The 2018 Big Apple Awards from PRSA-NY mean business. 10 communications industry award-winners shared tips and best practices on entering and winning. There’s lots new this year and you can learn more at PRSANY.org.
Dilly Dilly!
You’ve heard the saying the last few months. Whether watching a football game, ordering a beer at the local bar, or even being shouted-out by Ben Roethlisberger or Elizabeth Banks – Dilly Dilly has become a viral sensation over the past few months.
Andy Goeler, Vice President of Marketing for Bud Light, was live in the D S Simon Media studio conducting a nationwide media tour offering stations a first look at the new Bud Light Super Bowl ad.
Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media and President-Elect of PRSA’s New York Chapter, spoke with Kate Ryan (@kateryanNY), Managing Director, US for Diffusion PR, about Diffusion’s Big Apple win in 2017 and how it has translated into growth and new business opportunities.
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If you are looking to turn your leaders into influencers, create awareness for your campaigns and initiatives or connect one on one with KOLS, prospects, partners and media. D S Simon Media Account Manager, Elizabeth Rosenberger shares best practices for achieving these goals through an Influencer Video Series.
Doug Simon, CEO and Founder of D S Simon Media had the chance to speak with Martha Boudreau, Executive Vice President & Chief Communications and Marketing Officer of AARP at the Capitol Communicator PR Summit DC. Martha and Doug both have a BA in Political Science from the University of Michigan.
Scott Thuman, Chief Political Correspondent for WJLA Washington, DC and the Sinclair Broadcasting Group is confident about the state of the “real” news business, seriously. Doug Simon spoke with Scott Thuman, Chief Political Correspondent for WJLA in Washington, DC and the Sinclair Broadcasting Group at the PR Summit DC about news and journalism in today’s political climate.
Michael Smart, Principal at Michael Smart PR spoke with D S Simon Media‘s Kristina Doytchinova about the importance of having authentic spokespeople that connect with the story you’re trying to pitch. Michael also gave some of his tips and best practices for corporate and non-profit spokespeople.
Mike Fernandez, CEO of Burson-Marsteller and this year’s winner of the PRSA-NY Philip Dorf Award spoke with Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media after The Big Apple Awards ceremony. Mike shared his two key lessons for mentors and mentees. He emphasized the importance of critical thinking and asking the right questions as well as giving back to others.
Mike Fernandez has mentored two dozen CCOs and CMOs of major corporations. He shared themes from his acceptance speech.
“It’s only by giving back, it’s only by being other focused that you truly succeed.” – Mike Fernandez