7 Ways to Avoid Networking Disaster
Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, networking is a necessary evil, unless of course you work in a cave and are required to stay in said cave and …Continue reading »
View ArticleLetter to My Younger Self: Megan Wierenga
I’m three weeks away from my 36th birthday as I write this. If I were to write this three weeks from now, I may tell my younger 35 year old …Continue reading »
View Article4 Reasons to Blog
“Do you blog?” is the first thing a communications firm will likely ask you or recommend to you when you ask how to get more business or website views. We …Continue reading »
View Article7 Ways to Avoid Networking Disaster
Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, networking is a necessary evil, unless of course you work in a cave and are required to stay in said cave and … Continue reading » The post 7 Ways to Avoid...
View ArticleLetter to My Younger Self: Megan Wierenga
I’m three weeks away from my 36th birthday as I write this. If I were to write this three weeks from now, I may tell my younger 35 year old … Continue reading » The post Letter to My Younger Self:...
View Article4 Reasons to Blog
“Do you blog?” is the first thing a communications firm will likely ask you or recommend to you when you ask how to get more business or website views. We … Continue reading » The post 4 Reasons to...
View ArticleLetter to My Younger Self – Tim Bulson
The blog post you wait all month for is here-PR current and future pros reflecting on their careers and lives in a “letter to my younger self” format. This month … Continue reading » The post Letter to...
View ArticleLetter to My Younger Self – Dino Baskovic
The blog post you wait all month for is here-PR current and future pros reflecting on their careers and lives in a “letter to my younger self” format. This month … Continue reading » The post Letter to...
View Article10 Signs You Should Invest In Communication Strategy
A communication strategy really does serve a purpose, it isn’t just something you read once and set on a shelf. It should be your roadmap to meeting your business goals, … Continue reading » The post...
View ArticleHow To Effectively Advertise on LinkedIn
An Overview of LinkedIn Advertising Options Odds are you’ve received a sweet advertising credit from advertising on LinkedIn a try. There are a few different types of advertising you can use … Continue...
View ArticleMeet Leigh, 834’s Newest Team Member!
We are excited to announce 834’s newest employee, Leigh Rapaport! Leigh is stepping in as project manager and will be working with a number of our awesome clients. Get to … Continue reading » The post...
View ArticleHow to Crush an Interview
With growth comes hiring, with new hires comes lots and lots of interviews. How do you stand out from the crowd? How do you leave a good impression from just … Continue reading » The post How to Crush...
View ArticleHow to write a killer press release
Step #1: Don’t write the release. Public relations has changed a lot since I (Kim) started my career, with digital becoming integral in the process of earning media. In fact, … Continue reading » The...
View ArticleDay in the Life: Emma, Public Relations Coordinator
Backstory: My time at 834 Design & Marketing began in March 2016 as an associate. I remember actively reading past employees’ Day in the Life blog spotlights and thought, “How … Continue reading »...
View Article4 Reasons Why You Should Apply For Industry Awards
Annually, the West Michigan Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (WMPRSA) recognizes the year’s best public relations programs, projects and people in west Michigan through the PRoof...
View Article7 Ways to Avoid Networking Disaster
Whether you are an introvert or an extrovert, networking is a necessary evil, unless of course you work in a cave and are required to stay in said cave and … Continue reading » The post 7 Ways to Avoid...
View ArticlePR: We do not “pay to play”
Public relations is much more than relating to the public. According to the Public Relations Society of America, “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial...
View ArticleThe Power of Influencer Outreach
As I scroll through my social media feed, I notice that 40-percent of posts are typical social media posts (Engagement announcements, baby milestones, dogs pictures, and food pics), and the … Continue...
View ArticleA Media Pitching Guide for Dummies
When I entered the workforce after graduating, I quickly learned that I obtained many informative and useful skills in college, but how to pitch to media was not one of … Continue reading » The post A...
View ArticlePitching Over Social Media
The last blog I wrote, A Media Pitching Guide For Dummies, covered the basics of media pitching (if you haven’t read this yet, what are you waiting for?) But, since … Continue reading » The post...
View Article
