High levels of employee engagement promote retention of talent, foster customer loyalty and improve organizational performance and stakeholder value, according to SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management). The term employee engagement relates to the emotional commitment the employee has to the organization and its goals, and their motivation to put in discretionary effort into […]
States and local cities are beginning to lift stay-at-home orders, and businesses are feeling the need to get back to normal – the new normal. Reopening in what appears to be the aftermath of this global pandemic won’t be as simple as opening the doors and turning on the lights. The excitement of getting back to normal […]
For many small businesses, PR is not typically top of mind, but it should be. Public relations agencies have an arsenal of tools unique to them that, when used effectively, produces serious brand recognition and audience reach that everyday advertising just can’t match. PR can cover everything from interviews with members of the media to branding, promotions, leadership […]
An individual’s age is a common predictor of attitudes and behaviors, according to the Pew Research Center. This is the reason communicators typically use age cohorts (such as Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials/Generation Y, Generation Z) as the primary target audience differentiator. To communicate effectively, one must recognize and understand the challenges, motivations and communication […]
In the last decade, PR was among the most dramatically evolving industries. Communication platforms are changing the way corporations, nonprofits, and small businesses dialog with their audiences. Branding is more visual and interactive and runs deep into the heart and culture of most organizational models. While some public relations trends will continue as the previous year, there […]
Predictions are bountiful this time of year. With so many viewpoints, social communicators can be left scratching their heads wondering which ones are ‘most likely to succeed’. The answer? It depends. Communication strategies are like fingerprints—no two are identical. As a result, the trends, tactics and target audiences that apply to one strategy may not be […]
Trust for the media is at an all-time low. Businesses and nonprofits are eager to get their messages heard and media outlets are among the best avenues to get that done. So how can the PR professional break through the wall of mistrust in the media and get the story out in a believable and […]
Christine Eason joins the Chemistry PR and Multimedia team bringing with her more than 25 years’ experience with strategic marketing communications. Her experience includes both senior level work and volunteering within the K-12, higher education and non-profit space. “Chris Kuban and I met while studying at Webster University and we have followed one another’s businesses […]
Nothing evokes creativity like a cool and creative workspace! At 1900 Wyoming in Benton Park, that is exactly what Chemistry PR and Multimedia had in mind when the remodeling project began. (Photos by Karl Lund) Chemistry PR and Multimedia is on the grow. We needed to move out of the home office space and relocate to […]
The team at Chemistry PR and Multimedia is ready to hit the ground running! As of Monday, July 22, and with the help of the Mayor of the City of St. Louis, Lyda Krewson, Director of Revenue, Greg Daly and Alderman Dan Guenther, we officially cut the ribbon and are open for business at 1900 […]