hook included in all media alerts and invites.

Dave Scelba
17/02/2014 3:59 PM

Journalists are overworked and under paid. So, holding a frivolous non-newsworthy press event will be viewed as a total waste of their valuable time and damage, rather than bolster, your company’s reputation. That’s why it’s important to respect a reporter’s schedule and choose the proper media venue or event to make your announcement or tell your story. Good public relations firms have the experience and relationships to help make the best decision for their clients.

Lee Groeger
04/02/2014 11:00 AM

Using propper grammer spelling and punctuation is importent.

If you are a journalist, and that sentence was included in an e-mail I sent you, you just deleted it, and I lost whatever chance I had of working with you. If you are simply a reasonably educated individual, it might have just annoyed you. The fact of the matter is, using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling (GPS) is important, and not just for those who work in word-centric professions.

Dave Scelba
04/02/2014 10:56 AM

Re-branding is a lot like getting a facelift. You can have a minor nip and tuck every few years and it’s so gradual no one ever suspects anything was done.

In fact, friends and family probably think you’re eating right, exercising or were just born with good genes.

The same is true for companies that routinely update their logos, jingles and marketing tactics which collectively contribute to their overall image. Like the occasional nip and tuck,

Dave Scelba
31/01/2014 10:41 AM

Nearly 30 years ago I began building an Integrated Marketing Communications firm based on the philosophy thatmarketing goals and objectives dictate the strategy and plan for integrating the proper balance of public relations and advertising.

Our PR and advertising teams worked in unison providing clients with the most effective and cost-efficient campaign strategy. That said, here is my take today on the use of public relations and advertising and determining the best strategy based on a client’s budget.