Category Archives: PRofessional Solutions News

Blizzard of Babies–The Sequel?

For most companies, severe weather provides nothing but logistical and financial problems. That’s not the case for PRofessional Solutions, LLC. Snowstorms and hurricanes often bring us increased business nine months later in the form of maternity leave coverages. In February … Continue reading

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Wage War on Clichés!

My favorite e-newsletter comes from Robert Deigh of RDC Communications/PR, LLC and author of “How Come No One Knows About Us?”.    This month he has provided a list of some of the most frequently used — and irritating! — clichés … Continue reading

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Books That Will Prepare You For the Future of PR

As I was preparing what I wanted to tell the audience that I believe will be key to “The Future of PR in Washington“ as part of the PRSA-NCC panel this week, a list of books came to mind.  That’s … Continue reading

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This Year, Dress for Success

When we started our Pinterest pages showing office appropriate attire, interview outfits,and even interview body language, it was more about demonstrating that PRofessional Solutions and our associates are familiar with all kinds of tools than giving pointers on appearance.  But … Continue reading

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Creativity Doesn’t Replace Required Skills – Look for Personal Contacts Instead of Gimmicks for Delivering Resumes

Over the past two years PRofessional Solutions has seen a change in the resumes it receives – for the worse.  Instead of highlighting skills gained and how they have achieved specific accomplishments, more applicants instead are praising themselves for all … Continue reading

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People Who Have Made PRofessional Solutions Grow

Each month this year we want you to meet one of the hundreds of people who’ve helped build PRofessional Solutions’ success over the past 20 years. This month, meet communications consultant Pat Kelly.The timing couldn’t have been worse. As a … Continue reading

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PRofessional Solutions, LLC Resolutions for 2014

It’s not just another year here at PRofessional Solutions – it’s our 20th anniversary year! So we’re thinking beyond short-term goals for us and about how to improve the careers of others and better support improvement in the profession. So, … Continue reading

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What Works: Video, E-Greeting or Card?

To help us with our decision about what format to use for PRofessional Solutions’ holiday greetings we asked some respected colleagues to weigh in on trends they’ve observed with recent holiday business communications.   Susan Rink, award-winning strategic employee communications … Continue reading

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Sending Holiday Greetings: Direct Mail or Digital?

Fall’s beautiful colors and cooler temperatures make it one of our favorite seasons, but they also signal the holidays are near. As we plan our holiday greetings, we’re debating whether to use direct mail or digital. To help us with our … Continue reading

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My Choice for WWPR’s PR Woman of the Year

I am SO excited about WOY this year!  (That’s the Washington Women in Public Relations’ PR Woman of the Year Award.)  I always love this event, but it is even more wonderful when someone I have nominated makes it to … Continue reading

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