Category: Public Relations
Beyond Riots: 5 Tips On How To Engage Readers

photo credit: philippe leroyer In any given business, there’s nothing like an engaged customer. Because engagement spells loyalty, and that sure beats trying to recruit new customers 24/7. In the news industry, it’s what all the hype is about, as we refer to the past and on-going situations in Iran, London, Japan, Egypt and London again. But how about all

August 10, 2011 | By | 1
Why Journalism Needs a PR Degree

photo credit: Andrew J Ferguson Jessica Malnik wrote an interesting blog post on why a journalism degree is valuable, whether you are a reporter or not. Being on the other side of the spectra as a PR pro that has gone into the news business, I’d like to do a 360° and offer another perspective: why people in the PR

May 31, 2011 | By | 1
Keeping 600 000 readers happy takes its toll

I’ve had trouble finding inspiration to blog for the past half year or so. Now, I have all the inspiration I need and a bunch of topics, but am drained of all energy when I have the time to write. These two first weeks at my job have been fun, but all new information and planning takes its toll at

January 20, 2011 | By | 0
Stigma I: Journalism needs PR

It’s the beginning of stigma week, and what better way of starting it than by stating the obvious: Journalism needs PR. End of discussion! You don’t agree? Ok, let me tell you why I think it’s so. First off, at least here in Sweden, schools produce journalist by the dozens, with no regard to the fact that the job market

March 15, 2010 | By | 0