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Public relations professionals often hope a local story they are pitching makes national news. On some occasions, the opposite situation presents itself and we are challenged to make a national story work locally in order to be more effective at…

Are you looking for an internship that goes beyond morning coffee runs and basic office work? The Nuffer, Smith, Tucker internship program provides young professionals a hands-on opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the public relations industry. Part of the…

A public service announcement (PSA) is traditionally a video or audio clip that is disseminated by local broadcast news stations free of charge with the ultimate goal of raising awareness toward a concern or changing public attitude, behavior or perceptions…

Important things to remember when formulating your pitch As communications professionals, we understand the importance of a strong media pitch and outreach plan. In today’s information-heavy world, it’s important for organizations to set themselves apart by expanding their reach and…

On behalf of NST client, the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program (CPDPP), our team is charged with the Herculean task of educating roughly 40 million California residents about a deadly citrus tree disease called Huanglongbing (HLB) and the pest…

Would anyone care if your company or brand ceased to exist? Statistically – probably not. According to a recent study shared by AdWeek, participants said they wouldn’t care if 77 percent of brands went away. So, how do you ensure…

Meeting facilitation is no easy task, especially when working with a group of divergent stakeholders. And even within a group of closely aligned individuals, a meeting may be subject to a variety of challenges from the microphone hog to the…

Agency Recognized for Consumer Product Marketing, Blogger Campaigns, Media Relations, Research, Direct Mail and Publications Thanks to its strategic and creative approach to public relations, Nuffer, Smith, Tucker took home seven awards from the 2018 Edward L. Bernays Mark of…

In the world of public relations, there is an important stakeholder group that sometimes gets overshadowed by customers, public officials and shareholders: employees. But that could be changing, as CEOs and CMOs representing businesses across the globe see retaining quality…

In our work to redefine public relations, we consider ourselves lucky to have consistently partnered with clients who are equally dedicated to thinking outside of the box to achieve ambitious goals. One of those clients is the Port of San…

Public relations is a notoriously difficult field in which to quantify success. After all, public relations practitioners are in the business of cultivating relationships and building trust, which are difficult metrics to measure. In order to prove value to the…

We live in a confusing time when it comes to data privacy and security. While many of us want more protection and security, surveys have shown that people are willing to give that up if they understand the end benefit…