By Stephanie Aanstoos, Account Executive Can you think of a website you’ve been to where the functioning, layout or design drove you crazy? Chances are, you can think of many. Visit http://www.webpagesthatsuck.com, if you need some examples. There are plethora of things that can make a website “suck” and most of the time, it’s just one component (rather than a…
By Aubry Hawks, Account Executive In the PR field of work, writing is essential. However, with all of our other duties and responsibilities, it’s easy for our writing tanks to run low on fuel. We are often assigned highly important writing projects or proposals by the “big man.” These projects typically have time-sensitive deadlines which…
By Stephanie Aanstoos, Account Executive If you were to look back over your goals for 2012, did you accomplish all that you set out to do? Whether it was the best, the worst or somewhere in between, it’s time now to look ahead and plan for an outstanding 2013. New Year’s resolutions are a great way…
Amp up your career in 2013! RB Oppenheim Associates is seeking a sharp, creative, team-oriented professional for account manager. Requires strong writing & editing skills; counseling & strategic thinking; social media & digital marketing savvy; organized & detail-oriented; a team-player (but able to work independently); self-starter & good juggler/multi-tasker; energetic & motivated; good sense &…
By: Aubry Hawks, Account Coordinator The holidays are a time for traveling to grandma’s house, consuming way too many delicious calories (like peppermint mocha lattes), cold weather and— thanks to new social media advancement — Pinterest! This year, Pinterest gives the holidays a whole new meaning. Long gone are the days of writing or emailing…
By: Mandy Stark, Senior Account Manager I’m blessed enough to be part of a circle of friends consisting of six couples. Most of us have known each other from the early stages of high school, through college and now as parents to our own children. We not only socialize with and without our kids, but…
By: Scott C. Paine, Ph.D A positive encounter with the press When reporters get together, they frequently joke about the public officials with whom they have had dealings. The focus of the conversations frequently is on the politicians’ personal peculiarities, limited intelligence, lack of virtue and other cherished popular images of politicians. For reporters, however,…
By: Erika Wuelfrath, Account Coordinator For years, Thanksgiving has been celebrated as a holiday where families and friends gather around the table and share a meal while spending quality time together. As most of us still continue this annual tradition, the Thanksgiving holiday has taken on a new meaning—shopping. The holiday season is swarmed with…