Shout out to our CEO CrisisCommsSC for earning the Phenom award from @CRBR today!

#ClientShoutout to leaders of the City of Cayce Joseph D. Dickey, Jr and Wil Lou Gray for being honored as Phenoms and Icons by @CRBR. Take a look at the article! bit.ly/3ythBEI #MPA #PublicRelations #HustleWithHeart #PRPros #MPAStrategies

#MediaTipMonday – Make it easy for television reporters to have cuts and b-roll for stories. Do the interviews in a different location. If the b-roll is in the office, go to another room. We did this with Fraendy Clervaud and WACH FOX last week. bit.ly/3joC7lD #MPA

#ClientShoutout – Great work each week by South Carolina Public Radio and Mike Switzer for SC Business Review to tell interesting business stories from across SC. Listen to the interview with Wil Lou Gray director Pat Smith about preparing students to enter the workforce. bit.ly/38siva6

The big check presentation is a fun visual and gives the client, the community and the organization some nice publicity. In a few months, do a follow-up to find out the real human difference that financial commitment made. We want to hear that story. #MPAStrategies #Journalism

Join the SC Green Industry Association at the 18th Annual Fall Field Day on Sept. 22, 2021, at Modern Turf Care, located at 2895 Edens Road in Dalzell, SC for educational presentations and hands-on courses. Read more at @CRBR bit.ly/39b4HAU #GoGreen #GreenSC #FallFieldDay

Join MPA Strategies and dozens of other pulchritudinous and perspicacious people supporting the Cayce Beautification Foundation for an Adult Spelling Bee, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. at Steel Hands Brewing. #GiveBack #SpellingBee #CayceSC #Sponsor

#MediaTipMonday - Interview your clients and brainstorm the best way to showcase the news. It might be better for a podcast, a column, infographic or a nat sound package. Remember, the journalist is the news expert, your client is the subject matter expert. #PublicRelations #PR

Today is #AmericanBusinessWomensDay and we salute our CEO CrisisCommsSC for her accomplishments. A true ambassador and business leader, Ashley is a great example of the benefits of working hard and striving for success. She is an incredible role model for anyone. #SCBusiness

Riley Barnes is a soccer star at Gilbert High and she was added to the football team because of COIVD quarantines. She kicked two extra points in Gilbert's 48-47 win over Hartsville. Every point matters The Post and Courier bit.ly/39wujJ2 #HustleWithHeart #GirlBossTribe

#MediaTipMonday – When you are holding an event, remember that the media is your guest. Block off parking for them, have a schedule about when to take pictures and when is the Q & A. Find a location with good lighting, a visible client logo and easy access for microphones. #MPA

#MediaTipMonday - Newsletters still work. Your media relations strategy should include this feature. You can pitch it to reporters, hit your target audience and gain value in social media by providing a subject matter expert in an easily readable format. #MPAStrategies #PRPros

Stop using “I hope this email finds you well,” as you begin the email pitch. Start with, “great job on…recent story.” In closing, avoid, “Have a good day,” or “Stay healthy.” Instead, reference ongoing programs or efforts that you enjoy. Journalists are busy. #MPA #PRPros

Insightful interview from Joseph D. Dickey, Jr and his connection to Japan and the culture that is helping his law practice as well as businesses in South Carolina. Listen to the full SC Business Review South Carolina Public Radio interview here ---> bit.ly/3lEzfSF #clientlove #MPA #PR #PRPros

#MediaTipMonday – Use video to help sell your story to get media coverage. Show yourself walking down a litter-filled path that will be cleaned or show the soon-to-be renovated warehouse. These 20 seconds clips and other digital tools can help your pitch and get media attention.

We love working with the Cayce West Columbia Chamber and encourage you to spend your money locally and #SupportYourLocalChamberOfCommerce. Our chamber strengthens local businesses of all sizes and is constantly working to support business owners. #ShopLocal #ShopSmall #EatLocal

The History of Cayce, SC in 50 objects: #50: Congarees Store Account Book (1784-1786): This trade account book is probably from a store that competed with the Cayce House trading post. The Congarees or Congaree Store was said to be located just south of Granby. #TimeforHistory

Meet Virginia Jacques! Our new Director of Marketing & Public Relations at MPA. 👏🏻 Virginia has a passion for bringing creativity to brands & adds energy to the team, we are thrilled to have her! Thank you @MidlandsBiz for the feature! bit.ly/3Jfx1SQ #PR #marketingfirm

Client Spotlight South Carolina Bar for highlighting #SCLawyersGiveBack Kenneth Berger of Law Office of Kenneth E. Berger, LLC of Columbia, who has donated more than $357,000 to community programs over the past three years. Thanks Kenneth for #RaisingtheBar

We must lay hold of the fact that economic laws are not made by nature