Author Archives: Erin George
The Daily Healthcare Reading List
As a healthcare communicator, it’s important to stay informed about industry news. But with everything that’s got to get done during the work week, and the abundance of news outlets to choose from, it can be tough to find time … Continue reading
Medical drama misses mark on crisis PR
I’ve always been a fan of the television medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy,” a show that follows the fictional lives of surgical interns and residents as they evolve into expert physicians at a Seattle hospital. Even in the seasons when the writers … Continue reading
Lovell’s Insider Look at Healthcare Policy
One of the best parts about working for Lovell Communications in Washington, D.C., is the proximity to Capitol Hill. Even if you’re not a political junkie, you can’t help but get caught up in the conversation about the latest controversial … Continue reading
In Public Relations: Why Do Women Outnumber Men?
While catching up on some reading recently, I stumbled upon this video from Ragan.com in which three New York City public relations professionals – all women – discuss why they think women dominate the public relations industry. In their answers, … Continue reading
Internal Communication – and lots of it – Keys to Telecommuting Success
After more than a year of working remotely, I’ve become a full believer in the benefits of telecommuting. The studies that say those of us logging hours from off-site locations are more productive and have higher morale and job satisfaction than when … Continue reading
Will Journalism Rebound? My Media Relations Wish for the New Year
As I was catching up on some of my industry reading last week, I happened upon a story from Ragan.com titled, “6 PR and social media predictions for 2013.” All the predictions were thought provoking, but I thought No. 3 … Continue reading
Lovell Communications Marks 25 Years of Growth
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2012) – Marketing and public relations firm Lovell Communications Inc. will soon mark its 25th anniversary. Founded in January 1988 as a local public relations firm, the company has grown to an organization that has provided … Continue reading
Playing the Long Game in Media Relations
Earlier this month, we placed a feature story in the Washington Business Journal about Vetcorps Landscaping, a company founded by a pair of United States Navy veterans who struggled to find work after returning home from deployment. Their goal is … Continue reading
Suffering from political ad fatigue? You’re not alone.
It’s been more than a month since the Democratic National Convention, where President Barack Obama quipped, “If you’re sick of hearing me approve this message, believe me, so am I.” The president was commenting on the unprecedented amount of money … Continue reading
Don’t Mind the Bed Bugs, and Other Communication Tips
For the past year, my fiancé and I have been renting a condo in a large and fairly new building in Washington, D.C. To keep residents informed of the various condo goings-on, the community manager distributes a weekly e-newsletter. On … Continue reading
