A World In Spin
Propaganda. A term used in excess within recent years. A term that makes many roll their eyes and say “I don’t fall for it.” A term that everyone is aware of and yet it is st
The power of humour in marketing
In 1923 Claude Hopkins wrote a book called Scientific Advertising that sold in enormous quantities and influenced generations of marketers. Admirer David Ogilvy, the British advert
Signing Off – The Great Resignation and Journalism
$16,000. That was my first salary as a reporter coming out of college. It was my dream job, and I was genuinely excited, but whew, it was still only $16,000. I had studied for four
Something’s Broken…
If all news is breaking news then how do we know what’s breaking? We all know the telltale signs… the red banner swooping in with the dramatic sound effects equivalent to the
Going loco with your logo
Your logo needs to be perfect – a distinctive combination of colours and shapes and ideally a magical X-factor that sums up your story. It should be, too, after all those meeting
The Importance of Messaging and Juneteenth
Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen some brands attempt to honor Juneteenth, with less than favorable results. Walmart, under its Great Value brand, released a “Celebration Edi
How Gen Z is Changing Journalism
As a new generation enters the workforce, it’s only natural for them to cause a stir – however, it’s clear to many that Gen Z is not just stirring, but shaking, the entir
Paragon PR makes the top 10 best PR firms list for sixth consecutive year
Expertise uses proprietary research and selection processes to identify top service professionals in over 200 different industries across the top cities in the United States. Every
How the changing nature of journalism affects pitching
Cision’s recent State of the Media Report has provided helpful insights into the changing role of journalism and how to keep up with the evolving field of public relations. With
The marketing message in war? Do the right thing!
The art of communicating beautifully comes naturally to some. Just watch Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian leader, once the voice of Paddington Bear, has transfixed