How to Pitch Your Film Investment Project to Us
Posted By klingad on December 13, 2010 at 6:43 pm in 1680 Motion Pictures,1680 Talent,Author,Departments,Ken Lingad,Native Cinema Showcase,Native Film,New Mexico Film

Congratulations – you’ve engaged in dialogue with us via the previously posted process, and have consequently scored a meeting with our principals! Now it is time to craft your stellar presentation… As a response to those who repeatedly ask for a little direction, I whipped up a simple guide to streamline things a bit and… (read full post)

Six Suggestions for Teaching a Historically Balanced Thanksgiving Presentation
Posted By admin on November 22, 2010 at 1:32 pm in Best Practices,Native Cinema Showcase,Native Film

We’re not elementary school teachers (except Shannon, who actually has a BA in Education, and used to be an elementary school teacher), but most of us ARE Native American, so we compiled a brief list of recommendations for those of you who perpetuate Thanksgiving stereotypes and/or rely on Disney features for US history lessons. Please… (read full post)

1680PR Mantras and Manifesto
Posted By admin on October 10, 2010 at 4:55 pm in 1680 Creative,1680 Public Relations,1680 Social Media,Best Practices,Departments

Our experience creates your success. We create communication experiences. The foundation that produces the “revolutionary results” our clients seek is built on our mix of progressive communication strategies and traditional methodology. We apply our strategy, utilize the most effective medium(s) for delivery, and create a measurable ROE (Return on Engagement). “Vision is Crucial” Sometimes our… (read full post)

How 1680PR Makes It Happen On-the-Move
Posted By bullpen on October 4, 2010 at 6:37 pm in 1680 Bullpen,1680 Public Relations,Best Practices,Bullpen,Departments,Interns

As many of our colleagues are already knee-deep in the Conference/Trade Show/Awards Event season, we gathered our 1680PR staffers to provide a brief outline of how we “do our PR thing” during live events: habits, technology, and “do’s and don’ts.”

Native Cinema Showcase: “Reel Injun” a well-received time traveling experience
Posted By admin on August 21, 2010 at 10:04 am in 1680 Bullpen,1680 Public Relations,1680 Social Media,Genevieve Gonzales,Native Cinema Showcase,Native Film,New Mexico Film

“this film could be our (NCS) patron film as it explores the exact issues of our focus.” -Jason Silverman, Director of CCA Santa Fe

Professionalism Online
Posted By klingad on March 17, 2010 at 4:42 pm in 1680 Careers / Internships,Author,General,Genevieve Gonzales

Here in the HR Department, we have all been inundated with literally hundreds of internship inquiries. After several hours of reviewing some rather pathetic introductions, I thought it best to post the following hints for what we prefer to see as your professional self-introduction to our company. (I should issue a brief disclaimer in that… (read full post)

PR and Publicity – There IS a Difference
Posted By klingad on January 3, 2010 at 6:42 pm in 1680 Public Relations

Those who follow our blog will surely note that I am usually the one to rant in a semi-sardonic vibe. I can’t help it; it is just the way I’m built. It also makes it more fun for me to address certain topics sans my typical eye rolling since the reader is not in front… (read full post)

Six Tips on How to (possibly) Score a Gig at 1680
Posted By klingad on December 6, 2009 at 1:51 pm in 1680 Careers / Internships,Author,Ken Lingad

1680PR is hiring – follow these six tips to increase your chances of landing a job or internship with the global public relations and entertainment agency.

True Story #19
Posted By klingad on November 24, 2009 at 4:43 pm in 1680 Public Relations,Author,Ken Lingad

…professionals in today’s business world…tend to find nationally observed holidays to be an inconvenient interruption of work flow and agenda.

A Case Study on Case Studies
Posted By klingad on September 2, 2009 at 2:36 pm in 1680 Public Relations,Uncategorized

I find it interesting that so many of our contemporaries and peers in the field of Public Relations list their own case studies. Don’t get me wrong, I believe in sharing information as an educational resource, but I am of the opinion that some companies often blur the line between name-dropping clients and providing a… (read full post)