Making News on Main Street

Making News on Main Street

*previously published in the Texas Downtown Association’s newsletter, 1/2019 Everyone seems to know the terms, “PR,” “good PR,” or a “PR nightmare,” but not so many understand what public relations actually entails. How does public relations fit into a broader...
Ask A Photo Editor: How to Send the Best Pitch

Ask A Photo Editor: How to Send the Best Pitch

By Mia Olea Garza As PR professionals, we’re constantly working to send information to media outlets in the most clear and concise manner so they will not only read it, but hopefully, cover our story idea/news pitch. Even though we follow best practices, it’s...
Sustainable Practices: How to Reduce Waste

Sustainable Practices: How to Reduce Waste

By: Mia Olea Garza This past year, I’ve been thinking about sustainability, carbon emission and reducing the amount of waste I create in my daily life. Although we already know that a majority of carbon waste is created by a small number of large companies, small...
A Guide to Vegetarian Dining in Austin

A Guide to Vegetarian Dining in Austin

By Clara Bartels Being a vegetarian in Texas is not for the faint of heart. When I told my cousin I was becoming vegetarian, he looked at me and asked: “Can you still be considered a Texan?” While Austin does have amazing barbeque eateries, it also has tons of...
PR Etiquette, Patience and Peskiness

PR Etiquette, Patience and Peskiness

by Lisa O’Neill Anyone in public relations with a focus on media relations knows the dance we learn to do – and hopefully, well – on a daily basis with media outlets of all sizes and statures. This is also true for our work with influencers, the people who have...