As franchise PR professionals, we invest a bulk of each day into building strong relationships with members of the media. We regularly inquire about what our contacts are working on and the topics they are interested in so we, in turn, can, present new, unique and broadly relevant story ideas for their consideration. On any … Read more

Live tweeting – the practice of rapidly tweeting a series of tweets, often accompanied with photos, of an event unfolding in real-time – has revealed itself to entertain, embarrass and inform. In a world where nearly everyone is connected through social media, it’s only natural that large, nationally (or internationally) publicized events receive a lot … Read more

The Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA), founded by All Points PR’s executive leadership Jamie and Lauren Izaks alongside friend and colleague Andrew Bleiman, managing attorney with Marks & Klein, one of America’s leading law firms focused on the franchise industry with a Chicago office, recently hosted its Summer Luncheon. Sponsored by BDO and held at … Read more

In any line of work, especially public relations, nothing is more valuable than time. At All Points PR, whether we are researching reporters, compiling media lists or developing a pitch, we put each and every minute to good use. The way we see it, with more time, we can achieve more on behalf of our … Read more

Turn on the news any day of the week and you’re sure to see a political figurehead, CEO or celebrity in hot water after an off-the-cuff remark is aired publicly. As publicists with franchise industry clients, we cringe every time we see it happen – the lasting damage done to an individual or brand after … Read more

The Northern Illinois Franchise Association (NIFA), founded by All Points PR’s executive leadership Jamie and Lauren Izaks alongside friend and colleague Andrew Bleiman, managing attorney with Marks & Klein, one of America’s leading law firms specializing in the franchise industry with a Chicago office, is hosting its Summer Luncheon on Thursday, August 6 at Summer … Read more

As a franchise PR firm, All Points thrives on maintaining a close working relationship with our clients. Whether we are presenting fresh ideas, social media strategies or our media outreach updates, our clients’ consistent feedback and input is an invaluable resource for our efforts. And, as we develop a professional relationship with each client, we … Read more

As any office employee knows, it can be incredibly difficult to find time during the day to stay active. Plus, when you factor in commuting time, it can be hard to find time even before and after work for exercise too. In fact, the Huffington Post reports that “sitting is the new smoking,” likening sitting … Read more

Anderson Cooper has made a name for himself in the world of news and media. Generally regarded as a positive presence in a field where so many anchors, hosts and journalists put entertainment over news value, Cooper’s background has shown a steady trail of hard work, attention to detail and compassion that has earned him … Read more