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December 2014

Why do I need to know image file formats? Whether you are a junior designer or a non-designer charged with exchanging files with a design staff, web development staff and/or commercial printer, knowing the basics…

November 2014

Ah Wikipedia! The stand-alone source that almost everyone goes to when in need of instant information that is written in plain language on just about anything. With so many people using Wikipedia, adding your story…

November 2014

First things first: the Creative Brief. So, what is a creative brief? Think of a creative brief as a sort of map that will lead the team’s creative thinking from problems to solutions. Now, more…

November 2014

“If you build it, they will come.” Maybe that statement works for building baseball fields, but it doesn’t hold true for boosting Twitter followers. Gaining followers takes work. Half the battle may be creating an…

October 2014

Change is a constant – in business and in life. Embrace it or fight it, there’s no denying it. Change is disruptive, often messy and always challenging. It is also necessary for innovation and growth.…

October 2014

Getting great coverage for your clients isn’t always easy. It takes creativity, determination, and strategy. The task becomes even more difficult when a major, global news story is breaking, and that becomes the only topic…

October 2014

Measuring a PR program can be difficult. How and what you measure can vary based on the goals of your program and who your audience is. I recently attended a measurement conference held by Cision…

October 2014

It is no secret that the world of PR is a tough one, and the first year on the job is one of the most difficult. For most, the first year is dedicated to learning…

June 2014

“Experience required.” A little sentence found on a job posting that carries great magnitude for all those leaving college and looking to enter the workforce. After a lifetime of schooling, who has the time to…

May 2014

On May 22, Zer0 to 5ive was awarded the PRSA-NY Big Apple Honorable Mention Award for the National “OraQuick HIV Testing Day: Generating Awareness for a New OTC HIV Test” campaign. The campaign promotes the…