Thank You Season: How Showing Gratitude Can Garner Positive Public Perception
Erin Charles As we round out the end of the year, buyers are making their gift-giving decisions based on more than just their budgets. More and more consumers care about the companies they’re giving their hard-earned money to, both in terms of corporate social responsibility and public perception. An impactful (yet underutilized!) strategy is […]
Editorial: Sharing Veterans’ Stories Through Advocacy in PR
by Karla Ray After telling thousands of stories, helping create needed legislative changes on behalf of the public interest, it may come as a surprise that I can trace my proudest storytelling back to my first year working as an on-air news reporter. I was just out of college, hired as what’s now known […]
Navigating PR in an Election Year: Lessons from McDonald’s and How to Prepare for Next Week’s Election Results
by Megan Paquin As we find ourselves on the eve of one of the most contentious elections in history, brands everywhere are bracing for impact. The stakes are high, and even some of the biggest brands are in the crosshairs (hello, McDonald’s). Let’s discuss how others can learn from McDonald’s unintentional foray into the […]
FEATURED: After Former President Trump Turns Up at McDonalds, Megan Paquin Provides Expert Voice For Inside Retail
With less than two weeks until Election Day, some are calling for a boycott of the largest fast food chain in the world, following McDonalds’ decision to allow former President Donald Trump to work a drive-thru window of a Pennsylvania store last Friday. Inside Retail sought out the expert opinion of Paquin Public Relations […]
How Your Generosity Helped Paquin PR Bridge the Gap for The Finley Project
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, many of our neighbors are still feeling the impact, and local organizations are facing significant challenges. The Finley Project, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting mothers experiencing infant loss, made the difficult decision to postpone its major fundraiser of the year due to the storm. This unexpected setback created a […]
Paquin Public Relations Recognized as a Top Agency by Ragan Communications and PRDaily
As we mark our first year in business, Paquin Public Relations is proud to be recognized among an elite group of PR firms as a Top Agency for 2024. This prestigious award from Ragan Communications and PR Daily is a testament to our team’s innovation and commitment to excellence. Entrants are judged on their talent […]
Megan Paquin Honored with PRSA Sunshine District Radiance Award: Trailblazer of the Year
We are thrilled to announce that Megan Paquin, APR, CPRC, founder and CEO of Paquin Public Relations, has been awarded the 2024 PRSA Sunshine District Trailblazer Award. This honor recognizes her exceptional contributions to the public relations industry, her innovative approach to communications and her unwavering commitment to excellence, including the creation of her own […]
Paquin Public Relations Founder and CEO Outlines Strategies for Navigating Permacrisis in The Daily Report
Not much has changed since “permacrisis” was named the Word of the Year in 2022. Uncertainty and instability remain constant, especially as election season approaches. While many organizations and legal counsel have honed crisis management skills in this time, the need to build and maintain organizational resilience is presenting new ways of dealing with crises. […]
Megan Paquin Discusses Brand Management and Navigating Public and Private Personas in Inside Retail
Social media can be a double-edged sword for brand founders, who often struggle to balance their individual expression with their role as the face of their business. While brands like Shay Mitchell’s Beis and Michelle Phan’s Em Cosmetics have harnessed social media to build consumer awareness, others have faced backlash. For instance, Scentbird’s co-founder Mariya […]
Paquin Public Relations Founder and CEO Featured in FundFire Regarding BlackRock Political PR Crises
In today’s climate of extreme partisan politics, any organization can find itself in the middle of a public relations crisis. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, recently experienced such an event. A 2022 firm advertisement featuring a high school teacher also included footage of the same gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump. […]