It’s the end of award season in the PR world and we’re honored to have taken home a few this year. Our team earned three awards of merit and four Parthenon Awards from the Public Relations Society of America as well as a Best Practices Award from the Public Relations Global Network. Congratulations to our…
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Marketing & PR Blog
The Value of PR: Quantifying Public Relations (Part 1)
Public relations is a qualitative business. We create campaigns and initiatives that change the way people feel to build brand loyalty, increase awareness and ultimately drive sales. But “how people feel” doesn’t always get approved in budget meetings. We need to translate the qualitative into something quantitative – something measurable – to justify the investment…
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‘We Have to get Ahead of This’ Amid Bad Press, Senior Living Providers Must Be Transparent
REED’s Katie Adkisson provides advice to Senior Housing News on how senior living providers should communicate during COVID-19. “Adkisson recommends having a protocol and clear chain of command in place for when media inquiries arise. Providers or their representatives should not be defensive in fielding them, but instead respond with courtesy and patience. It’s also important to…
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Three Communications Truths During COVID-19 (or in any crisis)
Partner and Co-founder of REED, Katie Adkisson, authors a column on crisis communications in McKnight’s Long Term Care News The nursing home industry has a target on its back right now. The industry as a whole is being harshly criticized in the media, leaving questions not only about its state of preparedness but the quality of…
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To Comment or Not To Comment: How Brands Should Approach Tough Issues
2020 has been a test for small businesses and big companies alike in more ways than one. With a global pandemic and push for social justice reform around the country, many brands are finding themselves at a communications crossroads. How do you know when you’ve said too much or too little? When is the appropriate…
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The U.S. Is Gradually Reopening. Are You Ready?
It is surreal to think what a different world we’re living in compared to just two months ago when many of us were making Spring Break plans, looking forward to March Madness and getting ready for warmer evenings out on the patio with friends and family. Many companies have folded under the pressure and inevitabilities…
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Small-Biz, We’re Here For You
It has been gut-wrenching to watch business owners deal with the impact of COVID-19. One thing is evident: small biz, our companies with fewer than 500 employees, is amazing, and our economy needs them. Small biz accounts for 99.7 percent of all businesses in the U.S. and employs nearly HALF of all United States employees…
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The Importance of a Good Crisis Management Plan – And How to Get Started
You’ve likely spent the past couple of months planning for the new year. You’ve finalized efforts and received necessary budget approvals. You may even be suffering from planning fatigue and just want to implement already! (We get it. We marketers are an antsy bunch.) Here’s the thing, though. While most people are golden on their…
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Your Team—Are They Your Top Priority? They Better Be.
By: Lauren Reed When we think about key stakeholders, groups like investors, consumers, board members, public officials and more may come to mind. One group often overlooked, however, are the employees just down the hall. This powerful group has the potential to either enhance or undermine your business. By definition, public relations is a strategic…
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Thanks for helping us Be The Good
As we reflect on this past year, thankful feels like an understatement. At REED, we are thankful for our supportive team that challenges and encourages each other to grow every day. We are thankful for our clients, who trust us to grow their brands on a local, regional and national level. And we are especially thankful that because of these clients, we can make…
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