World’s Largest Independent LGBTQ+ Archives To Host 2nd Annual Fundraising Disco Gala At Toronto Reference Library
World’s Largest Independent LGBTQ+ Archives To Host 2nd Annual Fundraising Disco Gala At Toronto Reference Library
TORONTO, ON (November 11, 2014) - Mirror balls, platforms, bell bottoms and sequins will make their return to the Toronto Reference Library’s Bram and Bluma Appel Salon on November 29, 2014, as the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) hosts their 2nd Annual Disco Gala, sponsored by TD Canada. Hosted by Vancouver drag sensation Symone Says, the celebratory evening boasts live entertainment, dinner, live auction and a full-out disco dance party.
Beginning at 6:00 p.m., hundreds of disco-clad guests will enter the fully transformed salon to enjoy a cocktail reception while exploring the many event offerings including a dress-up photo booth, archival displays, silent auction and 50/50 draw. Following the reception, attendees will enjoy a gourmet dinner provided by à la Carte Kitchen, along with entertainment from Michelle Ross, the Toronto All-Star Big Band, DJ Mark Oliver and more.
The CLGA is pleased to welcome an extensive group of new and returning supporters of their 2nd annual Gala. Supporters include: TD Canada, Xtra!, Norton Rose Fullbright Canada Inc., Dr. Kevin Russello & Associates, BMO, Sherbourne Health Centre, à la Carte Kitchen, Toronto Public Library, Colio Winery and Mill Street Brewery.
“Contributions from individuals and organizations generate significant benefits long after the last dance at our annual gala,” said CLGA president Dennis Findlay, “With supporter help, the CLGA can continue our many community initiatives and important work of preserving hundreds of thousands of archival materials, making them safe and accessible for generations to come.”
Tickets to the CLGA’s 2nd Annual Disco Gala are $175.00 and can be purchased by visiting http://bit.ly/clgagala.
For media accreditation, photos or interview requests, please contact:
Cory Stewart | Embrace Disruption PR
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About the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives:
The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) is the largest independent LGBTQ+ archives in the world. With a focus on Canadian content, the CLGA acquires, preserves and provides public access to information and materials in any medium. By collecting and securing important historical records, publications, magazines, newspapers, photos, films and other paraphernalia, the CLGA cares for LGBTQ+ histories now and for generations to come.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CLGArchives
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CLGArchives
Tumblr: http://canadianlesbianandgayarchives.tumblr.com
YouTube: http://bit.ly/1eAg4mB
High Tea Met High Fashion At Inaugural Starlight Children’s Foundation™ Canada Afternoon Celebrity Fundraiser
Tea & Tiaras, hosted by Breakfast Television Toronto’s Jennifer Valentyne, brought out hundreds to enjoy high tea and support the children’s organization.
TORONTO, ON (November 5, 2014) - Fascinators, lace gloves and high fashion filled the Royal York Hotel’s concert hall as hundreds gathered to enjoy an afternoon of high tea in support of Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada’s first annual Tea & Tiaras, presented by Bloom Lanys. Coupled with delicious gourmet snacks and an exclusive fashion show from RW&CO., the November 2, 2014 event was a decadent afternoon hosted by Breakfast Television Toronto’s Jennifer Valentyne.
As guests arrived at 1:00 p.m., they were treated to a specialty cocktail while exploring the event’s many offerings including a silent auction, flower market by Anne & Co., jewellery bar by lia sophia and hand made fine millinery by David Dunkley. Once seated, attendees were treated to traditional high tea service, complimented with gourmet treats from celebrity chef Collin Thornton, along with performances by Antonella Cavallaro & Starlight child Emily Hurd.
Celebrity guests included event host Jennifer Valentyne, Love It Or List It’s Hilary Farr, celebrity chef Anna Olson, television personality Karl Lohnes, Canadian Opera Company’s Simone Osborne and Charlotte Burrage, actress Sheila McCarthy, National Ballet of Canada’s Greta Hodgkinson and Jillian Vanstone, JUNO nominated musician Alysha Brilla, television personality Anne Mroczkowski and Sportsnet Central’s Jackie Redmond.
“Tea & Tiaras was a wonderful event that allowed our many Starlight supporters a chance to enjoy an afternoon of decadence while supporting our foundation’s many important programs that brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families across Canada,” said Starlight Canada’s VP, Special Events, Jeannie O’Regan. “One of the most rewarding parts of hosting events such as Tea & Tiaras, is the ability to involve Starlight children like Emily, who treated guests to a beautiful vocal performance, and Kayla, who modelled in the afternoon’s fashion show.”
The money raised from Tea & Tiaras will go towards funding Starlight’s in and out-of-hospital programming, which includes fun kits (essentials for unexpected hospital stays), hospital grants (funds for hospitals across the country to use on what kids need most), Fun Centres (portable stations equipped with a dvd player, Nintendo Wii, games and movies) and Day Brighteners (tickets to sports games, concerts and more).
For more information, photos or interview requests, please contact:
Cory Stewart | Embrace Disruption PR
p: 647.638.1586 | e: cory@embracedisruption.com
About Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada:
Starlight Children’s Foundation™ Canada is part of Starlight’s global network, serving kids and families through partnerships with more than 130 healthcare facilities. Over the past 30 years, Starlight has become a leading global charity that partners with experts to improve the life and health of kids and families around the world. Collaborating with innovators in pediatric healthcare, entertainment and technology, Starlight provides a unique blend of family-centered programs and services from hospital to home. Starlight partners with more than 1,750 healthcare facilities and pediatric hospitals in Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, serving millions of children every year.
Website: http://starlightcanada.org
Twitter: @StarlightCanada #StarlightMatters
Facebook: http://facebook.com/starlightcanada
About Bloom & Lanys:
Bloom Lanys Professional Corporation is a real estate boutique law firm providing business-driven service to its clients in a wide range of real estate transactions. For more than 25 years, BLPC has been advising on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financings, and we are proud to say we have been a supporter of the excellent work of Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada for many years. For more information, please call 416-486-9913 or email reception@bloom-lanys.com.
About Speakers’ Spotlight:
Speakers’ Spotlight represents the world’s most extraordinary speakers, leading thinkers and inspiring individuals. Clients represent a cross-section of leading corporations, associations, government agencies, health care organizations, universities and colleges. Speakers’ Spotlight has arranged training programs, celebrity campaigns, digital content and more than 20,000 speaking engagements in over 30 countries. www.speakers.ca
About RW&CO., A Division of Reitmans Canada:
RW&CO. is committed to offering accessible ‘Polished Cool’ city wear to men and women who take pride in looking sharp on all occasions. With curated collections of well-crafted pieces featuring a strong attention to detail, the company is dedicated to style, fit and fashion. RW&CO. also prides itself in providing every customer with an enjoyable shopping experience, tailored to perfectly fit his or her lifestyle. The company operates just under 80 retail stores across Canada and offers online shopping at rw-co.com.
Critically Acclaimed Photo Exhibit “BUTCH: Not Like The Other Girls” Arrives in Toronto
Unapologetic and undiluted, the images in BUTCH: Not like other girls set out to honour the beauty, power and diversity of women with subjects reflecting the many sizes, shapes, ethnicities, and styles of what it means to be Butch.” – Mark Robins, Gay Vancouver
Critically acclaimed photo exhibit “BUTCH: Not like the other girls” arrives in Toronto
Renowned artist SD Holman brings solo show to Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives as part of North American tour.
TORONTO, ON (October 6, 2014) – Beauty, power and diversity in female masculinity are explored in the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives’ (34 Isabella St.) newest hosted exhibition, BUTCH: Not like the other girls, arriving in Toronto on November 6, 2014 as part of the show’s North American tour.
BUTCH: Not like the other girls debuted as a public art project in transit shelters around Vancouver, Canada, in March 2013, with a simultaneous gallery show at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre (The Cultch). According to Cultch administrators, the opening night – which attracted over 500 patrons – was the largest art opening in their 35 years of operation. The project went viral on the internet, leading to touring exhibitions across the continent. The exhibition catalogue was released by Shooting Gallery Publications in Spring 2014, and is available at bookstores in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco and Los Angeles.
“We are very excited to bring Butch: Not like the other girls to the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives,” says CLGA vice president William Craddock. “SD Holman’s photographs document, explore and celebrate a myriad of sexual identities and gender expression – visibility that is important to the richness of our communities today and the diversity of our histories for the future. We hope that Toronto audiences will enjoy this exhibition as much as it has been revered at its debut in Vancouver.”
BUTCH is a photographic exploration of the liminal spaces occupied by female masculinity in contemporary queer communities. Holman delineates Butch as “an inclusive site of resistance to limitations on the way women, gender, and sexuality are still defined.” The images honour the beauty, power and diversity of women who transgress the gender binary, with subjects reflecting the many sizes, shapes, ethnicities, and styles of Butch. The transversal dialectic of female masculinity is celebrated here — unapologetic and undiluted.
BUTCH: Not like the other girls opens on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. with a public wine and cheese reception. The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives is located at 34 Isabella Street in Toronto.
For more information, high-res images or to book a media tour, please contact:
Cory Stewart, Embrace Disruption PR
p: 416.963.9857
About SD Holman:
A native of Los Angeles, SD Holman is a photo-based artist and Artistic Director of The Queer Arts Festival, an artist-run three-week, multidisciplinary arts festival in Vancouver, BC. Recipient of the 2014 YWCA Women of Distinction Award in Arts and Culture, one of Canada’s most prestigious awards. Hailed by Photographer Guy Warrington as “the best portrait photographer in Vancouver,”Holman’s exhibition venues include Wellesley College (MA), the Advocate Gallery (Los Angeles), the Soady-Campbell Gallery (New York), the San Francisco Public Library, The Helen Pitt International Gallery, Charles H. Scott, Exposure, Gallery Gachet, Vancouver East Cultural Centre, Artropolis, and Fotobase Galleries (Vancouver). Holman’s project BUTCH: Not like the other girls is currently touring North America, and has been published by Shooting Gallery Publications.
About the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives:
The Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives (CLGA) is the largest independent LGBTQ+ archives in the world. With a focus on Canadian content, the CLGA acquires, preserves and provides public access to information and materials in any medium. By collecting and securing important historical records, publications, magazines, newspapers, photos, films and other paraphernalia, the CLGA cares for LGBTQ+ histories now and for generations to come.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/CLGArchives
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CLGArchives
Tumblr: http://canadianlesbianandgayarchives.tumblr.com
YouTube: http://bit.ly/1eAg4mB
Toys“R”Us, Canada provides seriously ill Toronto child with an “all-you-can-snag” experience of a lifetime
For Immediate Release
Toys“R”Us, Canada provides seriously ill Toronto child with an “all-you-can-snag” experience of a lifetime
Canada’s leading toy and juvenile retailer continues support of Starlight Children’s Foundation™ Canada’s programming to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families.
Toronto, ON (October 2, 2014)- On October 29, 2014, a Toronto-based Starlight child will participate in a 3-Minute Dash through the Toys“R”Us store at Sherway Gardens (690 Evans Ave)to snatch as much merchandise as possible within a three minute timeframe.
The 3-Minute Dash is donated by Toys“R”Us as part of their longstanding partnership with Starlight Canada and will take place in five cities across Canada: Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver. Participants were randomly selected from each province as part of a contest Starlight Canada held earlier this month. Applicants were asked to share the details of their care journey and submit them to their local Starlight programs coordinator for entry.
Unique to the Toronto 3-Minute Dash, Starlight child Colena, who was randomly selected through contest for this Dash, has requested to share her special opportunity with three other local seriously ill Starlight children. Colena explained her belief lies in the Plato quote, “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.”
“Toys“R”Us, Canada’s ongoing commitment to our in and out-of-hospital programming is invaluable to Starlight,” says Starlight executive director, Brian Bringolf. “Special events like the 3-Minute Dash provide Starlight children with a chance to create much-needed positive memories away from the hospital, treatments and therapies.”
“Children have always been the focus of our charity work and Starlight continues to be a great partner for us as together, we share the goal of brightening the lives of seriously ill children when they need a reason to smile” says Kevin Macnab, President, Toys“R”Us Canada. “Providing the Starlight children with an empty cart, and full reign of a Toys“R”Us store for 3 minutes, is the perfect escape from their hospital stay, as they race through the aisles and experience a fun and unique opportunity that they will never forget. After events like these, it’s the joy on the children’s faces that motivate our employees to continue to raise funds and awareness for Starlight and towards making a difference in children’s lives.”
During the 16 year partnership, Toys“R”Us, Canada has raised over $12 million dollars for Starlight Canada. This year, in addition to the 3-Minute Dash, Toys“R”Us, Canada has helped to sponsor:
- 101 Hospital Grants (Montetary funding to support distractive entertainment for hospitalized children)
- 10,500 ER Admit Kits (A variety of care products for children and parents during unexpected hospital stays)
- 7,000 Baby & Toddler Fun Kits (Cuddly toys and games to distract very young children during unpleasant hospital stays)
- 10 Fun Centers (Mobile entertainment units featuring a Sharp AQUOS flat-screen television, a DVD player, a Nintendo Wii™ gaming system and a wide variety of Wii games)
- $150,000 in Great Escapes Sponsorships (A program that provides Starlight families with a chance to enjoy fun events together to create priceless memories, relax and then return home with a renewed sense of strength and hope)
- 100 Starlight Treasure Chests (A box filled with toys and surprises, used by children during appointments at the hospital or clinic)
For more information, media accreditation, photos or interview requests, please contact:
Cory Stewart
Embrace Disruption PR
o: 416.963.9857 c: 647.638.1586
About Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada:
Starlight Children’s Foundation™ Canada is part of Starlight’s global network, serving kids and families through partnerships with more than 130 healthcare facilities. Over the past 30 years, Starlight has become a leading global charity that partners with experts to improve the life and health of kids and families around the world. Collaborating with innovators in pediatric healthcare, entertainment and technology, Starlight provides a unique blend of family-centered programs and services from hospital to home. Starlight partners with more than 1,750 healthcare facilities and pediatric hospitals in Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, serving millions of children every year.
Website: http://starlightcanada.org
Twitter: @StarlightCanada #StarDash
Facebook: http://facebook.com/starlightcanada
About Toys“R”Us, Canada:
Toys“R”Us (Canada) Ltd., is part of Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer. Toys“R”Us, Canada operates over 80 stores across the country. For store locations and convenient online shopping visit www.toysrus.ca or www.babiesrus.ca.
Toys“R”Us, Canada provides seriously ill Ottawa child with an “all-you-can-snag” experience of a lifetime
For Immediate Release
Canada’s leading toy and juvenile retailer continues support of Starlight Children’s Foundation™ Canada’s programming to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families.
Ottawa, ON (October 2, 2014)- On October 21, 2014, an Ottawa-based Starlight child will participate in a 3-Minute Dash through the Toys“R”Us store at Saint Laurent Shopping Centre (1200 Saint Laurent) to snatch as much merchandise as possible within a three minute timeframe.
The 3-Minute Dash is donated by Toys“R”Us as part of their longstanding partnership with Starlight Canada and will take place in five cities across Canada: Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver. Participants were randomly selected from each province as part of a contest Starlight Canada held earlier this month. Applicants were asked to share the details of their care journey and submit them to their local Starlight programs coordinator for entry.
“Toys“R”Us, Canada’s ongoing commitment to our in and out-of-hospital programming is invaluable to Starlight,” says Starlight executive director, Brian Bringolf. “Special events like the 3-Minute Dash provide Starlight children with a chance to create much-needed positive memories away from the hospital, treatments and therapies.”
“Children have always been the focus of our charity work and Starlight continues to be a great partner for us as together, we share the goal of brightening the lives of seriously ill children when they need a reason to smile” says Kevin Macnab, President, Toys“R”Us Canada. “Providing the Starlight children with an empty cart, and full reign of a Toys“R”Us store for 3 minutes, is the perfect escape from their hospital stay, as they race through the aisles and experience a fun and unique opportunity that they will never forget. After events like these, it’s the joy on the children’s faces that motivate our employees to continue to raise funds and awareness for Starlight and towards making a difference in children’s lives.”
During the 16 year partnership, Toys“R”Us, Canada has raised over $12 million dollars for Starlight Canada. This year, in addition to the 3-Minute Dash, Toys“R”Us, Canada has helped to sponsor:
- 101 Hospital Grants (Montetary funding to support distractive entertainment for hospitalized children)
- 10,500 ER Admit Kits (A variety of care products for children and parents during unexpected hospital stays)
- 7,000 Baby & Toddler Fun Kits (Cuddly toys and games to distract very young children during unpleasant hospital stays)
- 10 Fun Centers (Mobile entertainment units featuring a Sharp AQUOS flat-screen television, a DVD player, a Nintendo Wii™ gaming system and a wide variety of Wii games)
- $150,000 in Great Escapes Sponsorships (A program that provides Starlight families with a chance to enjoy fun events together to create priceless memories, relax and then return home with a renewed sense of strength and hope)
- 100 Starlight Treasure Chests (A box filled with toys and surprises, used by children during appointments at the hospital or clinic)
For more information, media accreditation, photos or interview requests, please contact:
Cory Stewart
Embrace Disruption PR
o: 416.963.9857 c: 647.638.1586
About Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada:
Starlight Children’s Foundation™ Canada is part of Starlight’s global network, serving kids and families through partnerships with more than 130 healthcare facilities. Over the past 30 years, Starlight has become a leading global charity that partners with experts to improve the life and health of kids and families around the world. Collaborating with innovators in pediatric healthcare, entertainment and technology, Starlight provides a unique blend of family-centered programs and services from hospital to home. Starlight partners with more than 1,750 healthcare facilities and pediatric hospitals in Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, serving millions of children every year.
Website: http://starlightcanada.org
Twitter: @StarlightCanada #StarDash
Facebook: http://facebook.com/starlightcanada
About Toys“R”Us, Canada:
Toys“R”Us (Canada) Ltd., is part of Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer. Toys“R”Us, Canada operates over 80 stores across the country. For store locations and convenient online shopping visit www.toysrus.ca or www.babiesrus.ca.
Toys“R”Us, Canada provides seriously ill Montréal child with an “all-you-can-snag” experience of a lifetime
For Immediate Release
Toys“R”Us, Canada provides seriously ill Montréal child with an “all-you-can-snag” experience of a lifetime
Canada’s leading toy and juvenile retailer continues support of Starlight Children’s Foundation™ Canada’s programming to brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families.
Montréal, QC (October 2, 2014)- On October 22, 2014, a Montréal-based Starlight child will participate in a 3-Minute Dash through the Toys“R”Us store at 7300 Boulevard Décarie to snatch as much merchandise as possible within a three minute timeframe.
The 3-Minute Dash is donated by Toys“R”Us as part of their longstanding partnership with Starlight Canada and will take place in five cities across Canada: Edmonton, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver. Participants were randomly selected from each province as part of a contest Starlight Canada held earlier this month. Applicants were asked to share the details of their care journey and submit them to their local Starlight programs coordinator for entry.
“Toys“R”Us, Canada’s ongoing commitment to our in and out-of-hospital programming is invaluable to Starlight,” says Starlight executive director, Brian Bringolf. “Special events like the 3-Minute Dash provide Starlight children with a chance to create much-needed positive memories away from the hospital, treatments and therapies.”
“Children have always been the focus of our charity work and Starlight continues to be a great partner for us as together, we share the goal of brightening the lives of seriously ill children when they need a reason to smile” says Kevin Macnab, President, Toys“R”Us Canada. “Providing the Starlight children with an empty cart, and full reign of a Toys“R”Us store for 3 minutes, is the perfect escape from their hospital stay, as they race through the aisles and experience a fun and unique opportunity that they will never forget. After events like these, it’s the joy on the children’s faces that motivate our employees to continue to raise funds and awareness for Starlight and towards making a difference in children’s lives.
During the 16 year partnership, Toys“R”Us, Canada has raised over $12 million dollars for Starlight Canada. This year, in addition to the 3-Minute Dash, Toys“R”Us, Canada has helped to sponsor:
- 101 Hospital Grants (Montetary funding to support distractive entertainment for hospitalized children)
- 10,500 ER Admit Kits (A variety of care products for children and parents during unexpected hospital stays)
- 7,000 Baby & Toddler Fun Kits (Cuddly toys and games to distract very young children during unpleasant hospital stays)
- 10 Fun Centers (Mobile entertainment units featuring a Sharp AQUOS flat-screen television, a DVD player, a Nintendo Wii™ gaming system and a wide variety of Wii games)
- $150,000 in Great Escapes Sponsorships (A program that provides Starlight families with a chance to enjoy fun events together to create priceless memories, relax and then return home with a renewed sense of strength and hope)
- 100 Starlight Treasure Chests (A box filled with toys and surprises, used by children during appointments at the hospital or clinic)
For more information, media accreditation, photos or interview requests, please contact:
Cory Stewart
Embrace Disruption PR
o: 416.963.9857 c: 647.638.1586
About Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada:
Starlight Children’s Foundation™ Canada is part of Starlight’s global network, serving kids and families through partnerships with more than 130 healthcare facilities. Over the past 30 years, Starlight has become a leading global charity that partners with experts to improve the life and health of kids and families around the world. Collaborating with innovators in pediatric healthcare, entertainment and technology, Starlight provides a unique blend of family-centered programs and services from hospital to home. Starlight partners with more than 1,750 healthcare facilities and pediatric hospitals in Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, serving millions of children every year.
Website: http://starlightcanada.org
Twitter: @StarlightCanada #StarDash
Facebook: http://facebook.com/starlightcanada
About Toys“R”Us, Canada:
Toys“R”Us (Canada) Ltd., is part of Toys“R”Us, Inc., the world’s leading dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer. Toys“R”Us, Canada operates over 80 stores across the country. For store locations and convenient online shopping visit www.toysrus.ca or www.babiesrus.ca.
Top 10 #PRTips Of The Week: October 1st, 2014
Here are our Top 10 PR Pro Tips for this week, selected from Twitter. Remember to submit your own PR pro tip using the hashtag #PRTip or #PRTips. Your tweet could be featured here next week!
Success leaves clues. Study other successful people to learn what they do and what they know. #PRTips
— Cyndy Hoenig (@CyndyHoenig) October 1, 2014
Did you know there are more than 300,000 #podcasts that are in need of new #content? #getBooked http://t.co/i5YYIxZ1v8 #PRTips #OnlineMedia
— Zarstar Mom (@zarstardesigns) October 1, 2014
According to @MuckRack survey, 70% of journalists want to be pitched before 11 am. #prtips #mediarelations
— Raschanda Hall (@raschandahall) September 30, 2014
PR Tip of the day: Be a sponge! Take it all in, retain it, and release it productively. #PR #PublicRelations #PRtips #tipoftheday
— Kayla Turpin (@KaylaTurpinPR) September 29, 2014
#PRtip Be polite and respectful to media at all times; that one certain person could make or break you down the line ; ) #PRTips #media
— Anderson Media Group (@TAMGPR) September 29, 2014
Be curious about everything. Curiosity is good for your career and your work with clients or your employer. #PRTip
— Leonard & Finco (@thePRexperts) October 1, 2014
A blog post should be 300-400 words. We are living in what I call, The Jetson Era". Everyone wants everything instant including news. #PRTip
— Samantha Jordan サマンサ (@_SJordan) September 30, 2014
Want to send a press release out? Find out who the best person is for you to contact, and get in touch with them directly #PRtip
— LexRex Comms (@LexRexComms) September 29, 2014
Write for people first, then SEO. #PRTip
— Katie Bromley (@KatieRBromley) September 26, 2014
Listening & observing is crucial. Without being knowledgeable about your client, you're ignorant to what you're actually saying #PRTip
— Laiza (@lzixxaa) September 23, 2014
Our Early 2014 Halloween Costume Predictions [Revisited]
About a month ago, we shared our predictions on what the most popular Halloween costumes would be this year. After talking it over with a few people and a little more brainstorming (and of course a few pop-culture blunders) we’ve come up with a few more costumes we can expect to see this year. We hope you’re all getting just as excited as we are!
1. U2
Hopefully you aren’t as unwanted at the Halloween party as U2 was in our iTunes libraries.
2. Captain America
Who doesn’t love a good superhero costume? The movie Captain America is the perfect costume inspiration for anyone; with other characters including Black Widow, Nick Fury, Quicksilver and Peggy Carter.
3. The 3 Breasted-Woman
This costume will be as shocking and confusing as the story itself.
4. Frozen
This 2013 film has topped the list of highest-grossing animated films, so it’s no surprise people are still talking about it. Just because it’s a kids film, doesn’t mean people aren’t going to sexy-up these characters, MTV has shared some costumes to heat up Halloween with a frozen getup.
5. The Fappening
Please don’t go out naked. But with the celebrity nude leaks being such a huge story it’s bound to show up as a Halloween costume. But with a few props, prints and perhaps a nude body suit it could be a great play on an interesting celeb-crisis.
Let us know what 2014-inspired Halloween costumes you expect to see this year, better-yet, what you plan on dressing up as? #TrickOrTreat
10 Job Titles That Barely Existed 5 Years Ago
It’s always intriguing to take a look back over the years and see just how much the world has changed. In today’s case, we found an INFOGRAPHIC from LinkedIn that looks at 10 job titles that barely existed 5 years ago. What’s interesting to note about these 10 roles is that they’re not all purely based in the tech world.
Some jobs of note include:
- The Zoomba Instructor
- The Beachbody Coach (really??)
- The Cloud Services Coach
- The Big Data Architect
Check out the INFOGRAPHIC below for the full list.
Top 10 #PRTips Of The Week: September 24th, 2014
Here are our Top 10 PR Pro Tips for this week, selected from Twitter. Remember to submit your own PR pro tip using the hashtag #PRTip or #PRTips. Your tweet could be featured here next week!
There is always something to write about and there is always something to say. http://t.co/Sa9EUwza11 #content pic.twitter.com/US4TxdIW31
— Springboard PR (@PRtips) September 23, 2014
Interactive press releases are a mini-website #untj4460 #PR #publicrelations #tips
— Heidi Amsden (@heidiamsden) September 23, 2014
Technology changes. Human nature doesn’t. Capitalize on human nature. #PRTips #PRRockStar
— Pure PR (@PurePROKC) September 23, 2014
Sometimes you want to be careful how you talk and treat other people, you never know who they are or will become. #PR101 #PRTips #PRactice
— Abel & Fernandes (@_abelfernandes) September 23, 2014
Developing clear, unequivocal messaging is essential to effect crisis #communication. Read more: http://t.co/H17KlaED0h #PR #PRtips
— ECPR Austin (@ECPRAustin) September 22, 2014
People love a good story. Make the most out of your client case wins where possible #PRTips
— LexRex Comms (@LexRexComms) September 22, 2014
.@prweb Keep press releases short and to the point. Reporters want facts, not fluff! #PRTips
— PAWS PR (@PawsPR) September 22, 2014
“The more often you repeat something the more likely people are to believe it’s true.” #PositivePressPR #PRtips
— Positive Press PR (@PositivePressPR) September 22, 2014
Before you call a journalist you don’t know to pitch a story, check out their recent work so you don’t waste their time or yours. #PRTip
— Leonard & Finco (@thePRexperts) September 23, 2014
Pitch to the #media early in the morning to catch editors and reporters as they are go through their email. #PRTip
— Snap Storm Media (@SnapStormMedia) September 20, 2014
