Knowing The Difference Between Advertising and Public relations

One of the things many people ask about public relations is what is the difference between public relations and advertising.  It is a common question that is asked time and time again.  Yet the two should not be confused.  Here are the differences between advertising and public relations: Advertising is paid placement. The company pays ..

How To Get Media Coverage At Toy Fair

In a matter of weeks, toy makers will descend upon New York City to unveil the hottest and latest toys at Toy Fair.  Toy Fair is the premier event for the toy industry.  Think of the Oscars, Grammys, Emmys combined with Fashion Week, and that is Toy Fair.  For many start-ups and even existing toy ..

Optimal Harmony Water Company Retains Strategic Vision PR Group For Launch Of AQUA-Oh! A Revolutionary Approach To Alkaline Water

Suwanee, GA/February 1, 2017 – Strategic Vision PR Group announces that it has been retained by Chandler, Arizona based, Optimal Water Company for the launch of its new product, AQUA-OH!, a revolutionary approach to alkaline water.  Strategic Vision PR Group will be directing all national media and branding efforts for AQUA-OH!.  Made naturally from limestone, ..

Communications Lessons From President Trump

A little over a week into his presidency and Donald Trump is making a mark that has both critics and supporters going wild.  His presidency is in many ways unprecedented.  Yet in terms of communications strategy, he is pursuing tried and tested ways to reach his audience that were pursued by other politicians, and businesses ..

Regardless of Size, All Companies Need A Crisis Communications Strategy

Small and medium sized businesses while knowing they need a public relations strategy often do not include a crisis communications plan in that strategy.  Many of these businesses believe crisis communications plans are only for major corporations and they will never face a crisis that needs a detailed response.  In this highly polarized political climate ..

Five Communications Lessons From Trump’s Win

Americans elected Donald Trump as President on Tuesday.  It was the political upset heard around the world as every poll and pundit had predicted a Hillary Clinton victory.  Without a doubt it was our version of the famous Harry Truman upset over Thomas Dewey in 1948.  Even more so for business communicators Trump’s strategy provides ..

Hillary’s Communication Strategy for the ‘October Surprise’

Every election cycle October is known as the month of ‘the October Surprise’ designed to upend the polls and change the election dynamics.  This year, ‘the October Surprise’ came on October 28th for the Hillary Clinton campaign when FBI Director James Comey informed Congressional leaders that the FBI was reopening the investigation into Hillary Clinton’s ..

Brangelina Breakup Sees PR Strategies Play Out

Celebrity divorces are always high profile news stories.  And when the celebrities divorcing have a word that describes their pairing – Brangelina – and are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, you can expect nonstop media coverage.  Celebrity divorces also use public relations to sway public opinion and force a settlement. We saw the public relations ..