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Getting to Know Hailey Driscoll: VP, PR and Managing Director, Boston

Walker Sands

Our commitment to evolving and nurturing the employee experience ensures that our team can best support our clients’ needs and foster a vibrant community, whether in our offices in Chicago, Seattle and Boston or among our remote employees. You currently hold two leadership roles: VP of PR and Managing Director of our Boston office.

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User-Generated Content: How to Use It for Good and Avoid a PR Crisis

Contently

It’s high time businesses tap into the power of user-generated content (UGC), a form of content marketing where your customers take center stage. When customers share a post or photo featuring a brand or product, their entire network sees it. “Word of mouth” marketing is key for creating community and virality.

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Seven Skills Every Social Media Manager Needs

Webbiquity

Whether you’re an aspiring social media manager looking to grow your skill set, or a marketing leader seeking an experienced professional for your team, below are seven essential skills for social media managers to contribute to your company’s success. Focus on community engagement. Build upon your networking skills.

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How can PR and influencer marketing work together in a crisis?

Sprout Social

Influencer marketing has grown from a $1.7 It’s little wonder, then, that influencer marketing has become an indispensable part of the PR and crisis management approach for most brands. Here are five ways to make PR and influencer marketing work for your brand during a crisis. billion in 2022. jordan_fisher. #ad

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How to Deploy Community as a Growth Strategy

Heinz Marketing

By Maria Geokezas , Chief Operating Officer at Heinz Marketing. Online communities exploded in recent years with millions of active members, and it’s no mystery why. Instead of going it alone, a community of like-minded individuals becomes a sounding board for ideas and questions. 4 Ways to Trigger Community-Led Growth.

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How PR Is Pivoting for a Remote World — Supported by the Teamlance Model

ClearVoice

All the tried-and-true PR events, product launches, and cocktail meet-ups can no longer be scheduled. The traditional PR agency > in-house team dynamic has suffered a tremendous shakeup. Many PR agencies were lightning fast to switch to new models of conducting their endless business, but not everything pans out.

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What Is Local PR and How Does It Work? [Examples]

Hubspot

Let's face it — building brand awareness isn't the easiest task for a marketer. Ultimately, the goal of public relations is to maintain positive communication with the world, and ensure your brand image represents your company's core values and offerings. That's where local PR comes into play.

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