In The News

• How to conquer nerves for public speaking May 27, 2022
  Here’s the PR pro’s guide to settling into important opportunities to share your message with a crowd. Some people would rather die than speak in public; just ask Jerry Seinfield. “According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking – number two is death,” famously said Seinfeld in his stand-up routine “I’m Telling […]
• ESPN brings kids together for #oneteam Challenge during pandemic May 27, 2022
  The program drew more than 35,000 young people who shared songs, made masks, wrote notes to essential workers and more, winning ESPN first place in the ‘Campaigns: Community Relations Campaign’ category of Ragan’s 2021 Media Relations Awards. COVID-19 brought the world to a sudden halt in 2020, and the world of sports was no exception. […]
• 5 components to a successful PR mentorship program May 27, 2022
  Consider these tips for building your bench of comms talent. As PR firms reflect on key lessons learned during the pandemic and begin returning to the office, investing in employee professional development and career growth should be a top priority. At RH Strategic, we understand our people are the most valuable asset; they are our […]
• Twitter responds to $150M FTC settlement, Congress grills Abbott exec on baby formula plant conditions and what journalists want from your pitches May 26, 2022
  Also: Texas NFL teams issue statements about the Uvalde mass shooting. Hello, communicators: The Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans both issued statements Wednesday about the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. We are heartbroken by this afternoon’s tragic events in Uvalde as we mourn alongside our neighbors in Texas. To the victims, […]
• This is why you’re always busy — and how to address it May 26, 2022
  If we ever hope to beat back busyness once and for all, we must acknowledge what’s actually behind it. There’s seldom enough time to get all the work done that we plan to check off our lists. And, while the popularity of remote and hybrid work has acknowledged the importance of internal communications, it’s also […]
• How future PR pros are weighing careers amid the ‘Great Resignation’ May 26, 2022
  Even young pros who haven’t started their careers are taking in the massive workplace changes that have disrupted the working world. Through November, an average of more than 3.9 million people left their job each month in 2021, making last year the highest average on record, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In May […]
• Essential rules for creating research for thought leadership May 26, 2022
  Data can underpin thought leadership campaigns. Make sure you avoid these pitfalls. Creating your own survey is a great way to build thought leadership platforms and drive a conversation with your subject matter experts. However, you should think twice before spamming your customers with pulse surveys to turn out a half-baked report. Research and knowledge […]