Looking for your next big idea? Do you need to be schooled in the art of apology? What’s the best social media policy for a company in crisis? Check out the Hoffman team’s favorite PR blog posts and articles from this week: PR pros dip their feet into many different sectors beyond brand reputation, including…
By Emily Scher The Hoffman Agency, San Jose Product placement is nothing new to media. The first movie ever to win a Best Picture Oscar was a 1927 silent film called Wings. The film featured Clara Bow and Gary Cooper, and in one scene, an obviously and prominently placed Hershey’s chocolate bar. We have yet to…
By Amanda Margozzi The Hoffman Agency, San Jose So, your new company or recently re-branded business wants to start a blog? Great! A corporate blog can be a highly effective way to establish a company as a thought leader in its space while boosting the organization’s online presence. Seems like a win-win, right? Except, in…
How does psychology play into effective marketing campaigns? Need to make your stories more interactive and engaging? How will Twitter’s poor performance affect you? Check out the Hoffman team’s favorite PR blog posts and articles from this week: A solid foundation in psychology isn’t just for therapists anymore. Communications professionals can stand to learn a…
Cross-posted from Ishmael’s Corner By Lou Hoffman I am an unabashed fan of the anecdote. Not in the sense that when one shows up on the Ed Sullivan show I’m moved to shriek. There’s an intellectual argument for using anecdotes – namely journalists want them. Sam Whitmore – if you’re in the communications business and…
What can PR pros learn from Cam Newton? How did this year’s Super Bowl commercials stack up? What does the life of a social media manager really look like? Check out the Hoffman team’s favorite PR blog posts and articles from this week: The Super Bowl wasn’t all fun and games for everyone. To say…