Film and TV are two great places to find helpful and interesting takes on public relations and media. In one memorable scene, McGill is filming an ad at a billboard he recently bought near a New Mexico highway. MORE

Since 1887, Groundhog Day has aimed to inject fun and folklore into winter’s cold, dark days. It if it weren’t for the suspense that surrounds the predictive power of Punxsutawney Phil and his shadow—or the perennial photo opportunity it provides news organizations each year—it’s doubtful we’d give the groundhog much thought. MORE

And there’s more: David Peck has not only made a name for himself in the field of social justice (when it comes to issues of social justice, he is one of the most passionate people I have ever met on the subject) he’s also a film maker and TV producer. On top of all that he’s working on a documentary film about his friend Soun Rottana from the Siem Reap war museum (see bottom video). MORE

Perhaps they could be thought of as an abbreviated Vine, although they must be filmed in one consecutive burst (and without sound). Origin might not matter as much as which app executes best. – Josh Constine, comparing Instagram Stories and Snapchat for TechCrunch. MORE

However, appearing at the ultra-conservative Bob Jones University in South Carolina, Cruz was asked about a former erotic-film actress who appeared in one of his ads. It happened that one of the actresses had a more colorful film history than we were aware,” Cruz said. MORE

A documentary film depends on individuals, foundations and businesses to help fund it – and the process of applying and appealing is always ongoing. Not only did this blog post help to broaden the reach of the film, it demonstrated the true camaraderie of women supporting women. MORE

Disney is rebooting “Beauty and the Beast” with a live-action film that’s hitting theaters this week. Here are a few takeaways PR pros can learn from the film’s PR campaign: 1. boycotting the film. The backlash has even led to Disney pulling the film from Malaysia. MORE

It’s a short film starring an animated scarecrow determined to find an alternative to unsustainable processed food manufactured by a fictional industrial giant called Crow Foods. The film clearly resonated with viewers. MORE

A statement from the company swears off any future affiliation with Neeson or his films: PARA USA regrets its decision to provide firearms for use in the film “Taken 3.” Liam Neeson has had the type of career resurgence that many actors of a certain age can only dream about. MORE

Many communicators are film buffs. If you’re one, you’ll agree that finding a film that can entertain you while teaching you industry lessons is like hitting the jackpot. Its popularity got me thinking of other must-watch films for PR and marketing pros. MORE

The increasing amount of short video clips, TV programmes and films people watch on mobiles helped UK internet advertising grow at its fastest rate for nine years, crossing the £10 billion threshold for the first time. MORE

Search for the definition of copyright, and you’ll find that it’s “the exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same.” MORE

Maureen Judge’s documentary is a provocative feature-length film about big dreams, crushing disappointments, friendship, career, love, and taking your place in the world. MORE

The post Oscar Nominated Films and Their PR Takeaways appeared first on LTPR. Uncategorized Birdman Boyhood business Differentiation Film Grand Budapest Hotel Movies Oscars PR public relations storytelling Takeaways Wes Anderson The Oscars are finally (almost) here! MORE

One of our young account professionals, Melissa Lewelling, will be headed to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival next month. Out of literally thousands of films, her creation called “More Than a Number” was one of 30 films selected by Campus Movie Fest to be shown in the Short Film Corner. MORE

A very special kind of cacophony is rewarded to a film that succeeds in irritating le bon goût of French cineastes- it’s less of a boo and more like the mooing of an over-excited cow. Pulp Fiction received the full force of Gallic baying as have most of Lars Von Trier’s films. MORE

So was a 60 Minutes producer who was producing a film about cancer and wanted Megan to be part of it. A new book called Clinton Cash by Peter Schweizer throws shade on the Clintons and questions the philanthropic motivations of Canadian billionaire Frank Giustra. MORE

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In March I heard about an opportunity to visit a film set for Pioneers in Skirts™ , a documentary about obstacles women still face in their careers. Before I arrived I researched the film and the director, Ashley Maria. MORE

That, they say, is not what their client is getting from the new film, Patriot’s Day. According to the attorneys, the film portrays their client in a very negative light, inferring she had prior knowledge … READ MORE ». MORE

The post 8 steps to perfect your filming for PR video interviews appeared first on Firefly Communications. This is the second in a two part series, where I provide tips on how to get the most out of a PR video interview. MORE

Our film of choice was Jurassic World, the fourth installment of the Jurassic franchise. The film was nothing special, high priced visual effects and a simple, formulaic storyline. The most ostentatious sponsor of all is Mercedes-Benz, whose vehicles play a leading role in the film. MORE

March 11 may seem like a long way off, but it will be no time at all before almost everyone who is anyone will be headed to Austin for the world’s most unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies, South by Southwest (SXSW). MORE

I have a new piece up at Edelman.Com inspired by the excellent short film Scattered. [Do] io9.com called the subject of this haunting short film “ the worst crime you never imagined.”. Go check out the film and read my take on Edelman.Com or my LinkedIn. MORE

If you focus solely on the film, you’ll be a couple minutes into the story before you realize there’s a virtualization software company behind it. It’s far too easy to say that B2B technology is dull. MORE

Scott – Co-Chief Film Critic – 120,974. This week, we highlight the top 10 New York Times arts and culture staff on Twitter ranked by follower count. Followers were pulled on September 1, 2017 and may change over time. Sopan Deb – Culture Reporter – 172,469. MORE

He’s a former film and TV writer and author of two books of fiction. This is post 1 of our 5-part #CreativePR blog series. Stay tuned for posts 2 – 5, which will look further into some of the tools, tactics, and strategies that innovative PR professionals are using today. MORE

The Times (Main), 23/05/2017, p.21, Jack Malvern. One agent in Los Angles told The Hollywood Reporter that people with the biggest followings were being paid “more than $500,000 a year” for endorsements and appearances. Mark Borkowski, a British PR agent, said that it was questionable whether brands were spending money wisely. “The costs are eye-watering. For example, there’s an ex-rugby player who charges £13,000. link]. Mark Comments MORE

In an effort to motivate its “code monkeys”—a term I’m sure its programmers and developers adore—Alibaba sought to hire someone with “physical characteristics similar to adult film star Sora Aoi,” according to Bloomberg. MORE

PR News Group Editor Matthew Schwartz and Cision SVP of Digital Content Heidi Sullivan co-hosted the “ Film School: How to Use Video for PR ” webinar that focused on how to create, produce, and distribute an appealing, relatable video to enhance your PR strategy. MORE

Editor’s note: This article contains film spoilers. Film viewers and critics are in love with “La La Land.”. Here’s what PR pros can glean from the film: 1. Justin Chang, contact reporter for. MORE

But if the recent blockbuster film is any indication, women can indeed break through. When the original Wonder Woman debuted in 1975, there weren’t many well recognized, female super heroes. The post Public Relations Professionals, Here’s How to Empower the Wonder Woman in All of Us appeared first on Stern Strategy Group. Agency Culture Brand Strategy Communications leadership lessons personal brand PR career Public Relations MORE

reported : Patty Jenkins’s film edged out the previous record-holder, “Fifty Shades of Grey,” which boasted an $85.2 The “Wonder Woman” audiences also didn’t follow traditional superhero film audience demographics, with 52 percent of its viewers being women. MORE

Benjamin Franklin reputedly once said, "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.". Certainly, those words can be applied to many sectors of life—and business. Let's consider their value for one area in particular: movies, especially movies from The Walt Disney Co. Related: 5 Magical Tips Walt Disney Can Teach Entrepreneurs About Marketing. The movies are pretty "involving,” to say the least. Look at how “ Finding Dory” has been killing its box office competition. MORE

In March I heard about an opportunity to visit a film set for Pioneers in Skirts™ , a documentary about obstacles women still face in their careers. Before I arrived I researched the film and the director, Ashley Maria. MORE

Jatin Setia, executive director, Twin Cities Film Fest. Today, he’s the ED of the Twin Cities Film Fest–he’s what we call a BFD in the film world. MORE

This new 44 minute documentary film from the Content Marketing Institute explores the evolution of content marketing through case studies of brands that successfully use it such as Kraft, John Deere, Marriott and inevitably Red Bull. MORE

As a young boy, I thought, now I can make films. I took the film to be developed and returned with a 3-minute reel. MORE

Classic holiday films, such as “A Christmas Carol” and “It’s a Wonderful Life,” contain abundant lessons. That’s one lesson from the film for marketing pros: Do your paperwork. The film itself carries another message for marketers. MORE

Calling all Filmmakers: On August 26th I and my associate, Verena King (who will be focusing on social media), will be giving a PR for Filmmakers Workshop, a part of the AOF Film Festival. Is this important? It is if. Read More › Uncategorized Filmmaker workshop PR pr for filmmakers PR workshops top pr firm los angeles MORE

Despite the threats of international violence, Sony released the film in a handful of theaters and online, to the approval of free-speech advocates. Here are three PR lessons from the film''s release: 1. A film about the most secretive nation in the world? MORE

I met with an independent filmmaker the other day about his PR needs for his upcoming film. Because he met with me to discuss launching a public relations campaign for his film six months before he will start shooting. MORE

Images: Tim Wilson , Vancouver Film School ( Creative Commons ). With one-fifth of Americans listening to podcast episodes at least once a month, brands are beginning to reach out to this loyal, highly engaged audience. MORE