Category Archives: PR

5 Keys to a Successful Public Relations Team

Because the Public Relations profession is a relatively new one, the expectations and requirements of professionals continue to evolve. Often times we find ourselves facing new challenges which require solutions we must develop ourselves. While it is unclear what hurdles … Continue reading

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Seeking Public Relations Professional

AKC Marketing is looking for an individual to assist in managing day-to-day public relations for one or more accounts. As an agency whose brand is centered on doing what we promise, certain expectations must be met by all associates. A … Continue reading

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PRSA 2012 Awards of Excellence: Call for Nominations!

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) of Central Iowa members: Recognize fellow members by nominating them for an award! Through its individual awards program, the PRSA Central Iowa Chapter annually recognizes individuals in four categories who have made outstanding contributions … Continue reading

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AKC Marketing awarded three 2012 PRIME Awards

The 2012 PRSA PRIME Awards, hosted by the Public Relations Society of America Central Iowa Chapter, took place last Thursday, April 19 at the Blank Park Zoo, and AKC Marketing was honored to be the recipient of three awards in the … Continue reading

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Help Tornado Victims via Social Media

On Sunday night, a massive tornado tore through the Missouri town of Joplin, destroying thousands of homes and businesses and killing more than 100 people. In April, tornados wrecked havoc throughout the South, killing more than 300 people and leaving … Continue reading

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Email or e-mail? 2011 AP Stylebook Updates

It’s official. E-mail is now email according to recent changes in the AP Stylebook. Yesterday, additional changes were introduced via a tweet from the AP Stylebook. Its 2011 edition will include the following new social media terms: geolocation geotagging link … Continue reading

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What’s a QR Code?

Have you seen one of the crazy codes pictured on the left yet? Lately, they’ve been gracing the pages of magazines, posters, business cards and even billboards. At AKC, we always look to embrace new technology that allows our clients … Continue reading

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National Newspaper Columnists’ Day

Did you know today is National Columnists’ Day? The National Society of Newspaper Columnists, sponsors and promotes today in support of columnists and journalists around the world, but this year it’s getting overshadowed by the infamous it tax day. Working … Continue reading

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AKC Marketing Wins “Best of Show” at 2011 PRIME Awards

Earlier this week, members of the AKC Marketing team joined others in celebration of this year’s best PR and corporate communications work at the 2011 PRIME Awards, held at the Science Center of Iowa in downtown Des Moines. While it’s … Continue reading

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Get to Know…Jim Oglesby

Our own Chief Operations Officer & Chief Creative Officer made the pages of the Des Moines Register yesterday as a central Iowan you should get to know. If you didn’t see it, you can check it out online by clicking … Continue reading

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