PR Consulting

Need help crafting a story that gets noticed and amplified? Maybe you just want the public to hear your side of the story?

"As an international company, building a presence in Canada, we were glad to have Proper Propaganda pave the way. The team is enthusiastic, articulate, and very effective." (Danny Dankner, CEO, Applied Cognitive Engineering)

Exposure for Startups

Whether you're bootstrapping or have funding, generating earned media is critical for your startup.

"Proper Propaganda got our tech startup superb visibility in the some of the world's best media outlets. They are a responsive, flexible agency with great media connections." Corey Velan, Co-Founder, FixMeStick
Content Marketing

Every organization is now a media outlet. Good content drives business.

“Wightman differs from many hip and trendy digital marketers. Intrinsic benefit isn't enough. (He is) a true, No Bullshit kinda guy." Jason Falls, author, The No Bullshit Guide to Social Media Marketing
Cause Marketing

You’re making a difference. But, in a crowded field with rampant donor fatigue you need a compelling story that drives fundraising.

"Proper Propaganda makes things happen. They're creative, flexible and persistent." Patrick Connor, former Managing Director, the Ride to Conquer Cancer
Digital Marketing

From the social web to search engines, the digital space is where your constituents go. Your digital presence has never been more important.

"It is clear that Wightman is both thoughtful and passionate about digital strategy.” The Globe and Mail
Speaking

Tired of speakers that induce narcolepsy and spit clichés? Book Jackson.

"Jackson is such a passionate, dynamic speaker. He will not disappoint.” D’Arcy Ryan, Concordia University

Latest from the blog:

4 things I learned from creating an online PR course

November 7, 2012

Today, I launched MakePR. It’s an online, DIY PR course with a simple mission: teach small business owners and employees how to generate earned media coverage without the help of (often expensive) PR pros. The course stems from a basic realization that good PR help is not cheap and, due to its cost, is beyond [...]

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Replacement Refs and Reputation

September 25, 2012

After Monday night’s game ending touchdown debacle, a weekend of chippy play and inconsistent officiating, the NFL’s replacement referees are under a serious microscope.   Why? For one, the NFL’s success and its ability to overcome challenges to its reputation, are rooted in the quality of its product. Last week and throughout Sunday’s games, the media [...]

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4 Things PR Pros Don’t Want Small Businesses to Know

September 21, 2012

As a small business owner, you already know that your operation can reap big benefits from earned editorial media coverage. The trouble is, PR pros aren’t cheap. I know, I own a PR agency.The good news is you can do your own PR.If you choose go the DIY route there are a few things to [...]

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The Power of Earned Media, Busker Style

September 10, 2012

Companies love throwing press clips and media endorsements all over owned media properties. It’s smart. I haven’t seen street performers do this much. For that reason, and for your amusement, I thought I’d share these pics. BTW, this dude plays a MEAN slide guitar. He was doing a beautiful rendition of “Cross Road Blues,” by [...]

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How the NFL beats constant PR crises

September 7, 2012

The NFL season is upon us. Like many, I could not be happier. From a PR standpoint, the league succeeds in spite of its players. The NFL’s labour force often makes headlines due to trouble with the law. It’s not just mid grade player/coke dealers like Sam Hurd, or stripper lovers like Pacman Jones. From [...]

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Webcam porn and your content marketing

September 6, 2012

The webcam biz will soon be the only financially viable part of the porn industry. In the future, porno flicks as we know them will still get made but they’ll be loss leaders for the profitable segment of the industry, according to Michael Stabile, author of the above piece. At the heart of the matter [...]

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Happy Birthday to a Sword Swingin’ Master of Metaphor

August 22, 2012

Gary Grice, aka the GZA or The Genius, turns 46 today. Though, unlike The Genie, we don’t swing Liquid Swords, Communications is a game steeped in wordplay. GZA is one of the best at it. A master of metaphor with a unique ability to paint visual pictures with spoken words. For those who don’t know, [...]

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The Tragedy of Ryan Holiday

August 1, 2012

I was reluctant to write this. I didn’t want to contribute to the noise about Ryan Holiday and his much discussed book, Trust Me I’m Lying (if you haven’t heard of it, here’s a review and some other coverage). However, after watching a Google Hangout that featured Holiday, Peter Shankman of HARO, John Janstch and [...]

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You, Me and Responsibility

July 22, 2012

The above image could not be more wrong. But it sums up a problem most of us both endure and propagate every day. This picture speaks to an attitude that costs billions a year. An attitude born of a messed up education system that tells us, from a young age, “If you don’t get it, [...]

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What Pauline Marois’ “Bought” Fans Reveal About Quebec Politicians and Social Media

July 18, 2012

We’ve officially entered the dog days of summer. How can we be certain? Aside from the oppressive heat, at no other time would the provincial Liberals’ attempt to manufacture outrage over PQ leader Pauline Marois’ alleged purchasing of Facebook fans get much media attention. That said, the episode is revealing because it suggests both the [...]

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