Jeff Esposito

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Three Reasons Why Executives Should Tweet For Themselves

Jeff Esposito

Yet, more and more often I am hearing stories from entry-level graduates who are typing correspondences and editorial calendars under the assumption of a reputable corporate personality. They comment directly on other industry leaders’ articles, under their own identities. Why do I follow these leaders? It’s simple: They are real.

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Has social media burned PR bridges?

Jeff Esposito

There is no question that social media is the most useful innovation or tool for the public relations industry. That is great for the industry and clients hungry for coverage, but social media also has a dark side. Not only does it look bad to recruiters, it also can burn bridges within the industry.

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Why Your PR Firm Is Stuck in the 19th Century

Jeff Esposito

The entire public relations industry is in the last spasms of a loud and painful demise. What is disturbing is the way that the PR industry is doing everything it can to hold on to their piece of the pie. The PR industry is building up a wall of half-truths, scams and frauds to make sure the billable hours keep rolling in.

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Social Media & Media Relations – More Aligned Than We Thought

Jeff Esposito

A fascinating study recently released by communications industry consultancy StevensGouldPincus sheds light on the power social media now imparts upon the public relations and communications professions. We’re the industry in the best position to “put the public back in public relations” and keep it there by never staying put.