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Pre-Crisis Communications Planning for Small Non-Profit Organizations
The best crisis is one that never happens, but the second best is one you are prepared for as an organization. While it may be possible...
Alexson Calahan
6 days ago3 min read
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Hey, Guestie (benefits of podcast guesting for your PR goals)
When it is time to talk tactics, rarely does a client pass us by to whom we do not recommend podcast guesting. While the idea of spending...
Alexson Calahan
Mar 132 min read
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How to Craft Ethical Patient Stories: A Holistic Approach Inspired by Nature
Storytelling holds immense power. A well-crafted patient story can bridge the gap between health care providers and their audience,...
Alexson Calahan
Mar 104 min read
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Public Relations In Uncertain Times
Hi. It's a wild time to be a health communicator/a non-profit communicator/a human, right? I feel it, too, and I wanted to share a few...
Alexson Calahan
Feb 202 min read
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How I Use AI in Public Relations
Let’s get this out of the way first—I know there are more AI tools for PR than I could ever catalog. In fact, this post might be outdated...
Alexson Calahan
Feb 61 min read
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Drawing PR Inspiration from Rodents and Ancient Traditions
Every February 2nd, a quirky tradition takes place: Groundhog Day. We watch with anticipation as a furry forecaster emerges from its...
Alexson Calahan
Jan 293 min read
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When to walk away from a pitch
Media relations is one of my favorite parts of being in public relations. I love the rush of securing coverage, the impact a well-landed...
Alexson Calahan
Jan 272 min read
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How can public relations help you reach business goals?
Public relations is the strategic building of mutually beneficial relationships between your organization and those that can help you...
Alexson Calahan
Jan 121 min read
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PR vs Marketing
Public relations is a slippery thing. It's easy to think about the tactics—the media tours, the launch events, the statements to the...
admin54966
Dec 18, 20241 min read
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Why patient stories matter so dang much
Here's why patient stories matter in PR for global public health organizations.
Alexson Calahan
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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Ethical like a thick wood badger
Everybody loves Brigid, the noble and adventurous groundhog featured in the Small Adventures logo. How could you not? She's the epitome...
Alexson Calahan
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Message Strategy 101: Your content needs legs
Before you have content or messages, you have goals. Then, you determine what you need to speak to to achieve those goals. Then, you...
Alexson Calahan
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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How to Pitch Media: Research, Respect, Resonate
When you're running your own business or managing a lean team, the prospect of media pitching can be overwhelming: What to pitch? Who to...
Alexson Calahan
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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PR shortcut - Leverage everything
If you have not already figured it out, winning earned media coverage is tough work. That is why, when you secure a spot where your...
Alexson Calahan
Sep 10, 20241 min read
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Questions to ask your PR consultant
Finding the right public relations consultant to support your work - whether you are part of a large comms team or a mighty team of one -...
Alexson Calahan
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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Podcast pitching tips
Let's talk tactics. One of my favorite entry points for folks new to PR is a podcast guest opportunity. Podcasts offer a unique...
Alexson Calahan
Aug 14, 20241 min read
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Back to school / Let's get planning!
There's something about this time of year that really gets me planning for the future. It must go back to days in school with fresh, bla...
Alexson Calahan
Aug 7, 20241 min read
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PR Power for Small Businesses
What value does PR have for your small business? Sometimes, small business owners hesitate to invest time and resources into public...
Alexson Calahan
Jul 31, 20243 min read
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PR for Introverted Entrepreneurs Pilot Class
Hello, readers! I wanted to let you know I am crossing my fingers, squeezing my eyes shut, and pressing publish scared to promote a...
Alexson Calahan
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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Get Q4 and Giving Tuesday ready now
The dog days of summer are here, which means it's time for smart nonprofit communicators to start thinking of cozy winter evenings,...
Alexson Calahan
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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