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TikTok. Instagram Reels. YouTube Shorts. Love it or hate it, there's no escape from vertical video. Here's how to ensure your content succeeds on social media.

7 tips for vertical video marketing | Vehr Communications We’ve all been there — you’re bored, so you reach for your smartphone. Before you know it, you’ve gone down the social media rabbit hole and spent some time (maybe too much time) scrolling through your feeds. The average user spends nearly 2.5 hours a day on social media, according to DataRe...

Sometimes, a straightforward narrative is the right fit. But alternative formats — graphics, videos, polls, Top 10 lists — can give your brand story a boost. https://bit.ly/3WjDEM

Kick up your corporate storytelling | Vehr Communications Through stories, we shape our world. We convey what’s important and interesting, hoping to excite, entice or inform our audience. We call people to action or give them a roadmap to the future. Corporate storytelling, when done well, is a valuable tool. It can humanize your brand, spark engagement ...

Did you know that the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library offers dozens of free resources and services? From research support to community partnerships and outreach programs, the Library goes above and beyond to serve the Queen City.

Big thanks to Civic Engagement Coordinator David Siders for visiting us this morning to teach Team Vehr more about the tools available to further serve our clients!

Learn more about the services offered by Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library here: chpl.org/services/

"AI is there for us. I want students to feel that they can use AI effectively and responsibly.” - Kevin Kirby, PhD, dean of Northern Kentucky University’s College of Informatics, Northern Kentucky University.

On the next episode of the “State of AI” Brand Promise podcast series, learn how NKU is among the first of many universities to offer a prompt engineering minor – and why Dean Kirby thinks AI is the greatest technological advancement since the invention of writing. https://bit.ly/3Vp51FO

Some of the Vehr team is with our client, Delhi Township Administration, today for the grand opening of Delhi Towne Square. We hope guests enjoy the ongoing live music, food, drinks, games and giveaways. The celebration runs until 8 p.m. tonight - we hope to see you there!

Happy 4th of July from team Vehr!

Explore how Vehr Communications partnered with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office to launch a successful recruitment campaign to fill candidate positions within the law enforcement agency.

Read our case study here:

HCSO Recruitment Campaign | Vehr Communications Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Recruitment Campaign Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), the highest and most comprehensive law enforcement agency in Hamilton County and the third largest in Ohio, is responsible for providing court services and

Generative AI is a game-changer for many industries, including marketing, public relations, communications and design. At Vehr Communications, we are embracing AI while also seeking to fully understand how to use it to improve the work we deliver for our clients.

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Societal impact: Gutenberg Press v. AI | Vehr Communications In a recent Vehr Communications’ Brand Promise podcast, BrandRank.AI founder and CEO, Pete Blackshaw, asserted that the information-sharing impact of AI on society is bigger than that of the introduction of the Gutenberg Press in 1440. Wait! What? Wow! That claim fascinates me. So, I asked ChatGPT...

What a beautiful day to hit the links! Vehr Communications is proud to support Joseph House, an amazing organization that provides much needed assistance to veterans in our community.

The Vehr team was thrilled to visit client Cincinnati Art Museum’s newest exhibit: “The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century.”

Congratulations to Site-curator Jason D. Rawls, Marketing and Communications Director (and former Vehr team member!) Darcy Schwass and the rest of the museum team for the launch of the exhibit.

Stop by to check out “The Culture” June 28-Sept. 29! More details here: https://bit.ly/3KYXze6

Pete Blackshaw believes generative AI will ultimately replace search engines that we’ve relied on for years, like Google. That’s why he founded BrandRank.AI, a platform delivering actionable insights to help “prompt your brand truth.”

On the next episode of the “State of AI” Brand Promise podcast series, Blackshaw shares why he thinks generative AI is unlike anything we’ve ever seen and the modern media equivalent of the Gutenberg printing press. https://bit.ly/3Vp51FO

The Vehr team joined client Village of Silverton this weekend to dine and dance at the 2024 Taste of Silverton. There was no shortage of entertainment, from live music with Forever Diamond and 2nd Wind Band to delicious dishes and drinks. Congratulations to Silverton on the successful event!

Did you miss out on the fun? Don't forget to check out the Silverton Town Commons Summer Event Series. Find details here: https://tinyurl.com/2bp5fbw3

We are excited for our partner, Delhi Township Administration, as they prepare for the grand opening celebration of their new mixed-use development – Delhi Towne Square – from 3-8 p.m. Saturday, July 13. Thanks to WCPO 9’s Andrew Rowan and Raymond Pfeffer for touring the development with Delhi Township Trustee Mike Davis last week. You can check out their story below.

'Build it and they will come': New Delhi Towne Square apartments fully leased, facilities opening In addition to the apartments, the town square hosts a 40,000-square-foot athletic club with space for cardio and weights, in addition to spin, yoga and dance classes.

Congratulations to the Joseph House team on a successful ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new home in Camp Washington and unveiling of their new brand identity. This beautiful new facility allows them to offer inpatient treatment to female veterans and veterans with mobility issues for the first time. We’re proud to partner with Joseph House on such important work and know this is just the start of an exciting new chapter in the organization’s history.

Do you look at the reporter or the camera? How will that fashionable shirt look on the air? Is that microphone on? Here’s how to tackle that TV interview opportunity. https://bit.ly/3wSXlSn.

Positive news coverage can help tell your story and build your brand. Read our 5 tips to elevate your media relations by nailing your pitches and interviews. https://bit.ly/4bAYdtO.

Media coverage can help elevate your company’s profile. But figuring out how to pitch your news idea and how to thrive during an interview can be tricky. Try our tips to connect with reporters, hone your key messages and shine during interviews.

Nail Your Media Pitching, Interviews

Kudos to our president Laura Phillips on a great Americas term and congratulations to Heidi!

We're thrilled to announce the appointment of IPREX's Americas Regional President, Heidi Otway, APR, CPRC. , SalterMitchell PR

“IPREX gives agencies a global perspective of public relations, which creates opportunities to gain insights on innovative campaigns and best practices to communicate with people from all walks of life. As America’s Regional President, I’m focused on ensuring our members in this region have the resources to take their agencies to the next level.

IPREX is unlike other PR industry groups. Our members across the globe collaborate and support each other with new business development, hiring and retaining top talent, and facilitating conversations on issues and opportunities in our ever-evolving industry. It’s an exciting time to be in public relations and communications. Any agency looking to stay ahead should consider joining IPREX to expand their network and build connections with practitioners worldwide.”

We'd also like to take this opportunity to thank Laura Phillips (Vehr Communications ) for her passion and dedication in the role as well as her many years serving on both the Executive and Global Board. You will certainly be missed.

Join us in wishing Vice President Stacy Delk a happy birthday!

Happy birthday to Creative Director Grace Ring!

It's Sandy's special day - happy birthday to our favorite office manager!

Cincinnati’s The E.W. Scripps Company is one of the nation’s leaders in media and entertainment - how is it taking advantage of and protecting against recent artificial intelligence advancements?

On the next episode of the “State of AI” Brand Promise podcast series, CIO Pat Browning shares how Scripps is integrating new technology within its news desk database to enhance coverage from story development to publishing and promotion. https://bit.ly/49wFihV.

AI-enabled resources can be imperfect, to be sure. There are practical, legal and creative issues to consider. But they’re here to stay. As a professional communicator, which of these tools should you add to your toolbox? https://bit.ly/43OfCvW.

Need to remove unwanted objects from photos? Turn a blog into a YouTube video? Identify social bias in your language? These AI tools have you covered: https://bit.ly/3PvD7nw.

Check out these AI communication tools | Vehr Communications There are tons of AI-powered tools and resources available to help shape your company communications. Here are a few you might want to explore: Beatoven composes royalty-free music to include in a video or podcast. Cleanup removes unwanted people, objects or text from photos. Illustroke creates webs...

Generative AI isn’t replacing jobs – it’s raising workplace expectations and standards.

On the first episode of the “State of AI” Brand Promise podcast series, IPREX Global Communication Executive Director Alex Mayhew shares how the technology can impact businesses, from onboarding processes to day-to-day operations: https://bit.ly/3Vp51FO.

Happy Opening Day, Cincinnati!

No city does Opening Day like Cincinnati, and no fans turn out for all-day festivities like Reds fans. Learn our team's favorite Opening Day traditions before first pitch tomorrow: https://bit.ly/4ciPnlr.

The Monthly Binge: Opening Day traditions | Vehr Communications Laura: I’ve only been to two Opening Day games, but I’ve experienced the Opening Day atmosphere of downtown Cincinnati nearly every year for the last 24 years. The sea of red, energy of our city and tradition of the Findlay Market Opening Day Parade are tough to beat. Will: I've always admired h...