Today’s not-for-profit communicators need to rethink the way they share their message. The days of sending out a press release to a mass email list with donations received or information on their annual gala are long gone. Those sharing non-profit industry news should...
Don’t surrender your brand: Lessons learned from the Montreal Canadiens
This season, the NHL’s Montreal Canadiens experienced the best start in franchise history with nine straight regulation wins. But star goalie Carey Price eventually got injured, and a season that began with so much promise began falling apart. Plagued with poor on-ice...
Is Apple’s stand against the FBI putting the brand at risk?
I used to work in a video rental store (remember those?). In later years, we had software that kept track of all our customers’ rental histories, in part so we could learn their tastes and recommend other titles. Back then, the employees and customers understood that...
Badvocates: How negative influencers can positively change your communications
Influencer marketing—you’ve heard a lot about it, and the potential benefits it can have on your business and communications efforts. For example: Increasing earned media for your brand; Increasing the reach of your message through your desired audience; Increasing...
Being proactive with your online reputation
This has been the year of crisis management in PR. From Volkswagen’s emissions scandal, to ex-Subway mascot Jared Fogle’s “mild pedophelia,” companies are seeking best practices for building and implementing their online reputation management strategies. And with...
5 ways to spread your influence through brand advocates at an event
At MediaMiser, we highlight the importance of identifying, and communicating with, your brand’s influencers. Whether they advocate for, or oppose, your brand, it’s important to leverage any opportunity to reach out to these influencers directly. Especially when an...