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RLF Communications Expands North Carolina Footprint With Acquisition of BAERING Group Public Relations
RLF Communications, a full-service public relations agency headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, acquired BAERING Group, a Raleigh-based public relations agency on Jan. 31. The acquisition furthers RLF’s strategy to strengthen its footprint…
02 08 2023 -
The Fortune is in the Follow-Up
As the saying goes, “The fortune is in the follow-up.” Following up on your client, your team, and even yourself is where success begins. Why and how you conduct a follow-up will…
01 20 2023 -
Buzzwords are killing your brand’s buzz
Communicating effectively plays an essential role in every brand’s success. Using familiar and concise language helps create a message that consumers can easily understand. It’s been shown that brands with clearer writing…
12 12 2022 -
4th quarter blues? Keep your team motivated through year’s end
It’s easy to feel like you’re nearing the finish line, to get to that point of the year when the team seems ready to throw in the towel. The holidays are here,…
11 18 2022 -
Is Digital Influencer Marketing Here to Stay?
According to Influencer Marketing Hub, 60% of marketers shared that influencer-generated content performs better and drives more engagement as compared to a brand’s post. In fact, digital influencer marketing may be poised…
10 28 2022 -
Marketing to Gen-Z, from a Gen-Z
As Gen-Z enters the public relations, advertising, and marketing workforce, they’re redefining social media strategy. As a Gen-Z myself, I’ve had the liberty of crafting marketing and public relations plans that are…
09 16 2022 -
A Reflection on my Internship at BAERING
Internships are a fundamental step in building a professional career. Despite success in various college courses, most knowledge and true understanding derives from real-life experience through authentic exposure and application. My internship…
08 16 2022 -
The Branding Behind the US Flag
Last week, Americans across the United States celebrated Independence Day. Though we often see the American flag flown at public institutions and schools every day, on the Fourth of July the flag…
07 11 2022 -
Avoid Rainbow Washing: Celebrate Pride Year-Round
The month of June holds different meanings for everyone. For some, it may be the kick-off of summer vacation, but for many, the month is dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and…
06 28 2022 -
Is it more than a PR play? Deploying a meaningful corporate social responsibility strategy
Corporate social responsibility, or CSR, is the concept that companies are accountable for “doing good” outside of business practices to better society. These practices can range from engaging in charity work, investing…
05 25 2022 -
Celebrate Employees … Your Most Valuable Asset
National Employee Appreciation Day was celebrated earlier this month, with a focus on recognizing employees’ achievements and contributions. Here at BAERING, we believe employees should be recognized throughout the year as they’re…
03 31 2022 -
Recognizing the Contributions of African American PR Pioneers
Black History Month is a time to reflect, recognize, and celebrate the contributions of African Americans that have helped define the United States and, for us here at BAERING, the public relations…
02 24 2022 -
Our Team’s Picks: Classic Super Bowl Spots That Definitely Didn’t Fumble
Since being founded in 1920, the National Football League (NFL) has turned American football into a multi-billion-dollar business with 32 franchises. More than 100 years later, the league is now the biggest…
01 27 2022 -
Make Your New Year’s Resolution A Commitment To Your Community
December is Human Rights Awareness Month. As we make our New Year’s resolutions, it’s important to think about how we can help make the world a better place. The commencement of the…
12 22 2021 -
North Carolina Farmers Bring Thanksgiving Dinner From Their Farms to Our Tables
Unlike your local supermarket and big box retailer, we have enough patience to wait for one holiday to end before we begin celebrating another. So, now that the frights of Halloween are…
11 15 2021 -
Creating Vibrant Atmosphere Can Help Employees Really Deliver in Fourth Quarter
Any good sports fan knows how essential the final quarter is for the outcome of a close game. Strategically placing the right players in the right positions throughout the game will determine…
10 21 2021 -
Get Involved: Make a Difference in the Hunger Crisis
As our nation, state, and local communities face unprecedented circumstances, we’re often challenged to be kinder to our neighbors and consider the greater good of those around us. Feeding America has designated September as Hunger Action Month to raise awareness while combating the…
09 30 2021 -
The Pursuit of Happiness: Employees More Focused on Mental Health Than Ever
Employers are adapting on the fly to avoid mass exodus of valuable contributors. The old adage “Looking out for No. 1” might never have been as relevant and meaningful as it is…
08 30 2021 -
2020 Tokyo Olympics: A Whole Different Ballgame
There’s no denying the amazing amount of time and effort it takes to plan the Olympic Games, considered the world’s most prestigious international sporting event. The 2016 Summer Olympic Games hosted around…
07 28 2021 -
Amplifying LGBTQ+ Voices Beyond 30 Days
Many brands and businesses incorporate the colors of the rainbow into their marketing and advertising in June. It’s fun, it’s positive, and it shows support for the LGBTQ+ community, right? Well, it…
06 25 2021 -
How To Effectively Use Today’s Top Social Media Platforms
Social media plays a major role in our everyday lives, both personally and professionally. As businesses and brands start to integrate social media into their marketing and advertising campaigns, it is imperative…
04 28 2021 -
What is Social Listening, and Why Does it Matter?
Now a days, it isn’t enough to just have an established presence on each social media network. In order for marketers to better connect with their audiences online, they need to know…
04 14 2021 -
One Year In: Running a Business During a Global Pandemic
Throughout my entire professional career, I have been an entrepreneur. While I have truly enjoyed my journey, it has not come without its obstacles – leading through economic downturns, rapid industry changes…
03 31 2021 -
The Power of Video Content
TikToks, GIFS, Instagram Reels – oh my! In the new digital age, video content is being highly rewarded. With the majority of people being online these days, whether it be for entertainment,…
03 17 2021 -
A PDF is the same thing as a digital brochure, right?
Question: In the last six months, have you sent an email telling a prospective or current client that “an overview of our services is attached?” Welcome to 2021 where people are still…
02 10 2021 -
Public Relations and SEO combine for a marketing power punch
As the digital evolution continues and businesses are having to reexamine their marketing strategies to accommodate virtual environments and contactless communication with their customers, knowing how the various facets of marketing work…
01 27 2021 -
2020 is ‘Wrapped,’ But Year-in-Review Campaigns Remind Us it Wasn’t All Bad
Every year we look forward to the New Year because it gives us a reason to reflect on all the memories made throughout the year and to anticipate the year ahead. This…
01 13 2021 -
Despite 2020’s Challenges, Tradition Remains
This year has been a change from the ordinary for all of us. A year that began with New Year’s resolutions focused on exercising, learning a new skill or healthy eating, has…
12 23 2020 -
Evolving Your Visual Brand
Back in 2016, when millennial pink was all the rage, did it find its way into your color palette? What about some of the 2020 design trends? Did you upgrade your simple…
12 09 2020 -
Finding Reasons to Be Thankful – Even in 2020
This year has been… a lot. Though it’s easy to focus on the negatives this year, it takes a special person to focus on the positive. The year has created hardships but…
11 25 2020 -
Information Overload: Filtering What’s Actually Important
Whether we realize it or not, our brains are taking in so much information every second. In fact, we are seeing more information than ever before – according to Social Media Today,…
11 11 2020 -
YARD SIGN & DESIGN: A LOOK INTO CAMPAIGN GRAPHICS
Now that election season is finally over, so too are the ads we see everywhere – whether on TV, radio or one of the approximately 5,000 yard signs we’ve driven by over…
11 04 2020 -
Publicist Tales: A Tale of Terror and Triumph in Paradise
October 30, 1906 is probably a date in history that not many of us are familiar with, however it’s monumental for publicists around the globe. On this day, 114 years ago, Ivy…
10 30 2020 -
Cutting Through the Noise: A Case Study in Media Relations
Client: UpgradedPoints The travel industry is one of the most cut-throat and high-paced industries there is. Whether you’re an airline competing for passengers, a hotel hoping to increase nightly occupancy, or a…
10 21 2020 -
How to Knock Your 2021 Social Media Strategy out of the Park
Social media has always been an evolving marketing tool, but especially in the COVID era. We’ve been spending so much time at home or social distancing, and as a result social media…
10 14 2020 -
The Things I Didn’t Plan For
If you asked me six months ago where I’d be halfway through my senior year of college, I would have told you all of my life’s plans. I had everything planned out…
10 07 2020 -
Debating a Tagline? Just Do It.
How many times have you watched a Nike State Farm commercial and chimed in with their taglines? Just Do It Like a good neighbor, State farm is there. Or maybe I’ve watched…
09 30 2020 -
Making an Impression with your Personal Brand
When we think of branding, we often associate the idea with a business or a celebrity. BAERING is in the business of branding. We help businesses communicate their story through their brand…
09 23 2020 -
My Quarantine Redecoration Project
What better time to redecorate than when you’re stuck in the house for hours on end? But how do you choose what art to display? What furniture to purchase? Or which wall…
09 16 2020 -
To shock or not to shock: Opinions on the ethics of shock value in journalism
When you look through history it’s not always easy to find a time when a student-run newspaper makes headlines. But when they do, it’s typically a bombshell revelation. Last week The Daily…
08 26 2020 -
It’s The Little Things
We’re going on six months of captivity at this point, and just like many of you, we are on the verge of going stir crazy. Right now, it’s the little things that…
08 12 2020 -
5 Trends That Revolutionized Marketing Overnight
Over the past decade we’ve experienced a little bit of change – OK a lot of change – that impacts us daily. They are small things that quietly nudge their way into…
08 05 2020 -
The Truth About Public Relations
Switching my major three times before the start of my sophomore year may sound stressful. And that’s because it was. But in the end, it led me to pursue a degree in…
07 29 2020 -
The Best Advice I’ve Ever Received
We’ve all received words of wisdom as we go through our different experiences, growing pains, and various trials and tribulations. Some goes in one ear and out the other, while others seem…
07 22 2020 -
Reporters Are Friends, Not Foes
Media relations can be a tricky game. Some say there’s a particular science behind it, some say it’s just dumb luck. In our combined decades of experience, we are here to tell…
07 15 2020 -
Networking 101: Making Career Connections from Your Couch
After a long search and countless interviews, I secured my summer position as an intern at BAERING. I was looking forward to a summer working at a public relations firm and getting…
07 08 2020 -
Two Scoops of Social Justice, Please.
How Ben and Jerry’s Effectively Delivered a Political Marketing Campaign We are all well aware that Ben and Jerry’s is a proven expert and connoisseur when it comes to frozen dairy…
07 01 2020 -
How to Secure an Internship in a Pandemic
As a college student, finding an internship geared towards your interests and goals can always be tough. Add a global pandemic to that and, well, it may seem impossible. Having gone through…
06 24 2020 -
Walking Away From the Fast Life
“This fast life soon shatters, cause after all the lights and screams, nothing but my dreams matter.” ~ Tupac Shakur. Those are more than just lyrics by one of my favorite musicians…
06 17 2020 -
Returning from Maternity Leave in the Midst of a Pandemic
“I’ll see you all in 12 weeks!” I began my maternity leave in early February rather confident that my team would hold down the fort, as I entered motherhood for the first…
06 10 2020 -
Online Reputation Management: Not if, but when.
No one wants to be that company whose reputation was ruined in a matter of seconds. You have preventative measures in place, implement HR safeguards, and train your employees on how to…
05 28 2020 -
The Secret Sauce to Agency Success
Prioritizing your clients is a no brainer. It’s an essential part of any agency’s mission that will help you recruit and sustain your various client relationships. But it takes a secret sauce…
05 21 2020 -
Getting my BAERINGs in Agency Life
There were a few things I learned right off the bat during my internship with BAERING: ask questions, voice my ideas, and take initiative to learn more about the things I am…
05 07 2020 -
Graduating in a Pandemic
I remember in February when I was telling my mom about the spreadsheet I set up to keep track of all the jobs I was applying to, to prepare for graduation. I…
05 05 2020 -
Influencer Marketing: Choosing The Right Influencer for Your Brand
A couple weeks ago we introduced you to influencer marketing and explained what it was and why it’s a marketing channel that’s likely here to stay. This week, we’ll discuss the four…
04 29 2020 -
Working from home: The good, the bad, and the bored
Week Six: We know our favorite virtual yoga instructor, we’ve perfected ways to entertain the kids, and we’ve found the best lighting in the house for Zoom calls. We have stocked up…
04 22 2020 -
Influencer Marketing: Not Just Another Buzz Word
If you are part of the 3.8 billion people worldwide who use social media, you’ve likely heard of influencer marketing before. But what is it? Does it have staying power? Or is…
04 15 2020 -
ESPN: A Sense of Normalcy in Our Chaotic World
When was the last time you felt normal? We’re all humans and we all crave routine. This time last month, routines around the world came to a screeching halt. Our children…
04 08 2020 -
Communicating in a Time of Crisis
Like many of you, we have spent the last few weeks focusing on our business operations to ensure our employees are safe and there are no disruptions in delivery of service or…
03 17 2020 -
Kinky Boots: A Life Lesson On Love And Shoes
Last month, our team had the privilege of attending the North Carolina Theatre’s Kinky Boots and we were immersed into their world of love and leather shoes! On a rainy Tuesday night,…
03 05 2020 -
Quality or Quantity? The Evolution of Agencies in 2020
I can’t put my finger on the driving force, but for this PR agency veteran, it feels like we are in a constant state of change in how we provide services to…
02 25 2020 -
Holiday Ads Lean Into the Power of Nostalgia
The holidays are always a great time to take notice of what companies across all industries are using to motivate consumers to take action – especially in an increasingly digital world. How…
01 10 2020 -
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
This is the time of year when we pause to reflect on everything we are grateful for in the past 12 months. We took this chance to look back on our year…
12 23 2019 -
Peloton: When the Perfect Gift Sends the Wrong Message
Why understanding your brand, your audience – and your blind spots – is important. What you missed… Peloton is getting the cold shoulder this winter and it all started with a…
12 05 2019 -
What Are You Thankful For?
During this holiday season, we are reminded of what we are thankful for at BAERING and at home. We asked our team to share what they are most thankful for, and what…
11 27 2019 -
Meet Our Fall Intern: Ashley Hiester
As an intern, I pictured my role as being the “Chief Coffee-Getter,” the “President of Paper Filing” or the “Busy- work Executive.” I thought that I would be in the background, taking…
11 15 2019 -
Our Brand Values Define Our Business
Our third and final BAERING Birthday blog is from the perspective of Jeanne Harmor, one of our senior account executives. Jeanne had the opportunity to see BAERING transform throughout the rebrand, and…
10 25 2019 -
Creativity Can Go A Long Way
For the second segment of our BAERING Birthday series, we interviewed our graphic designer, Miles Clark, for his perspective on the creative transformation of our brand. Miles led the design of our…
10 23 2019 -
Happy Birthday To…. Us!
BAERING is celebrating the second birthday of our rebranded organization! For two years, we have lived and breathed – and been challenged- by our brand as it evolves. To give you a…
10 21 2019 -
World Smile Day: What Makes BAERING Smile?
We are celebrating World Smile Day with our client Delta Dental of North Carolina, a non-profit dental insurance provider whose mission is to improve the oral health of the communities it serves.…
10 04 2019 -
Media Relations 101 – What To Do When A Reporter Calls
With summer’s harsh heat waves still upon us, we want to make sure everyone is staying hydrated and healthy- including our pets. Our client, North Carolina Veterinary Medical Association (NCVMA) remains an…
09 18 2019 -
On Deck With Kellyn Lee
As a BAERING assistant account executive, Kellyn works with a diverse range of clients. She gives her unique perspective on how best to solve each problem our clients face. By conducting research,…
09 04 2019 -
Back To School With BAERING
As our Facebook and Instagram feeds fill up with back to school photos, our team took a trip down memory lane to share some of their throwback school photos! Can you guess…
08 26 2019 -
On Deck With Catherine Ritchie
As one of BAERING’s assistant account executives, Catherine helps to support a variety of accounts from all angles. She offers her distinct insight for how to shine the best light on our…
08 07 2019 -
Q&A With Erin Smith: BAERING President
This week we took the time to sit down with our president, Erin Smith, to find out what it really looks like to lead a full-service Public Relations Agency in the Triangle.…
08 01 2019 -
BAERING Give Back Day
Here at BAERING it is important to each of us that we serve the community in which we live and work. One way we do that is through our BAERING Give Back…
07 02 2019 -
BAERING Completes Client SEPI, Inc. Rebrand
Research Triangle Region Communications Firm Announces Completion of Recent Rebranding Project RALEIGH, N.C. – BAERING, a full-service strategic communications and brand management firm, announced the completion of its most recent rebranding…
06 17 2019 -
The Value of Internal Communications
“What is a company’s greatest asset?” Its people. In our day to day, we are so focused on the numbers and the deadlines that we sometimes forget to measure success from the…
06 07 2019 -
BAERING Wins NCPRSA Inspire Award
We are excited to announce that last week, BAERING received a 2019 NCPRSA Silver InSpire Award in the Events Category for our work on the 2018 Research Triangle Regional Partnership (RTRP) State…
05 28 2019 -
BAERING Named Agency of Record by LCI for Strategic Consulting, Creative Services and Public Relations
BAERING, a full-service strategic communications and brand management firm, has been named agency of record by LCI (formerly LC Industries), one of the largest employers of Americans who are blind or visually…
05 17 2019 -
You’ve (Still) Got Mail: Creating an Effective Newsletter
As of January 2019, there are 4.4 billion internet users and 3.5 billion social media users – and nearly all of them have active email accounts. In the U.S. alone, more than…
05 08 2019 -
A Day In The Life Of A PR Pro
When I talk with family and friends about my career, I often get asked, “So what do you actually do?” Typically, I’ll respond with what has become a well-rehearsed quick answer, explaining…
03 07 2019 -
BAERING Names New President and Adds Two Directors
BAERING has announced the promotion of Erin Smith to the role of president as well as the addition of two director-level positions. Smith joined BAERING (formerly MMI Public Relations) in 2010 as an account…
02 28 2019 -
The shoe explosion heard ‘round the world.
Duke University basketball player Zion Williamson, his injury, and his shoes are dominating the news cycle today after he was injured in the first minute of the famous showdown between Duke and UNC Chapel…
02 21 2019 -
BAERING Client LCI Launches Nationwide Rebrand
Congratulations to our client, LCI (formerly LC Industries), on the successful launch of the company’s rebrand! As one of the largest employers of Americans who are blind or visually impaired, LCI is…
02 05 2019 -
If Not Donuts, What’s Being Dunked, Dunkin’?
Napkins, sugar packets, coffee cups, iced coffee cups, coffee sleeves, wrapping paper, to-go boxes and bags, employee uniforms, digital and print graphics, coffee bags, k-cups, merchandise and packaging. And signs, oh the…
01 07 2019
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