By: Erika Turan A good friend of mine recently presented at a global conference. It was a great opportunity for him to share his experience working at a Fortune 500 company for more than two decades. However, when he asked me to offer feedback on his presentation, I was struck by how his message […]
By Libby Esterle, Senior Account Executive Years ago, an old boss of mine described websites as “the new company trifold/brochure.” Nowadays, with almost everyone and everything having one, it’s hard to believe that there was a time when they were considered “newfangled.” But he wasn’t wrong—these days websites are typically the first place people […]
By Christa Skiles, Senior Account Executive Before I came to Rasor Marketing Communications, I spent 15 years working in the world of professional theatre. So, it should come as no surprise that I still choose to spend a substantial portion of my free time in the dark watching larger-than-life stories play out on a […]
By Christa Skiles I’ve been working in the world of communications for more than 20 years now. And, while I know that’s really just a drop in the bucket where time is concerned (or at least — having recently celebrated another birthday — that’s what I’m going to keep telling myself), it now feels […]
By Ian Marker, Account Associate As someone who recently graduated from college with a degree in “strategic communications” (aka public relations for people who don’t speak academic institution) I thought I was equipped with everything I needed to be my own public relations and marketing CEO. What I found, after securing the all-important post-graduation […]
Go ahead and Google the word “Fiona,” and the first result you get won’t be the princess from Shrek. Or Fiona Apple, the Grammy-award winning singer. The first page of results is nearly entirely about a baby hippo. Fiona, the bouncing, blubbery hippopotamus born prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2017, had all the odds […]
I live in a modestly sized home. I drove the same Toyota Corolla for 15 years. My wardrobe could stand a serious upgrade. I say these things to demonstrate that I’m truly not an overly materialistic person. Yet, each fall, I mark my calendar and count down the days to Apple’s big announcement event — […]
From speaking to reporters and other stakeholders, to writing social media posts and website content, key messages are critical to ensure you’re consistent and focused in all your communications. Key messages, also known as the foundation of public relations, are usually three clear, concise statements that demonstrate the purpose and benefits of your public works […]
Here’s one of my favorite bits of design trivia: which brand’s famous logo only cost $35? Since 1971, Carolyn Davidson’s swoosh has grown to be one of the most recognizable brands in history. Nike’s logo epitomizes the elusiveness of logo design; some companies spend thousands of dollars on building their brand, and sometimes you nail […]
Yes, Mimi Rasor pays me to work at this award-winning Cincinnati marketing communications agency, but she does not know what I am going to say in my blogs. (Sorry Mimi, I’m going rogue!) As our president, Mimi is a visionary genius. Her mind is on par with her heart, which is what makes this place […]
