We are in the business of storytelling, but not just on behalf of our clients. We’re interested observers in the fast-changing worlds of PR, media, branding, business and entertainment. We don’t just watch, read and listen, we create content, offering an insider’s take into the how, why and when of the communications business – including challenges, triumphs and fiascos.
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(Spoiler Alert: If you have not seen the movie, plan to read this after watching it). When we meet with a new or prospective client the number one thing we do is listen. Because no matter our experience or familiarity with the industry sector, we need to first hear and appreciate goals, objectives and needs … Continued
This Friday, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s decades long dream of bringing DC Comics character Black Adam to the silver screen finally becomes a reality. But will it sell? Despite a range of challenges, Warner (DC’s parent company) is pulling out all the promotional and marketing stops aimed at ensuring exactly that. The primary challenge here? … Continued
What’s in a name? In the case of Pine Knob, a lot. And, with the announcement of its historic return to roots, there is much to celebrate as we look (and listen) back and ahead. Of course, there has always been more to this venue than merely its name and iconic sunset/hill/tree logo. After officially … Continued
I recently enjoyed the latest chapter in the incredibly imaginative and heartwarming story that is the Toy Story saga – Toy Story 4. I don’t think it’s a major spoiler to reveal that Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks, is feeling a little lost and maybe not so useful anymore. Woody is no longer the confident … Continued
From the moment we first developed our agency’s mission, vision and direction nearly 12 years ago, we knew our “strategic communications” moniker meant focusing on helping our clients tell their stories. And the key to overall success in those subsequent years has been guiding those clients to communicate in an honest, authentic way, within a … Continued
File Sharing. Unauthorized audio videos. Outright music pirating. All continue to serve as means by which consumers can secure music content without actually paying for it. One band, however, is showing particular marketing aplomb in getting its brand new album tunes into the hands of its paying fans, including understanding the dynamics of music consumption, … Continued