By Elyn Buscani, Business Development/Account Manager In the business world, “disruptors” are innovators who are applauded for their visionary thinking. In real life, disruption is downright annoying, or even devastating as it has been for our Kentucky neighbors and many other Americans due to recent natural disasters. However, it’s something all business development professionals need […]
Matt Koesters, Senior Account Executive Earning media coverage is among the top goals of any good public relations professional. But getting a news outlet to cover your story is far easier said than done. I should know. As a former newspaper reporter, I’ve probably received hundreds, if not thousands, of media pitches in my career. […]
By Lynn Corbitt, Account Executive Like it or not, social media is an important part of business – of marketing. Yes, it can be a headache and a place where people like to complain from behind the anonymity of their computer screens, but it can also be a way to connect with customers, stakeholders […]
By Emily Rogers, Digital Account Executive We all know the marketing buzzwords and phrases such as “target market,” “demographic” and “know your audience.” But when it comes to a marketing strategy, it’s easy to assume that you had your audience figured out a long time ago. In fact, businesses usually begin with a specific […]
Victoria Knepp, Consultant Recently, the Rasor team got an email from Lynn Corbitt about another – yes another – Facebook algorithm update. Three things: One, Lynn is awesome. She keeps us all up to date on the latest industry and client news. In case you’re wondering, she’s also kind, funny, and super cool. (Go […]
By Lauren Reed, Intern Facebook is a great place to spread awareness. According to Pew Research Center, 69% of Americans have a Facebook account and 49% of those users log on multiple times a day. Ads on Facebook are easy to make via Facebook’s ad program and can be cheaper than more traditional media […]
By Lynn Corbitt, Account Executive Whether you’re writing web copy, a blog, a press release or some other type of content, chances are high that you, personally, won’t have all the knowledge needed for the piece. Maybe you’re writing a press release for a client, like I’ve done plenty of times here at Rasor. […]
By Libby Esterle, Senior Account Executive Back in the day when I started in this industry, paid marketing (advertising) and non-paid marketing (PR, editorial/media relations/etc.) were separate animals and, as a result, advertising wasn’t typically something a traditional PR agency was involved with. In fact, when I moved to Cincinnati in 1999, I worked […]
By Lauren Reed, Intern Since the development and growth of TikTok, short-form videos have become the next big thing. These videos catch users’ attention and have no problem keeping it due to their snack-sized length. One of the first apps to feature short-form videos was Vine, released in 2013. The internet loved Vine’s simple […]
By Elyn Buscani (Account Manager) and Lauren Reed (Intern) Since 1988, viewers have anticipated the annual terror premiering on Discovery Channel: Shark Week. Shark Week is the longest-running cable television programming event in history. Every year, people anxiously wait to see the latest shark shows such as Tyson vs. Jaws and Air Jaws. The […]
