Public Relations
How To Use Storytelling in Nonprofit Fundraising to Connect with Donors and Supporters
Nonprofit organizations face many challenges such as sustainability concerns and dependency on external financial support, when compared to other businesses. In order to secure a consistent revenue and donation stream, donors and supporters must be connected to the mission and values of the organization. How do you build that connection and drive support? Creative storytelling. ...
Marketing vs PR: Similarities, Differences, and How They Work Together
When it comes to promoting a company or brand, two departments play specific, yet interconnected roles – marketing and public relations (PR). While both contribute to the overall success of a business, they have different focuses and objectives. Marketing primarily focuses on selling products or services and using various techniques to attract customers and increase sales. ...
Making a Difference in the Community Through Public Relations
Embarking on a career change is never an easy transition. However when your goals align with your passion, that’s when your move becomes seamless. I became a journalist because I wanted to tell stories, give a voice to those who had none, but most importantly I wanted to make a difference in my community. When ...
The Importance of Diversity in Public Relations
On the latest podcast episode of “Be Heard”, our Public Relations Account Executive, Candice Avila-Garcia, speaks with acclaimed Latina author and PR veteran, Melissa Vela-Williamson, to discuss the importance of diversity in the public relations industry. Melissa’s journey working in PR wasn’t a straight path. While attending St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas, she ...
The Value of One Earned Media Impression
Earned media public relations campaigns are measured by the number of impressions made over the course of the campaign window. More impressions mean more people reached and better results generated for the client. The value of one single impression doesn’t sound like much …until you hear this story. Noisy Trumpet has the privilege of representing ...
Noisy Trumpet Public Relations Team Expands Media Coverage Throughout Texas
The Public Relations team at Noisy Trumpet wrapped up a strong month in August with media coverage we secured for our client TEXAS YES. At the start of every school year, the educational nonprofit distributes thousands of school supplies to Title 1 elementary schools throughout Texas including San Antonio, Corpus Christi, and Austin, through their ...
Why PR Industry Awards Matter
Noisy Trumpet’s work has been recognized amongst the best in the country following our recent nomination at this year’s Ragan PR Daily Awards in New York City. Our digital media, public relations, and traditional media campaign for the San Antonio Botanical Garden’s new holiday exhibition, ‘Lightscape,’ received an honorable mention in the “Multi-Media Campaign” category. ...
Be Heard: JDRF January PR Coverage
In honor of the 100th year anniversary of the first successful insulin injection, our PR team conducted strategic outreach efforts in the month of January to bring further awareness to our client JDRF, a nonprofit organization that funds Type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. We began the month by highlighting a recent CDC study reporting that ...
Noisy Trumpet Recognized By PRSA For Best Creative Tactics Campaign
Each year, PRSA San Antonio recognizes outstanding campaigns produced by public relations professionals and their respective agencies. This year, Noisy Trumpet had the honor of being recognized with the “El Bronce Award of Excellence” for its efforts boosting awareness and membership for the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA). The “El Bronce Awards” celebrates ...
The Future of Public Relations: Are Press Conferences Outdated?
In recent sports news, tennis player Naomi Osaka made headlines following her decision to not participate in any of her press commitments for the French Open in an effort to protect her mental health. The backlash from tournament organizers was almost immediate; Osaka was fined $15,000 for her refusal and given an additional warning that ...
Be Heard: April Coverage Blog
April was another impressive month for Noisy Trumpet in terms of media coverage. The standout mentions this month were Grunt Style and Olympia Hills. In an effort to address the ongoing blood shortage in San Antonio, Grunt Style partnered with the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center and hosted a community blood drive at their ...
Be Heard: March PR Coverage
March was a monumental month for our clients at Noisy Trumpet. They’ve been out and about in the San Antonio community doing great things and getting recognized for their accomplishments. This month, we’d like to specifically highlight the efforts of Grunt Style, Rudy’s Bar-B-Q, SA YES, San Antonio Museum of Art, and Thomas J. Henry. ...