By Jaime Hamilton, Account Coordinator For EE Times, the days of thinking small are over. Marked by an October 1 relaunch, the publication embarked down a new path that combines an aesthetic upgrade with fortified substance — all-encompassed by a new mantra: Think Big. “We, as editors, were trained to think small as our …more
By Sarah Collins, Senior Account Executive A career in public relations inherently keeps you on your toes. Although it may seem that no two days within a week are the same, as creatures of habit, we unavoidably fall into routines from time to time. I try my best to prevent that and personally believe …more
I’ve written several posts on how organizations select communication services. Even after 30+ years, I’m still thinking there’s got to be a better way. In cases in which Procurement leads the charge, the process feels more like a tussle than a process of getting to know each other. Speaking of a better way, …more
I played “Dear Abby” earlier this month offering guidance to college grads on how to differentiate in their resumes and cover letters. It generated a fair amount of feedback, including a comment — actually comment does it a disservice; let’s call it a “treatise” — from my friend and colleague James Strohecker, a senior marketing …more
By Ashleigh Chong, Senior Account Executive It’s official — we eat a lot. Do you know that in just 60 seconds, we consume over 5,000 tonnes of food globally? The global appetite, which has been rising steadily, will continue its growth momentum — just last year, the food and beverages (F&B) market was estimated …more
By Shingo Nomura, Vice President, North Asia for The Hoffman Agency I joined The Hoffman Agency to lead its Japan office in 2002. After roughly four years at a traditional local PR company in Japan, I found the idea of blending a Silicon Valley mentality with the Japanese way quite appealing. While I didn’t understand …more
By Haley Dowell, Account Coordinator In PR, storytelling is the foundation of everything we do. Not only is every story unique, but the methods in which each one is told vary greatly. A creative narrative for one B2B technology company looks completely different from the ideal story for another, although the end goal is …more
By Mandy Heiser, Account Coordinator Bocce. The plural form of the Italian word boccia, which means “bowl.” One of the oldest sports in the world, with roots tracing back to 5200 BC. . A popular game enjoyed by many historical figures, including Roman Emperor Augustus, Leonardo Da Vinci, Galileo Galilei, Queen Elizabeth I, …more
Based on back-of-the-envelope math, I figure I’ve worked with more than 1,000 client contacts over my career. That’s a lot of people, especially when you factor in that I’m a closet introvert (“solitude, where can I find a slice of solitude?”). Yet, I don’t need a calculator to tell me that Wendy Zajack lands in …more
