Look what arrived in the office today… Just in time for Friday! So excited to try our Wicked Good Cupcakes! Big thanks to our CEO, Samantha who ordered one for everyone in the office. 

Cheers! — Anna

We are currently looking to hire dynamic and dedicated Account Executives with proven experience in a PR agency team setting. 

We’re a group of energetic, driven and forward thinking professionals who are looking for like-minded PR professionals to join our team. We have great clients, fun company culture and an exciting world of opportunity. We are a full service firm offering our clients everything under one roof. From product development, marketing, PR, social media, web design and more. 

This position is specifically for our PR department. 

An ideal candidate would have proven pitching experience, having placed clients in a diverse range of media. This would include stories/segments on national and local broadcast, online, social media, newspapers, lifestyle publications etc. 

Account Executives candidates should have minimum 2-3 years at a PR firm, can handle several accounts concurrently and have a strong knowledge of AP writing style. We are looking for an ability to construct and write news and feature stories quickly and can think outside the box for pitching purposes. Applicants must have proven media relationships and samples of their placement work and writing style. Candidates should ideally hold a degree in Journalism or Public Relations.

Consumer product and lifestyle experience a must. Proficient with Cision. Strong media contacts. 

Email your resume to info@mediamaison.com and put Jr. Account Executive in your subject line.

Cheers! — Anna

Lunch season on our patio is back in session! The Media Maison staff is pretty excited about the spring weather!

Cheers! — Anna

If you are new to the world of Internet marketing, you are probably feeling overwhelmed by the massive amount of information that exists on the subject. If you’re at all able to, try and remain cal…

Great read! 

Cheers! — Anna

(Source: philippresley)

fastcompany:

“Vagueness is the opposite of useful,” Geoffrey James writes for Inc. “The clearer the goal, the more convincing your e-mail will be.”

1. Start by writing what you think you are trying to say
2. Discover that the first few lines are wholehearted hogwash
3. Rejoice in your determination to write something well
4. Keep your hands on the keyboard, look for the conclusion when it appears
5. THEN move that conclusion to the top of the message

Here are more tips. 

It may be snowing in NYC, but Teddy is staying warm inside the office in his pjs! Now if only he brought a pair for everyone….

Cheers! — Anna

It’s that time again…Spring is just around the corner (according to the groundhog at least ;-))

We are currently looking for bright college juniors, seniors and graduates seeking hands-on work experience in PR, marketing and branding.

This position is UNPAID; 4 days per week.
Learn while you work and show us what you can do! At the end of our internship program there is the potential for a FT position.

This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in a fast-paced lifestyle boutique agency!

You will:

• Improve your writing skills and communication skills.
• Learn how to pitch media, create media lists, attend brainstorming meetings, see how website are built, learn about social media, learn how to build brands (packaging design, logo design, marketing materials etc), manage clients media placements, and more!
• Attend: Networking events, assist with client functions, photo shoots and video shoots. Much much more!

Qualifications

• Resourceful, proactive, organized and detail oriented
• College junior, senior or graduate majoring in public relations, communication, marketing, journalism or related field
• Excellent research ability and command of the internet
• Able to handle multifaced projects with strong follow through
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess a professional attitude with good phone etiquette

Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@mediamaison.com

Here are a couple of our favorite behind-the-scene pictures from our client SoundBender’s appearance on The View! 

Cheers! — Anna

We’re enjoying Valentine’s Day at the Media Maison office with some heart shaped donuts from Dunkin’ Donuts! Hope you all enjoy your day! 

Cheers! — Anna

One of our social media team’s favorite meet-up’s in the city, #CMmeetup, took place this week and we couldn’t wait to give you a wrap-up!

This month’s meet-up the topic of the night was “The Evolution of Social Content”. Working in the social media space, we have continued to watch the way content is created and shared change over the last several years. It was great to connect with others in the industry to discuss where content has been, where we are now, and where it is going.

Here are our top take-aways from the night:

1. To be a good content creator you must be a good content consumer:  To be a good content creator you need to be out there reading content! Read the news, blogs, and industry publications so that you are in the know about relevant events and topics to your brand.
2. The need for content is only going up: The amount of content that is being distributed through social networks is continuously moving toward a global approach. With a larger audience, posts need to be customized for the audiences and targeted locally. In the past, you may have only had to create one post, whereas now you may have to create ten.
3. No one thing can define a brand: Stop dwelling over “the perfect message” it no longer exists.: The social space moves at such a pace that brands should not dwell on finding the perfect text. Content is being created consistently and if brands spend so much time going around on branding messages they are missing engagement time with their fans. 
4. Good content lives at the intersection of brand message and cultural relevance: Creating good content is finding your brand’s purpose and tying it into current events and news that are beneficial or entertaining to your fans.
5. Social is moving toward experiences and owning moments: Brand engagement is moving towards how people interact with you. Consumers now consider their experiences with your brand when thinking about you. Find moments or experiences that you can “own”. A great example is Red Bull’s space jump, which consumed the social media space.

 Cheers! — Anna 

P.S. If you are a community manager/social media manager in the NYC area sign up for #CMmeetup, we promise you won’t regret it!