As I reflect on 2011, community is at the heart of many of the activities Pursuit Communications has undertaken this year. At the start of the year Pursuit was proud to assist with the Empire Bay Community Fundraiser where an astounding $4,500 was raised for QLD Flood victims. Most recently we've supported a number of charity … Continue reading Ho Ho Ho-lidays!
Tag: Sydney Public Relations and Social Media
Facebook to put ads in mobile apps
News this morning that Facebook is considering adding "sponsored stories" to its mobile apps. Currently app users are treated to an "ad" free experience - however with this new move, these ads would be impossible to ignore. Will this turn you away from Facebook? Will you consider "De-Friending" Facebook all together following this? The full … Continue reading Facebook to put ads in mobile apps
Why Milkshakes and PR are the same thing…
On Monday - International Chocolate Milkshake Day in case you missed it - we asked around “What’s your favourite flavour milkshake?” Chocolate? Caramel? Vanilla? Maybe the not so popular lime? Most people seemed to choose either chocolate or vanilla. Whatever your choice is, you can be sure that not everyone likes the same, which brings … Continue reading Why Milkshakes and PR are the same thing…
PR tip – The importance of knowing where to start
Public relations can be complicated at the best of times. Kknowing where to start with a PR campaign can be daunting to those unfamiliar with what's required. PR can also be mistaken for advertising (and vice-versa) to those who don't quite understand the difference. In this post we'll look at the difference between advertising and PR and … Continue reading PR tip – The importance of knowing where to start
International Women’s Day 2011
The Pursuit team thought they'd take some time out to celebrate what's great about being a woman (and some of these are tongue in cheek) on the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day. The ability to bring life into the world The sheer variety of clothes we have to choose from Reading the manual isn't something we're … Continue reading International Women’s Day 2011
On Oscars day we look at the importance of a good speech
On Oscars day we thought it was a good time to remind our readers of the importance of a good speech. The last thing you want when you're in front of your colleagues or a group of people is to fall to pieces ala Gwyneth. You needn't be receiving a little gold man - whether you're accepting a certificate from … Continue reading On Oscars day we look at the importance of a good speech
Alan Jones V The PM – case study in issues management
There's been some discussion this morning regarding the interview that took place on Sydney's 2GB - 873 on the AM dial, between its leading broadcaster Alan Jones and Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard. The interview commenced with Alan "ripping shreds" off the PM for running late.(Who hasn't been there?) Surely the production team would have been alerted … Continue reading Alan Jones V The PM – case study in issues management
Welcome to 2011
Morning all, Pursuit Communications is in full swing for 2011. This year we're looking forward to continuing our relationships with our clients, associates, media contacts and friends and making 2011 the success it deserves to be. We're also looking to expand our client list - so if you think you may need some PR assistance … Continue reading Welcome to 2011
Seasons Greetings from Pursuit Communications
#PRBlogger love meet-up
Following the #PRBloggerlove tips this week a number of people on both sides of the "coin" said they'd love to meet with PR peeps & Bloggers. I've started a poll here http://twtpoll.com/5uam9g so if you can show your interest it would be appreciated. Otherwise post a message here and we'll see what happens.
