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Common Ground Public Relations is proud to announce that we have earned two 2019 Hermes Creative Awards. The following projects were selected as winners out of more than 6,000 entries submitted by businesses throughout the United States, Canada and dozens of other countries.
With the evolution of media channels, especially the rise in digital and social platforms, a new breed of individual has emerged: the social media influencer. Part thought leader, part celebrity, part analyst … social media influencers can wield tremendous influence over their followers as they share their opinions on current events, new brands or places…
While it’s impossible to prepare for every kind of crisis imaginable, taking a proactive approach to developing a communications plan within your preparedness program can be key to your organization’s reputation and survival. Consider these steps as you develop, or revise, your crisis communications plan.
As defined by the Public Relations Society of America, public relations influences, engages and builds relationships with key stakeholders across a myriad of platforms in order to shape and frame the public perception of an organization.
I’ve always loved to write, and I had my sights set on a career in journalism from the time I first saw Cary Grant verbally spar with Rosalind Russell in His Girl Friday. So that’s what I did: got a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and eventually found a position as an…
2017 was one for the books here at Common Ground Public Relations. While the year brought many challenges, it also brought a lot of growth and memories for our boutique agency. Here are 17 highlights from 2017: In January, Pia, Kelsey and Denise helped launch Karuna Beverages in the St. Louis market. These plant-based beverages…
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…
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…
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…
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…