"Not only is writing one of my strong suits, but it is also what I live for. Whether I’m writing poetry, creative stories, or formal documents, I enjoy every aspect." My name is Noah Kelley. I just finished my senior year at Southeastern University and will...
After 2+ years of our PR & Politics podcast, we are excited to announce a rebranded podcast called On Message, a weekly show bringing you communication tips for leaders, insights from the public relations industry, and the best stories in PR and communications.On Message ·...
The most popular person in the country right now isn’t an entertainer, politician or emerging athlete. It’s the 79-year-old director of the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Disease, Dr. Anthony Fauci. Serving as the primary spokesperson for the White House Coronavirus Task Force, Fauci has...
In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy Couch interviews Chad McLeod, co-founder and principal of McLeod Communications in Lakeland, FL. He is also the host of the PR & Politics Podcast. In addition, Chad is a candidate for the Lakeland City Commission this fall. Chad talks...
If your organization doesn’t have a current crisis communications plan, now is the time to create one. Think about the brands that have found themselves under scrutiny or thrust into the national spotlight recently: Boeing, Nike, Facebook, Covington High School, the Catholic Church – to...
On a recent episode of our PR & Politics podcast, we talked about the state of the public relations industry in 2019. What does effective PR look like today, and how do organizations adapt? Social media has revolutionized how companies communicate with their audiences. The old ways...
By Joe McLeod I recently led a training session for public relations professions on writing and publishing op-eds. With numerous writing platforms available in the age of digital media, the op-ed can easily be overlooked as a viable tactic in the public relations playbook. The op-ed,...
This column first appeared in the Orlando Sentinel. By Joe McLeod The tone of our nation’s rhetoric has reached a fever pitch. While some have taken their voices to the streets in protest, many Americans have launched their offense on the digital battlefield, attacking opponents with penetrating...
2018 may turn out to be the year of the podcast. It seems like everyone is starting – or wants to start – a podcast these days. According to Apple, there are more than 525,000 active podcasts on iTunes. In March, Apple podcasts passed the...
When Brett Kavanaugh stepped to the mic Monday night after the president introduced him as his nominee to the Supreme Court, it was the first time many Americans heard him speak. For Kavanaugh, the televised speech was an opportunity not only to set the tone...