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It’s official. More than 60,000 votes are in, and Common Ground Public Relations (CGPR) has been chosen as the Best Public Relations Firm in St. Louis in the 2026 Best in Business poll sponsored by Small Business Monthly. Even more meaningful, CGPR has been recognized among the region’s best firms every year since 2003. What…
Cancelled. Postponed. Virtual. Ugh. Finally. In-person. PR agency peers together for real live interaction … in NASHVILLE. If you know me, you know I love live music, especially country music. I adore being in the media tent and media pits at our client music festivals as much as swaggy seats in boxes. Combining the lost…
April was APR month – a time to highlight the Accreditation in Public Relations through the Public Relations Society of America. Two CGPR team members – Denise and Nina – have already earned their APR, and two more – Jenna and Maggie – are in the process of seeking it. As such, Maggie, Jenna and Nina authored a blog post on their APR journeys for the PRSA St. Louis website. Check out the full post.
September is Ethics Awareness Month. As a public relations team that often serves as ethics counsel for our clients, it’s important to always be prepared for any ethical dilemma, large or small. Throughout September, PRSA will offer a variety of webcasts, blog posts and Twitter chats that address ethical dilemmas and best practices. Here is how you can participate in #EthicsMonth.
I’ve always loved to write, and I had my sights set on a career in journalism from the time I first saw Cary Grant verbally spar with Rosalind Russell in His Girl Friday. So that’s what I did: got a degree in journalism from the University of Missouri and eventually found a position as an…
We all know that saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun!” In public relations, though, time doesn’t just fly. It zips by in the blink of an eye. I remember my first day as an intern at Common Ground PR – April 25, 2012, to be exact. Walking through the door that morning, I was…
Is PR for you? A few old (yet still applicable) sayings about communicators just may tell you if so. Are you a people person? This phrase has made many a recruiter cringe because being successful in public relations is much more than glad-handing and liking people. With that said, I always thought it meant something…
The end of the summer is drawing near, which means it’s almost time for you PR interns to say goodbye to the place you’ve called home for the past three months. Sure, you’ve had some laughs, made some friends, and probably done some really great work to help the company and earn valuable experience. However,…
As working professionals in any industry, continuing education is key to job security, career advancement and client success. In PR, it’s no different. In fact, the evolution of the media landscape and social media platforms, and the integration of marketing and public relations, are all the more reason to seek opportunities to learn the latest…
This is part one of a two-part series on pitching stories to the media. Part two will explore some of our most challenging pitches and highest-achieving hits. Working with the media doesn’t have to been intimidating, as long as you do a little preparation and planning. Here are some tips on how to earn positive…