Marketing & Media

You were told that your company has to be “on social media.” You created a Facebook page because you heard everyone does. You've tried tweeting because your competitor does. Now you are asking, “What do I say to get noticed?”

The U.S. stock market is building on record highs, the housing and automotive markets continue to recover, the banking industry has stabilized, gross domestic product continues to grow, the unemployment rate is falling and new jobs are being added every month.

Tribune Co. has reached an agreement to acquire 19 television stations, including WITI-TV (Channel 6) in Milwaukee, from Local TV Holdings LLC for $2.7 billion in cash.

Tribune Co. has reached an agreement to acquire 19 television stations, including WITI-TV (Channel 6) in Milwaukee, from Local TV Holdings LLC for $2.7 billion in cash.

BizTimes Milwaukee received three awards for editorial excellence as one of the best local business publications in the country from the Alliance of Area Business Publications (AABP) over the weekend.

BizTimes Milwaukee received three awards for editorial excellence as one of the best local business publications in the country from the Alliance of Area Business Publications (AABP) over the weekend.

Time Warner Cable announced today that it plans to hire more than 30 employees for full-time direct sales positions for its downtown Milwaukee office.

Milwaukee-based Mosaic Communications and Miller/Wenhold Capitol Strategies announced a strategic partnership that will leverage the strengths of both companies by offering a range of strategic government affairs and public relations services for clients.

A number of stories recently have detailed how NFL quarterback prospect Geno Smith cost himself millions by texting and tweeting during pre-draft meetings. While some might see that behavior as typical of a self-indulgent, spoiled star athlete, I don’t think it is that far outside the norm.

Laughlin Constable was honored with the Best in Show award for its work with the Wisconsin Department of Tourism during the 2013 Paragon Awards, Southeastern Wisconsin Public Relations Society of America’s annual awards program honoring the best in professional communications.