Planning Your Event
This blog series is tackling the lame, boring and ineffective fundraising events the majority of us are forced to endure on a regular basis. If…
Category: Public Relations
The Case for Marketing and PR Reps on Your Nonprofit Board.
We were recently asked for our input on the importance of having PR and Marketing people on a nonprofit board. Our team is involved in…
Don't Waste the Media's Time
The media is busy, there are less reporters and they are doing more work than ever before. Not only do they find the stories, write…
Integrated: The New (-ish) Communication Model
Everyone always asks us, what is integrated communications? What do you mean 834 is an “integrated communication firm”? Here is the deal. A long time…
7 Things to Know About Media Relations
834 superstars live-tweeting at a client radio interview. An extra Friday in the month means a Bode Bonus Blog! I sit here writing this blog,…
Maintaining your Brand
Whether you are creating or maintaining your brand image there are certain “rules” to follow to ensure the success of your brand. Patience: Consumers do…
Smith Haughey & 834 Receive 2012 Gold PRoof Award
Grand Rapids, Mich., April 26, 2012 — Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge’s marketing department and 834 Design & Marketing have been honored with the 2012…
Rapid Growth Profiles Dining Out For Life
PR is so important to the success of any campaign, and should be weaved into all aspects of a company’s marketing. We are incredibly lucky…
Event Season is Here
April showers bring an outpouring of events to Grand Rapids! If you are a professionals looking to be build your personal brand, now is the…
Jump into Spring with these Great Events!
March Events With spring just around the corner, Grand Rapids is celebrating with lots of chances to connect in the month of March. There are…