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It’s not what you know … or is it?

What is media relations really? We at Schroder PR understand that media relations is, simply put, not only about who, but also about what you know.

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Some people may run from investigative reporters … but I think they’re nice.

Atlanta TV investigative reporter agrees with our PR advice: If you are facing a crisis, don’t run – you can’t hide!

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One of my favorite holidays: National Grammar Day

March 4th was National Grammar Day – did you not celebrate? The day serves as a celebration of language, and also as a day to raise awareness of what it means to write and speak well.

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Trending: I hear people say they don’t read eNewsletters any more, but this past week has proved just the opposite

I’ve been so busy this past year that when Schroder PR Account Manager Sarah Funderburk would ask me every few months how the firm was going to celebrate its 10th anniversary, I’d just shrug my shoulders, shake my head and …

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Maker’s Mark gets a lesson in brand identity

They can go without their favorite bourbon for a little while if they have to, but don’t you dare water it down. That’s the consensus from the recent debacle in which Maker’s Mark found itself. Parent company of the Kentucky …

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Private Blunders and Public Apologies

We all make mistakes, and I’d like to think we all apologize when we’re in the wrong. Fortunately, not many people notice when I make a mistake – but when newsmakers such as Lance Armstrong, Manti Te’o, Anthony Weiner or a …

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Announcement by The Associated Press to include Samsung-sponsored Tweets is part of an evolving platform

The Associated Press announced it will begin having sponsored tweets on its Twitter feed and Samsung will be the first company to take part in it. Twitter has had advertising for some time in the form of Promoted Tweets – …

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Many things have changed since Schroder PR begin 10 years ago; many have not Ten years ago this week, Schroder PR opened its doors to provide writing and media relations services to a few select clients. Since then, a lot …

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Unfortunately, we’re easily reminded that crises occur daily

Watching Good Morning America Monday morning while I got ready for work, I was captivated by the recent tunnel collapse in Japan. I sat with half-blow-dried hair and watched George Stephanopoulos report on the tragic scene. Nine people – eight of …

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PR Practitioners’ Solutions: Wizard or Man Behind the Curtain?

Feeling jet-lagged after a mere one-hour flight from Memphis to Atlanta Sunday afternoon, I took to the couch in my apartment to relax and neglected my suitcase full of dirty laundry. I turned on the TV and looked for a …

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