The Art and Science of Building a Great Media List

What makes a good media list? There are a few different opinions on media lists, but one thing is sure: the media landscape is contantly changing. Some PR teams like to “go big” and blast their announcements far and wide; others, like Upright, prefer a...

Newsjacking – Is it a Good PR Strategy?

Today’s topic has a name that sounds kind of bad. But it’s not. We’re talking about newsjacking. It’s actually a very respectable PR strategy when it’s done right – the key is to do it right. Time is the Most Critical Element to...

The Maligned and Heralded Press Release

Press Releases – Why are They So Misunderstood? What press releases can and can’t do for your PR goals Whenever people think about public relations, they think about the press release. A good press release is a public relations staple, but it’s truly...

Eight Traits to Make Your Story Newsworthy

Have you ever wondered why the story that seems important to you doesn’t get covered? We have many clients that want us to get coverage for their announcements. While they may be important to the company, not everything important is considered news. There are...

The Four Cs of Mastering Media Interviews

In this video, Upright Position Communication’s CEO, Paul Wilke, and Senior PR Strategist, Janie Gianotsos, discuss the four Cs of successful media interviews and how they can help you master your next media interview.   We help many of our clients with media...