Yes. I did, unfortunately, just use an overused seasonal pun. But when spring cleaning is on the brain, what better time is there to spruce up your writing so that, you know, people actually READ it. As PR/communications professionals, we sometimes (ok, most of the time) overanalyze our language which results in flowery language, too …
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Five years. To me, that seems like a long time when you break it down. Just one year: three hundred and sixty-five days, 52 weeks, and 8,760 hours. However, time flies…whether you’re having fun or not. Five years ago, I was a recent grad from East Carolina University. I was newly single, wanting to be …
When I tell people I work in public relations, I often get one of two reactions: “Oh, you mean advertising?” or “So, you’re like a spin doctor?” No. And no. Admittedly, for a while, I didn’t know how to describe my career choice either. Even when I declared it as a major, I didn’t really …
It’s really hard to believe that 2016 is now just a memory. It feels like I was just putting the Christmas tree up and baking cakes (still am). My question is, did I take a breath to enjoy the season? Did I take a breath and enjoy the vacation that we took last summer? When …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – Triangle Restaurant Week! For those who know me, they know that I love (and I mean love) a good meal…especially if that meal is one that I don’t have to make and can enjoy OUTSIDE the comforts of my home and out and about in the …
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The days may be long but the years are always short As 2016 comes to a close, nothing rings truer than the above statement. Not only did I give birth to my daughter this year (now almost 10 months old!) but I also celebrated 5 years with McKeeman, 6 years married to my husband and, …
As lovers of all things pop-culture, we all have our favorites. McKeeman Communications CEO, Kim McKeeman, shares a timely passion with The Walking Dead season 7 premiere. Top 10 Reasons I’m a “Die-Hard” The Walking Dead Fan (see what I did there..?) 10.) Sunday Nights + Zombies = Kim Happiness. Shouldn’t work, but it just …
Welcome to McKeeman! What have you enjoyed the most so far? Leah Galloway (LG): It definitely has to be the camaraderie with the McKeeman gals. We get our work done, but also take time to talk and get to know each other outside of the office. We all share a common love for what we do …
When I was in high school, I would oftentimes find myself finishing my classwork earlier than my peers. When this happened, my teachers would allow me to pull out a book and read. When I went off to UNC-Chapel Hill, there was a five-minute window each weekend when I would actually consider doing something that …
In today’s world, there are a lot of ideas on how to infuse Public Relations activities into a broader Communications plan. Having worked with various clients and industries, both big and small, we’ve brainstormed PR tactics that are manageable. Here I’d like to drill it down more to focus solely on PR marketing for small …