Here at MediaHQ we understand how important it is to hold your media relations to a good standard. Once the effort has been put into forming them it would be a shame to see them go to waste. In celebration of international friendship day which falls on July 30, we have compiled three simple tips
In the world of PR, there are an unlimited amount of strategies and tactics available for professionals to use when creating PR campaigns and engaging with existing and prospective stakeholders. Successful PR campaigns aim to procure good publicity through the effective use of social media and other platforms such as print newspapers or radio and digital coverage. Despite the overwhelming variety of channels available to engage with your stakeholders and communicate your campaigns key messages, a lot of people can easily get things wrong and get attention for all the wrong reasons.
When I’m writing a press release I have an approach that I call the ‘Galloping Horse’ strategy. With this strategy the only thing that you need to be successful is the most exciting headline you can imagine for the story. Let me give you an example. A few years ago Irish forklift manufacturer Combilift called
At MediaHQ, we chat to a member of the media landscape to gain an insight into what it’s like to work in the fast-paced, creative industry. This month, we sat down with the Irish Daily Star’s Sandra Mallon. What is your current role in the Irish Daily Star and what does it involve? I’m the
On June 26 and 27, the first TV Democratic debates signalled the start of the 2020 US Presidential race. Over the course of two nights, 20 candidates attempted to make their case and ignite a boost in their polling numbers. However, with 271 Democratic candidates filing to run, having gotten on the stage at all
Finding yourself stuck in the trap (we all fall into) of writing a press release that seems like it doesn’t want to be written can seem torturous, but doesn’t have to be. There are techniques and tricks every PR pro follows to get out of this mind-numbing rut. That is why we have compiled just
We live in a world that is dominated by technology and social media. Because of this, establishing and maintaining a great online presence is essential to any successful brand. Engaging with existing and potential customers, selling your brand’s story and creating content that will get people talking are major parts of the PR world. Social
It’s international chess day and to celebrate, we’ve compiled a variety of ways on how you can checkmate your PR goals. Believe it or not, PR shares many parallels with chess.