(April 2014) The recent beginning of Daylight Saving Time (DST) reminded me of how confusing the whole idea of springing forward and falling back was when I was a child. “How can we just change the…
While there are numerous examples of companies handling issues and crises poorly (read some of our blog posts about them here, here and here), we also like to recognize those companies that respond swiftly and appropriately…
This week’s presidential inauguration is a reminder of the power of symbols. Not only was the inauguration (albeit the second) of the nation’s first black president held on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the swearing-in ceremony…
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by social media? Not just the time and effort it takes to make sure your brand is represented on the leading social media channels, but the sheer – and ever-growing –…
Crisis communication sure isn’t what it used to be. Certainly, while the basic tenets of crisis communications will always be applicable – tell the truth, don’t speculate, explain what you are doing to fix the problem…
As someone who specializes in writing, I am called upon to write many things for clients – fact sheets, white papers, news releases, talking points, and the list goes on. But among the many things I…
Ours is one of the nearly 73 million American households that own a dog. Lucy, who is six, is of indeterminate lineage but can pass for a golden retriever if you don’t look too closely. Although…
The passing of Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs on October 6 generated an unprecedented amount of coverage and eulogizing – unprecedented for the leader of a tech company. It isn’t that Jobs was a particularly…
I have never been much of a ‘gadget guy’ – one of those people, usually male, that have to have the latest and greatest flat screen TV, computer, camera, music player or other electronic device. But…
As the news industry struggles to reinvent itself and its business model, people have in no way stopped consuming news and information. News websites and online media channels are proliferating, while the blogosphere, Twitter and social media websites provide an additional and immediate dimension to reporting
As design director at Cookerly, Tim serves as the creative lead in the development of branding campaigns, print collateral and digital media for clients across a broad range of industries, including consumer, professional services, healthcare and technology.
As a senior vice president at Cookerly, Mike Rieman is a strategic communications leader specializing in media relations and reputation management. With a proven track record of securing high-profile placements in top-tier outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and USA Today, he excels at crafting compelling narratives that resonate across print, broadcast and digital platforms.
Mike Touhill is vice president at Cookerly Public Relations, where he helps lead traditional, social and digital media programs for B2B and B2C clients in packaging, telecommunications and technology, among other industries. As a communication leader, he develops and executes public relations strategy, provides proactive and reactive counsel to C-level executives and secures earned media coverage for client initiatives and product.
Andrew Agan is a vice president at Cookerly Public Relations, overseeing the agency’s internship program and leading media relations, content strategy and social media initiatives. He provides counsel and executes campaigns for clients across various sectors, including finance, healthcare, hospitality, technology, automotive and many others. Andrew excels at crafting compelling stories and building media relationships, resulting in clients being featured in notable outlets such as CNBC, Associated Press, Business Insider, Fox Business, HBO, Inc. Magazine, Sirius XM, The Wall Street Journal and USA Today, among others.
As vice president of Cookerly, Sheryl Sellaway uses her extensive corporate communications background to lead consumer PR efforts, deliver strategy for marketing programs and share expertise about community initiatives.