“Put That Release on the Wire”

At Snackbox, we know how to find and distribute great news for our clients, from publicizing a new product or event to announcing a new service.

8 Great Tips for Combatting Writer’s Block

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Ah, the dreaded writer’s block. We have all endured it at some point in our lives. You go from having many creative thoughts pouring out of you to blankly staring at your computer screen waiting

The News Release Isn’t Dead

Just because a news release is written, it doesn’t automatically guarantee media coverage. To that end, there are a number of materials that we use in order to get the job done.

Elements of a Strong Story Angle

Every story is unique, but what truly makes a story angle strong? I interviewed Snackbox’s PR pros about their insights and secrets into what the process entails. Every story is unique, but what truly makes a story angle strong? I interviewed Snackbox’s PR pros about their insights and secrets into what the process entails. Every story is unique, but what truly makes a story angle strong? I interviewed Snackbox’s PR pros about their insights and secrets into what the process entails.

How to Select the Best PR Firm

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You’ve got the next great business idea. You’ve got the backers excited about your idea, the staff is in place and you’re ready to hit the streets. Now all you need is a public relations firm

What's Your Reputation?

Quick! What is the first word that comes to mind when you think of Lindsay Lohan? What about Charlie Sheen? How about Oprah? All pretty different answers, huh? Why is that?

PR 101: How to Avoid a Crisis

Philanthropy is something that my family and I are passionate about as a means to give back to the communities we live and do business in.

Working Breaking News Via BlackBerry

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When initial reports came into the newsroom about the shootings at Fort Hood, the information was spotty – as it usually is in the beginning. We had all just come out of the afternoon meeting

Jenna's Media Relations Commandments

1. Thou shalt research EVERY reporter on your media list. And research is *not* defined as hopping onto Cision ... that's just the beginning.

Spray and Pray PR

Having been in the PR business for more than a decade, I've seen a lot, both good and bad. It continues to amaze me that the complaints,