Seattle Post-Intelligencer | Communiqué PR
The Top 10 Most Influential Tech Bloggers
Many of our clients are in the technology industry, so we often work with tech bloggers. These bloggers have become increasingly influential as customers look online for advice before making big purchases. And while there are many important tech bloggers, a few stand out as the most influential. So without further ado, here is our list of the top 10 [...]
Filed under: Media, Social media, Tech Industry
Thoughts on the Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Even though we have known for weeks that the Seattle Post-Intelligencer was likely to cease its print edition, it is still a shock to see the last print issue of the 146-year old newspaper, and know that 160 people will lose their jobs. I always enjoyed both the Seattle Times and the P.I. and found it interesting to see how [...]
Filed under: Media
RCR Wireless Becomes the Latest Victim of the Economic Downturn
Today, RCR Wireless, one of the most well respected mobile and wireless publications in the industry announced it would cease publication of its print and online entities after 25 years. RCR Wireless is one of several publications who have recently made the decision to close down due to the current economic climate. A few weeks ago, the Rocky Mountain News [...]
Filed under: Media, Tech Industry
Save Mr. Yuk
In January, Communiqué began working with the Washington Poison Center (WAPC) to help the organization raise awareness of the budget cuts proposed by Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire. Specifically, our goal was to inform key audiences - state residents, members of the legislature and the media - about the potential impact these budget cuts would have on the WAPC and [...]
Filed under: Non-profit, Our Results
Economy Threatens Children’s Health
Today the Seattle Post-Intelligencer published an op-ed article by Dr. Thomas Hansen, CEO of Seattle Children's Hospital, which discusses how the steep rise in children with chronic illnesses over the last 50 years is pushing hospital executives to closely monitor and incorporate disease trajectories into the strategic planning. The article, located on page a13 of the editorial section, also examines [...]
Filed under: Consumer
When to Engage Editorial Boards
An editorial board is a group of people, usually at a print publication, who set the tone and direction of the newspaper or magazine. They are chartered with preparing the paper's editorials and they determine what the publication will say on a range of issues as well as dictate which issues or political candidates the publication will endorse. At a [...]
Filed under: Media, Planning, Strategy
Communiqué PR – the Best of 2008
As 2008 comes to an end, we want to reflect on the highlights for the firm and our clients from this past year. It's been a fantastic year filled with several client successes as well as personal successes. Despite the recent economic downturn, we have much to be thankful for and celebrate. Throughout the year, our clients made some exciting [...]
Filed under: News, Our Results, Strategic Public Relations book, Tech Industry