With RSA Conference 2018, the world’s largest cybersecurity gathering, just wrapped up, people are asking me about this year’s big conference take-away. Past RSA events have often seen one or two blockbuster storylines dominate the show. This year that wasn’t the case. In the absence of major news or distractions, what I did hear instead […]
CYBERTACOS Makes Its Way to the “Golden City”
On the first night of RSA week, more than 200 cybersecurity and media professionals gathered in San Francisco for CYBERTACOSTM, an event founded by W2 Communications and co-hosted with LaunchTech Communications. Held at TRES SF, CYBERTACOS welcomed attendees to the City by The Bay with a media panel, networking and, of course, plenty of tacos! This was the second […]
RSA 2018 – Preparing for Cyber’s Biggest Show
It’s RSA time again. With 50,000 expected attendees from all over the world, the RSA Conference is the place to be for anyone wanting to make their mark in information security. Given the number of cybersecurity and privacy clients our firm is privileged to serve, we have a lot of firsthand experience with RSA—and […]
CYBERTACOS Spices Up D.C. Networking Scene for Cybersecurity Pros and Media
(If you like this blog, please share it. Thanks!) “Stay crunchy!” … Upwards of 250 cybersecurity professionals and media gathered this week for tacos, drinks and networking at CYBERTACOS, an event founded by W2 Communications and co-hosted with LaunchTech Communications. Held at Don Tito in Arlington, Va., CYBERTACOS kicked off by hosting its first-ever “Meet […]
Data Privacy Day: Friendly Reminders for Marketers
Today, companies throughout the U.S. begin recognizing Data Privacy Day (formally set for Sunday, January 28). Now in its 10th year, the goal of this international event is to raise privacy awareness among businesses and individuals and promote strong data safeguarding practices. For those of us in the marketing and PR fields, Data Privacy Day […]
How to Earn the “Trust Factor” in Content
(If you like this blog, please share it. Thanks!) In an article earlier this year for the Content Marketing Institute, digital marketing guru Sujan Patel makes a compelling case for earning the “trust factor” in content. I strongly agree that this is an overlooked value – if your target audience doesn’t consider your content as […]
4 Ways to Conduct a Great Content Interview
(If you like this blog, please share it. Thanks!) I read many blogs and reports about content marketing, and most focus on storytelling and SEO: You want to convey a compelling narrative about your clients, and, obviously, you need people – specifically your target audience members – to find it online and read it. As […]
Three Ways to Showcase Your Clients’ Research
(If you like this blog, please share it. Thanks!) Unique research and findings serve as a critical component for many tech companies, especially those within the cybersecurity sub-sector. In fact, our cybersecurity clients often set up dedicated teams for studies, to discover and report on new network threats, industry trends, vulnerabilities and more. The subsequent, […]
EmployeeFeatureFriday: Carrie VanBuskirk
(If you like this blog, please share it. Thanks!) Since joining our high-tech PR firm as an Account Coordinator in December 2015, Carrie has overseen results-generating media relations, managed social media, coordinated events and played a key role in the development of successful PR campaigns. She has worked with technology organizations of all sizes and industries. […]
EmployeeFeatureWednesday: Joyson Cherian
(If you like this blog, please share it. Thanks!) Joyson Cherian is a vice president at W2 Communications who brings a diverse communications background to our high-tech PR firm, with more than 10 years of experience developing strategic communications programs for clients in segments such as IT security, mobility, open source technology, enterprise software […]