Engaging with Influencers
Now that it is 2018, we are basically living in the future, and most people have likely heard the term “influencer” or “social influencer” by…
Category: Public Relations
What Makes a Great PR Pitch?
The concept of public relations can be a bit confusing for those who are not in the communications field, but trust us, it is vital…
PR: An Evolution
A recent Inc. article that explores “5 Macro Shifts Driving the Growth PR Evolution,” plus a recent cocktail party chat that posed the question, “Is…
This is Us…Overreacting.
**Contains This Is Us Spoilers The year is 2018 – a year of advancements in space exploration, peaceful protests across the country, unrest and uncertainty…
Email Etiquette: Emails Are Not Texts
This time of year, many people are traveling. They may be on vacation or working remotely while offices clear out and get quiet. This means…
How to Pitch Around the Holidays
If you’re anything like our ringleader, Kim Bode, then you’ve probably ditched the pumpkin spice for peppermint, put up Christmas decorations and are jamming to…
Join our Robust Intern Program!
Calling all badass college students, we want you! Yes, you. 8THIRTYFOUR is hiring not one, but two interns for the Winter 2018 semester! Our…
Putting a Spin on Traditional Media Kits
Q: Are traditional media kits considered, “dead?” A: No. Q: Should you consider spicing up your traditional media kit to gain more attention? A: Yes. Today,…
Pitching Over Social Media
The last blog I wrote, A Media Pitching Guide For Dummies, covered the basics of media pitching (if you haven’t read this yet, what are…
A Media Pitching Guide for Dummies
When I entered the workforce after graduating, I quickly learned that I obtained many informative and useful skills in college, but how to pitch to…