by Chriate | May 28, 2014 | Breaking News, Business, Public Relations, Uncategorized
And that’s what I wanted to touch on today, that question that most comms/PR/marketing people ask themselves at some point—am I an in-house or agency kind of operator? I say, if you have the chance, be both! Each environment helps you to hone your skills by... by Chriate | May 16, 2014 | Events, Events, Hospitality, Marketing & Branding, Media, Red PR Blog, Red PR Clients, Red PR Clients, Social Media, Social Media, Special Events, Special Events, Sydney
So when I was given the task of helping to organise a media famil around this interesting village of Sydney – inviting media guests to discover the brilliance of Pyrmont, it’s safe to say basically everything was a discovery for me too! Pyrmont, I soon learned,... by Chriate | May 12, 2014 | Brisbane, Business, Design, Events, Fashion, Health & Beauty, Hospitality, Marketing & Branding, Media, Red PR Clients, Red PR Clients, Social Media, Social Media, Special Events, Uncategorized
Too often, a lengthy approval chain is where good ideas go to die. To avoid ‘death by committee’ and get the most bang for your buck, here are a few suggestions from our side of the desk. 1. Don’t mark up changes: More often than not your publicist will have... by Chriate | Apr 30, 2014 | Brisbane, Business, Events, Events, Marketing & Branding, Media, Public Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Social Media, Special Events, Special Events
After completing a Masters degree in Professional Communication and lecturing undergrad PR at a university for a semester, I came to a startling realisation: what you learn at university is just not enough to prepare you for the real world of PR. Don’t get me wrong; a... by Chriate | Apr 24, 2014 | Design, Events, Fashion, Health & Beauty, Marketing & Branding, Public Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Social Media
I’ve noticed it first-hand, time and time again. If I, or one of the other girls on the shop floor, wore an item, that day we would almost instantly sell out of the product. And let me tell you – mannequins really do work! A product worn is transformed from an...