Nationwide, the ongoing Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has left businesses, both big and small, grappling with how to run a business, implement remote work plans, and communicate to their consumers. Read on to explore various business resources and tips that can help you and your business navigate COVID-19. Take Advantage of Slow Times Everyone is struggling to deal with Coronavirus COVID-19 …
Grab Their Attention with Graphic Appeal
At a time where the average person is exposed to (bombarded by) thousands of advertisements every week, a graphic helps you must say more in less time in an increasingly compelling way. Your story can no longer be told solely with text; as technology develops you must adapt to ensure your messages are heard amongst your competition. The simplest way …
What I’ve Learned From My Internship At PTE
Written by Shannon Carroll I have been given many incredible opportunities and experiences in the marketing and public relations industry from my internship with Pushing the Envelope. I had the privilege of working in a very professional, welcoming, and educational environment. Being able to be mentored by and learn from all of the wonderful staff was a very valuable experience. …
What I’ve Learned So Far in My PTE Internship
By: Jessica McAffee I can’t believe that my internship at Pushing the Envelope is almost complete. Not having any prior marketing or PR experience before this internship, I was at first a little afraid of what I was going to get myself into. But as the internship went on, I found myself learning new skills that I know will benefit …
What I’ve Learned So Far In My Internship
By: Christina Garcia Since starting at PTE, I have learned so much about working at a mixed marketing communications firm that I can’t comprehend everything that I needed to learn when I began this internship. I have learned about important writing styles and PTE preferences that have become habitual to me as well as important marketing concepts to understand when …
Rise Up- A Reflection on the PTE Internship Program
By Chelsea Bear Marketing and Communications Intern As I complete my marketing and communication internship at Pushing the Envelope, Inc., I can’t help but reflect and be grateful for the experience I’ve had. I would like to share with you a little bit about the experience I had in the Rise Up Program. Before I began this journey, I …
Does Local PR Matter for National Brands?
For those of you working for national brands the question sometimes arises, “do we really need a local PR person or local PR effort?” Sometimes the answer is “no,” but sometimes the answer is “yes” and it all comes down to the scenario. One prime example is work we did with West Marine when they opened their Fort Myers flagship …
The Media Pitch: How To Tell Your Story
Do you have an event or story that you would LOVE the media to pick up, but you’re not sure how to get their attention? With so much going on in the news on a day to day basis, it is important that your event or story stands out from the crowd. Here are some key points to getting your …
4 Tips for Working with Journalists
The first thing to keep in mind is that journalists, whether print, TV or even bloggers, are just people – like you and me. For many people unfamiliar with working with media, making a pitch call or coordinating an interview can be nerve wracking. Before you make a call, take a deep breath and try to relax. Think of the …
Networking: For Business and PR
Networking and communication used to take the traditional path of print advertising and brochures, direct mail, local/national trade shows, etc. These forms of communicating your brand/business still exist but more often they are used in balance with modern forms of networking and sharing information about you and your business. Here are some guidelines I have learned to follow in today’s …
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