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Is PR for you? A few old (yet still applicable) sayings about communicators just may tell you if so. Are you a people person? This phrase has made many a recruiter cringe because being successful in public relations is much more than glad-handing and liking people. With that said, I always thought it meant something…
2017 marked LouFest’s eighth year in Forest Park, its first year on the Upper Muny Grounds and Festival Plaza, and CGPR’s second year of coordinating all things media. As such, we were prepared for the textbook list of responsibilities that comes with working a music festival – drafted press releases, tracked placements and impressions, handled…
#MakeItExotico fever has taken over CGPR! This year, Exotico Tequila embarked on an adventure that was a first for the brand: a national cocktail competition. CGPR led media relations and event planning efforts for the competition, making sure Exotico Tequila was in the hands of bartenders throughout the year. Exotico partnered with the United States…
The end of the summer is drawing near, which means it’s almost time for you PR interns to say goodbye to the place you’ve called home for the past three months. Sure, you’ve had some laughs, made some friends, and probably done some really great work to help the company and earn valuable experience. However,…
For the fourth year, Forest Park was home to America’s Biggest Birthday Party – Fair Saint Louis. Once again, CGPR was part of the three-day festival, handling the Fair’s public relations, media relations and social media strategy. Our team spent more than 36 hours on site over the course of the three days – coordinating…
As working professionals in any industry, continuing education is key to job security, career advancement and client success. In PR, it’s no different. In fact, the evolution of the media landscape and social media platforms, and the integration of marketing and public relations, are all the more reason to seek opportunities to learn the latest…
This is part one of a two-part series on pitching stories to the media. Part two will explore some of our most challenging pitches and highest-achieving hits. Working with the media doesn’t have to been intimidating, as long as you do a little preparation and planning. Here are some tips on how to earn positive…
Exciting times are ahead for CGPR! We have recently grown by two team members and also hope for your support in the Small Business Monthly poll of best companies. First, we are thrilled to welcome Stephanie Zeilenga and Colleen Barry to the Common Ground team… Meet Stephanie Stephanie is a seasoned editor and writer, with…
While many different types of companies employ some form of external public relations support, nearly every organization comes at the situation a little differently. Some have a very capable in house staff; others have suddenly found themselves in hot water; while still others are seeking outside perspective on an important issue. They all have something…
A new study recently published by The PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS) finds that younger public relations professionals feel uninformed and unprepared when it comes to the PRSA Code of Ethics and ethics counseling. The article “Silent & unprepared: Most millennial practitioners have not embraced role as ethical conscience” contains information from…