The worst part of the Pepsi commercial is when Kendall decides to protest racism by making a black woman hold her wig. pic.twitter.com/NEfSwXqJvm — Sean Kent (@seankent) April 5, 2017 This week, Pepsi released a protest-inspired ad featuring Kendall Jenner that went viral…but probably not in the way they… (read more)
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Archive for April, 2017
It’s Okay If You Don’t Like “This Is Us,” But It’s Important to Know Your Audience Might
Here’s the thing: People love movies and TV shows. Even if you limit your intake of pop culture to nibbling NPR and the New Yorker, know that others – including untapped target audiences you may desperately attempt to reach – are feasting more broadly. In fact, according to recent research… (read more)
“This is a truly transformative program and there is no question that it is preparing leaders to be courageous communicators.”
- Colleen Bailey, Executive Director, The National Steinbeck Center
Getting Your Story Covered: Tips for Top-Notch Media Pitching Part Two
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In the first installment of this two-part series, I shared some insights from my years working in TV news and media relations, focusing on the best methods to get your pitches seen by reporters. In this part, I review some strategies for increasing the odds those reporters will actually… (read more)
Making Your Pitches Count: Tips for Top-Notch Media Pitching Part Three
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Communication professionals are no strangers to the challenges that journalists are facing today, from the demands of the 24-hour news cycle to budget shortfalls and understaffed newsrooms. We respect them for their tenacity and commitment to uncovering the truth, and we value being able to build relationships with them… (read more)
Finding the Words to Champion the Greater Good
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An interest in politics isn’t new to Paige Swanson, a Karel Fellow who is working at Spitfire this summer before returning to Yale University for her senior year. But what is new to Paige is using strategic communication to make the case for political and social change. “I’ve worked… (read more)
