The days of traditional public relations are over, but career opportunities and the importance of creativity and social media savvy are more important than ever before. According to 0to5.com, “the PR industry is on the rise- a reflection of...
Influencers are people who have a large following on social media and who’s knowledge and opinion has a large bearing on their followers. Influencers are increasing becoming a more prominent and trusted voice on social media, with their messages...
This past week, tens of millions of Americans rose before the sun and commenced the annual bacchanal of deal-seeking known as Black Friday. While the sale day itself has been extended, creeping further and further into Thanksgiving Thursday, and...
One of the most difficult tasks for public relations is the reversal of the historically negative stigma. Changing perceptions of the marijuana industry is one such task; with an expanding legalization campaign across the country, however, it is a...
“What happened today was totally unacceptable,” Hawaiian Governor David Y. Ige relayed to a terrified- and outraged- state, “many in our community were deeply affected by this. I am sorry for that pain and confusion that anyone might have...
Blink and you’ll miss it: 2018 has sped by, and we’re only just catching up. Incredibly, it was nine months ago that the world waited with baited breath to find out if Kylie Jenner was indeed pregnant (spoiler: she...
Throughout the past month, the executives at 5W have repeatedly been approached by the media for our opinions on the major missteps made by a variety of widely recognized brands. Here’s a quick debriefing on the latest big brand...
Within the public relations industry, staying relevant and fresh can present an ongoing challenge for businesses looking to improve their image. Staying relevant often means tagging along with current headlines or new stories as they fit the brand, but...
When two businessmen from American Samoa wanted to pre-select seats on Hawaiian Airlines, they were denied due to the airline’s new policy against improper weight distribution. As you might imagine, this lack of choice seating did not sit well...
As published today by a leading PR trade magazine ...
Start Small Again; How Small Businesses Can Become Social Media Adept
By Ronn Torossian
Naturally, I relate easily to small business owners. Most small businesses in the U.S realize there is...
