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Pinterest: US vs the Brits

Since late 2011, Pinterest, the newest social media toy, has exploded as a way to share things we love. Pins, or pictures and pages, that users share on the site fall into a variety of categories including home decorating, cooking, business, fashion, athletics,…

Happy Valentine’s Day…or Not

You’re either on board with Valentine’s Day or you’re not, regardless of your relationship status. When V-Day comes around, there are the mushy people who are obsessed with this “holiday” or the people who wear all black, and don’t speak a word…

FPRA Students to Visit March PR

Next Thursday, March will be hosting a group of students from the FRPA Tallahassee Chapter, an organization designed for students and young professionals who are interested in a career in public relations. I was approached by FPRA’s vice president, Lauren Goodin, who’s working…

What Impact Does Technology Have on Romance?

I recently read an article on CNN.com by Thom Patterson that explores whether or not technology is having a negative impact on modern romance. While technology has certainly shaken things up in other areas – from the way we order food to…

What Impact Does Technology Have on Romance?

I recently read an article on CNN.com by Thom Patterson that explores whether or not technology is having a negative impact on modern romance. While technology has certainly shaken things up in other areas – from the way we order food to…

The New Entertainment Industry Cometh?

GigaOm broke the news on Friday that Amazon is seeking executives to help make its original programming plans a reality. Since last year, Amazon Studios has been awarding script writers and independent filmmakers for contributing content, and now it seems the online…

Local Newspapers Visualized

This an interesting visualization of local newspapers around the World….perfect for understanding the local newspaper landscape when planning a campaign!  …

The Super Bowl Butterfinger Blow-Up

Like so many other companies, PawnGo decided to take advantage of Super Bowl mania to raise awareness for their brand. However, their method to do so ended up being more controversial than many of the commercial that ran during the game, and…

Interns Wanted

Looking for a PR internship? Would you like to work at a dynamic, fun, tech PR agency located in downtown Boston? Then March PR is the place for you! Daily responsibilities include industry and media research, media list building, writing, maintenance of social media…

Are we addicted to social media?

So many of us claim to be “addicted” to things like Pop Chips, texting, yoga, or playing games like Angry Birds or Words with Friends, but is addiction to social media becoming a real problem? A new study in the journal Psychological…

Geek Chic

So, Valentine’s Day is next week. Guys – do you know what you’re getting your sweetheart? According to an article on Tech Journal, you can forget about roses, jewelry and chocolate this year. Ladies want electronics. Think iPads, Kindles, maybe a new…

Online Newsrooms – Maximizing Media Opportunities

In PR, some of the most strategic campaigns are launched around news or product announcements. But, these involve a lot more than just issuing a press release. It often takes months of preparation to establish relationships with members of the media community…