The faces of the staff have been obscured to protect them from something, I guess

The photo is a slice of a larger one that graces the first page of a case study/news piece from an unnamed software company about the work they are doing with a partner for a retail furniture chain. The piece itself is fine. Looks very polished. Has good information. But it all goes kablooey because [...]

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The Dreaded Grip and Grin Photo

Not enough companies include visuals when they send out press releases and other material. This is a visual medium, and a great shot or two really adds some context and helps people get their heads around what’s being announced. But not all photos are good. Every now and then I get what are known as [...]

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Is the press release dead?

No, but it’s certainly evolving, and if you push out releases, you need to make sure you are evolving with the medium. Some keys: 1 – In this sector, press releases are not enticements to get editors to write stories. They are the stories. The formulaic corporate style of traditional press releases just annoy trade [...]

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DS PR 101: This is a visual medium, kids. Provide visuals!

I have seen multiple references today to what sounds like a very expensive, well-executed landmark installation in New York involving projection systems, 3D and a very famous building. As much as I would like to get on the subway to get over and see it first-hand, I don’t live in Manhattan, nor do countless people [...]

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Sub-optimized PR: Don’t just tell them, show them

I have a self-imposed rule that I don’t include the names of companies on this blog if I am slapping them around for being stupid or mindless in their approach. Here’s a case of PR that is pretty well executed, albeit in a highly conventional way, but misses the opportunity at hand. PlayNetwork is a [...]

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