11 words to delete from press releases
By Becky Gaylord The advice to avoid jargon in writing is age-old and common. It’s also smart. We send press releases, blog posts, and other content aimed at particular audiences, because we want people to read and grasp the information and act on it in some way. That can’t happen if they have to struggle,...
7 Quick tips for PR job hunting
By Mark Goldman & Ryan McCormick are co-founders of Goldman McCormic | Culled from PRDaily Are you aggressively seeking a PR position at the moment? Here is some advice to help your efforts. 1. Never send your résumé and cover letter to the HR department. In this economy, human resources departments are already inundated with more...
Stressed out? Relax with these 10 tips
By Lorra M. Brown . Culled from PRDaily Public relations is a fast-paced, deadline-oriented industry. The rigors of balancing multiple projects for several clients and colleagues can be overwhelming, especially early in your career. I shed a few tears and was stressed, scared, and overwhelmed from time to time in the early days of my...
Starcomms reduces on-net call rate tariffs for two weeks
Source: Business Day Nigeria Subscribers to Nigeria’s leading Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) operator, Starcomms Plc, can now enjoy unlimited calls for as low as N5 for every on-net calls as against the existing rate of N9 per minute. According to the Starcomms Chief Executive Officer, Logan Pather, the offer will run for two weeks,...
When should a PR pro interrupt an interview?
By Brad Philips Culled from PRDaily Bryce Harper, the Washington Nationals’ 19-year-old rookie outfielder, hit a homerun last Tuesday night to help his team beat the Toronto Blue Jays. He hit another homerun after the game. During a post-game press availability, a reporter pointed out to Harper that people can drink legally at age 18...