By Mary Louise VanNatta Mask required! Stay six feet apart! Don’t run with scissors! Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the new COVID-19 safety signs?
By Keenan J. Emery, VanNatta Public Relations In times like these, it’s easy to be negative. When was the last time you heard a positive
By Mary Louise VanNatta Our lives have been taken and shaken and we’ve consumed more media than ever before. As we drift back to our
By Keenan J. Emery, VanNatta Public Relations As everyone adjusts to a changing way of life, virtual meetings have never been more important. Businesses are
By Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE I know, I know, you’ve probably heard all you can stand about COVID-19 or coronavirus. It’s all we’ve been
By Keenan J. Emery, VanNatta Public Relations In a digital era, your personal brand has never been more important. Look at celebrities who have strong
All companies are now working to communicate with clients and customers about COVID-19. Here is an infographic prepared by the Public Relations Society of America.
Millennials are the 71 million people born between 1981 and 1996. They are entering the workforce, becoming parents, and experiencing life differently than generations past.
Regularly, the PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) publication Strategies & Tactics reports trends in the industry. The Jan. 2020 issue suggests that people are
Starting a new job can be challenging. There is usually a learning curve as you adapt to the different factors of a new workplace. In
By Mary Louise VanNatta, APR, CAE Everyone struggles to reach goals and meet deadlines. It’s easy to fall victim to procrastination or to let
Salem, Oregon (Feb. 13, 2020) – VanNatta Public Relations, Inc. (VPR) has been ranked by January 2020 Oregon Business Magazine’s Power Book for Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
VanNatta Public Relations, a PR, event planning, and consulting firm in Salem, Oregon was honored by the Daily Journal of Commerce as the Best PR
VanNatta PR wins again at Spotlight Award Ceremony VanNatta Public Relations (VPR), a PR, consulting, and event planning firm in Salem, Oregon, was honored by
I admit it – I love social media. I enjoy seeing people’s pictures, jokes, and life updates. I also like to post and interact frequently.
You may have been told not to be an ostrich and “put your head in the sand.” You may even have heard of the Ostrich
So, you are a new college graduate, an established young pro, or on the hunt for your first “big” job. For most, you are transitioning
Even among professionals, the difference between public relations (PR) and marketing is confusing. There is an ongoing “discussion” between the two disciplines as to which
I don’t need advertising, marketing or public relations, I get plenty of business leads from “word-of-mouth (WOM).” WOM advertising is an organic way that individual
No one works as a bowling pinsetter nor delivers ice anymore. You can even order fast food from a kiosk or check into your hotel
