Nereus, a VTM Group company, is a full-service strategic communications firm and seeks a well-rounded PR Account Executive to support client programs. This position is best-served by an individual who is: Interested in deep techCapable of ‘translating’ technology and its value proposition for various audiencesInterested in practicing multiple communications disciplinesLoves (and excels) at media relations and social media campaigns Primary Client/External Responsibilities: Proactively … Read More →
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5 Tips to Make the Most Out of PR Internships
By Jenna Jarvis Congratulations, you got the internship! Now what? Do you need to memorize everyone’s coffee order? Learn what toner is and where it goes? I hope not, because I was an intern for four months and I never did either of those things. Let’s keep that between us though. This list isn’t going to teach you how to go from intern to CEO overnight, but it’ll help you keep your head above water and maybe you’ll end up actually enjoying the waves. Alright, let’s dive in. (Sea what I did … Read More →
Meet the Nereus Team – 20 Questions with Joe Balich
Joe Balich, Nereus Account Manager, recently celebrated his six-year anniversary with the company. During his six years at Nereus, Joe has lent his professional expertise to a variety of industry organization clients, with a knack for thinking on his feet and providing strategic counsel. Get to know the man behind the Nereus magic: 1. What brought you to PR in the first place? I’ve always been captivated by strategic messaging and positioning. After watching the movie Thank You … Read More →
“I only show up for the Queso”: The Super Bowl, Chicken Wings, and Other Thoughts
It’s Super Bowl time again, and along with all the prognostication and hype (can Madden NFL REALLY pick the winner?) there are countless articles regarding another important Super Bowl tradition – EATING. This year, those articles seemed to all focus on chicken wings. It is estimated Americans will consume 1.3 BILLION chicken wings. You have to hand it to the Poultry Industry for getting these numbers out there. Great campaign. Depending on the article, that number ranged between 1.3-1.8 … Read More →
Happy Holidays from the Nereus Team!
Nereus Wins Statewide PR Award
The Nereus team brought home the hardware at the annual PRSA Oregon Spotlight Awards on Nov. 7. The awards recognize the best public relations, marketing and communications campaigns across the state in several categories, including Community Relations, Printed Communications, Events, Integrated Communications, Media Relations, Digital Communication, News Releases, and Social Media. Nereus won a Merit Award – News Release/Social Media for our work with USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) to … Read More →
Meet the Nereus Team – 20 Questions with Rachel Weikum
Rachel Weikum joined the Nereus team in 2016 with more than 15 years of high-tech public relations experience and front-line media and analyst relations work. She was recently promoted to Account Director, as has proven her wealth of knowledge and a keen ability to mentor her teammates. Read on to learn more about Rachel. 1. What brought you to PR in the first place? I wasn’t planning to go into PR – it found me. I received an email from a recruiter at WE Communications (Waggener Edstrom … Read More →
Quarterly Tech News Roundup – Q2 2018
From (really) fast computers to Facebook’s continuing troubles, the second quarter of 2018 brought some interesting tech news stories. Kids are gambling on Fortnite, Amazon might set up its HQ2 in Raleigh, and you may be more addicted to your phone than you thought. So settle in and check out our recap of the top news stories from the second quarter of 2018 before the FCC takes the open internet away for good. By the Nereus Team Amazon selects HQ2 finalists (sorry, Boston) Amazon — … Read More →
Don’t Forget the Message! The Importance of Consistent Messaging to Avoid Communication Blunders
This is the first of a two-part series about the value of consistent messaging in PR By Matt Baxter We’ve all been there. You’ve prepped for the interview, you know your product or position well (perhaps too well) and you’re confident in what you need to say. It’s going well and you’re feeling good. Then the reporter asks a difficult question – perhaps it’s something just slightly off topic, but within your area of expertise. Naturally, you want to be helpful and answer the question, so … Read More →