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Private Equity Wire Shortlists Dukas Linden Public Relations for “Best PR & Communications Firm”
Posted in News on - February 21, 2023DLPR Continues its Stretch of Industry-Wide Recognitions
Read More »The Ever-Changing New Normal
Posted in Insights on - January 30, 2023It’s been an exciting time at DLPR as we take swift steps toward blending the new and old normal. DLPR’s Adam Dickter shares his thoughts.
Read More »Richard Dukas on New York’s WCBS 880 Radio
Posted in News on - January 13, 2023Our CEO Richard Dukas recently joined Joe Connolly of the Wall Street Journal on WCBS New York Newsradio to discuss why the pandemic created an increased and sustainable need for public relations, and how businesses are adapting to the hybrid/remote environment.
Read More »Dukas Linden Ranked as One of Industry’s Top Financial PR Agencies by Observer Media
Posted in News on - January 3, 2023Coming off of its strongest year in its 20-year history, DLPR is commended for its strong focus on media relations.
Read More »Financial Comms Experts See Silver Linings in Uncertain Market
Posted in News on - October 6, 2022DLPR Executive Vice President Zach Kouwe quoted in PR Week
Read More »DLPR Short-Listed as Top Public Relations Firm by Hedgeweek
Posted in News on - September 19, 2022Nomination Based on a Survey of More Than 500 Fund Managers
Read More »DLPR’s Zach Kouwe Named One of “Top 15 Finance PR Leaders to Follow on Twitter in 2022”
Posted in News on - August 16, 2022DLPR Executive Vice President Recognized by Muck Rack
Read More »Another Benefit of Zoom: Media Coaching
Posted in News on - August 11, 2022DLPR’s president Seth Linden reflects on a significant industry change.
Read More »DLPR Named One of World’s 250 Largest Public Relations Firms
Posted in News on - July 21, 2022Ranked by PRovoke—one of the industry’s most respected trade publishers and data providers.
Read More »Dukas Linden Named by HFM as One of Top Firms Servicing Alternative Asset Managers
Posted in News on - July 7, 2022DLPR shortlisted for prestigious 2022 US service award in the category of Best Marketing & Communications Consultancy.
Read More »DLPR Ranked Among the 100 Largest PR Agencies in the U.S.
Posted in News on - May 12, 2022DLPR had 33% Top-Line Growth in 2021
Read More »Is Corporate America No Longer Interested in Purposeful Business?
Posted in News on - April 14, 2022DLPR’s executive VP, Zach Kouwe, comments on ethics in the boardroom and C-suite
Read More »The Best PR Firms in America 2022
Posted in News on - March 16, 2022DLPR Ranked #24 of the 50 Best PR Agencies in U.S.
Read More »DLPR Ranked as one of Ten Largest Agencies Specializing in Financial PR
Posted in News on - March 1, 2022DLPR has been ranked among the ten largest agencies specializing in financial PR by O’Dwyer’s, one of the industry’s leading trade media outlets.
Read More »DLPR NAMED “BEST COMMUNICATIONS & PR FIRM” FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR BY FUND INTELLIGENCE
Posted in News on - February 24, 2022For the second consecutive year, Dukas Linden Public Relations (DLPR) has been named the best communications and PR firm of the year by Fund Intelligence, a highly-regarded research and information provider to the asset management industry.
Read More »Congratulations!—Great Job. Now on to the Next Challenge.
Posted in News on - December 27, 2021Richard Dukas and Seth Linden offer Inspiration for agency personnel heading into 2022 in O’Dwyer’s.
Read More »If You’re Not Elon Musk: Communication and Compliance for Fintech CEOs
Posted in News on - December 13, 2021It turns out that “you do you” is not always the right advice–at least not for emerging fintech companies trying to crack the regulated financial services marketplace. DLPR client Todd Cipperman and DLPR president Seth Linden offer insight in Fortune magazine.
Read More »On the Move: Dukas Linden PR Ups Kouwe, Dhond to EVP
Posted in News on - October 27, 2021DLPR’s latest promotions.
Read More »Dukas Linden Public Relations Promotes Zach Kouwe and Shree Dhond to Executive Vice President
Posted in News on - October 27, 2021They will continue to co-head DLPR’s Institutional Asset Management Group, one of the firm’s largest practices.
Read More »HFM Short Lists DLPR for “Best Marketing and Communications Consultancy”
Posted in News on - August 3, 2021HFM is widely considered one of the leading media and publishing companies covering the institutional and alternative asset industry.
Read More »Nice! What PR Pros Can Learn from Jeff Bezos’ Curt Communications Style
Posted in News on - July 27, 2021DLPR’s president, Seth Linden, shares his thoughts in PR Week.
Read More »On the Move: DLPR Makes Promotions
Posted in News on - July 22, 2021DLPR promotes several senior executives.
Read More »Take the Hybrid
Posted in Insights on - June 16, 2021DLPR’s president, Seth Linden, on the surprising lesson learned during the pandemic.
Read More »Weekly News Roundup
Posted in Insights, Weekly News Roundup on - April 23, 2021One of our main jobs here at DLPR is constantly monitoring all forms of media to understand what news and storylines are getting the most attention.
Read More »Dukas Linden Public Relations Named “Best Communications & PR Firm” by Pageant Media’s Fund Intelligence
Posted in News on - February 25, 2021Marketing Communications and Brand-Building Activity for Asset Management Firms Continues at Rapid Pace
Read More »DLPR Recognized as a Top NYC PR Firm by Expertise.com
Posted in News on - February 24, 2021Expertise.com looked at more than 400 PR firms, and selected their top 34.
Read More »15 Steps to Fundraising a New VC of Private Equity Fund
Posted in News on - January 19, 2021Richard Dukas offers marketing communications counsel for VC, PE Funds in Tech Crunch.
Read More »DLPR Promotes Stephanie Dressler to Executive Vice President
Posted in News on - January 14, 2021Featured in O’Dwyer’s “On the Move” column.
Read More »DLPR Named One of Top Communications & PR Firms by Asset Management Publisher
Posted in News on - December 11, 2020Dukas Linden Public Relations is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted for “Best Communications and PR Firm for 2021” by Fund Intelligence Operations.
Read More »DLPR Named to Forbes’ List of America’s Best PR Agencies
Posted in News on - November 2, 2020The agency continues to receive industry-wide recognition for its successful work.
Read More »2020 Is the Year Fintech Cemented Its Role in Society
Posted in Insights on - October 29, 2020In the rapidly changing world we live in, it’s safe to say that fintech apps have successfully scaled their way into everyday life.
Read More »DLPR Named Top Financial PR Agency by Business Insider
Posted in News on - October 26, 2020Business Insider identified 15 of the most-sought financial PR pros working today through reporting, nominations, and publicly available information.
Read More »What PR Pros Need to Know Now
Posted in Insights on - September 21, 2020COVID has changed the PR Agency-Medi Dynamic.
Read More »DLPR Named One of NY’s Five Best PR Agencies
Posted in News on - September 4, 2020Kev’s Best notes that DLPR is “among the best in the industry.”
Read More »Musings from a Financial News Junkie
Posted in Insights on - September 2, 2020How CNBC is helping our CEO survive and thrive during Covid.
Read More »Richard Dukas Discusses DLPR’s Approach to Reputation Management
Posted in News on - July 20, 2020“Think of a reputation as an “asset.”
Read More »Seth Linden discusses crisis communications in the Journal of Accounting Marketing & Sales
Posted in News on - July 7, 2020Communicating During a Crisis: COVID-19 Proves Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance
Read More »Covid-19: What It Means For News Consumption
Posted in News on - May 27, 2020DLPR’s Richard Dukas was quoted on PRovokemedia.com on the value of media during the Covid-19 crisis.
Read More »PR – If Not Now, When?
Posted in Insights on - May 26, 2020Richard Dukas shares his insights on the importance of a strong PR campaign, especially in the current environment.
Read More »As Economy Reopens Investors Need Actionable News
Posted in News on - May 12, 2020DLPR’s Richard Dukas explains why demand for top tier media coverage of financial stories is stronger than ever.
Read More »DLPR Featured on Talking Biz News for Survey Results
Posted in News on - May 5, 2020U.S. investors are consuming more financial news and are eager for more positive news related to how businesses are planning to recover from the economic disruption of the pandemic, according to a survey released Monday.
Read More »As Financial Media Consumption Rises, U.S. Investors Want More Positive News of Business Recovery Plans
Posted in News on - May 4, 2020U.S. investors are eager for more positive, forward-looking news related to COVID-19 according to a new survey conducted by the financial public relations firm Dukas Linden Public Relations (DLPR) in conjunction with YouGov.
Read More »DLPR Named a Top 10 Financial Agency for Third Year-in-a-Row
Posted in News on - April 23, 2020Dukas Linden, which kept the #7 spot it held last year, saw its revenues rise 16.8 percent to $6.3 million in 2019, and agency chairman and CEO Richard Dukas attributes a big part of that to “sticking to our roots—media relations.”
Read More »DLPR Shortlisted for Best Financial Agency of the Year
Posted in News on - April 13, 2020Prestigious PRovoke Media cites agency’s strong media relations expertise.
Read More »Pandemic PR Tips: What You Need to Know to Get Interviewed on the Financial Networks
Posted in Insights on - April 2, 2020It has never been a more competitive landscape for market strategists to get valuable airtime on financial media, but that just makes what PR executives do that much more important.
Read More »How to Use Video to Effectively Communicate During the Coronavirus Crisis
Posted in Resources on - March 23, 2020DLPR offers a videoconferencing survival guide.
Read More »“Welcome to My Home Office… Please Don’t Get Too Comfortable”
Posted in News on - March 19, 2020A little humor in a time of crisis—musings from Gail Katz Dukas, who has worked from home for many years.
Read More »10 Silver Linings of the Coronavirus Crisis
Posted in Insights on - March 19, 2020The coronavirus pandemic is definitely not to be taken lightly, but in the spirit of “if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry,” Gail Katz Dukas offers 10 silver linings of the current situation.
Read More »DLPR’s Zach Leibowitz Featured on Monday Morning Radio
Posted in News on - March 11, 2020Zach Leibowitz, Executive Vice President joined Dean Rotbart on Monday Morning Radio.
Read More »Five Reasons People Keep Listing Things
Posted in Insights on - January 15, 2020Here are three reasons to continue reading this blog post: You’ve already clicked on it, so the topic must be interesting. The writing is mesmerizing! It has lists!
Read More »Stuck in the Office for the Holidays? Here’s What You Can Do
Posted in Insights on - December 30, 2019Being in the office during big holiday weeks like Christmas and New Year’s, always seems like a drag. But, it’s actually a great time to get things done and do some strategic thinking.
Read More »DLPR TOPS FINANCIAL PR POWER LIST HONOR ROLL
Posted in News on - December 17, 2019DLPR has been recognized by the (New York) Observer in the top spot of its “PR Power List Financial Honor Roll of 2019.”
Read More »“On The DLPR” — A Podcast Dedicated to All Things Communication, Media and PR.
Posted in Insights on - November 26, 2019“On the DLPR” Podcast identifies the successes and breakdowns in today’s communication.
Read More »Top 5 Reasons You Need Broadcast in Your PR Strategy NOW
Posted in Resources on - November 20, 2019Learn more about the benefits broadcast delivers.
Read More »Top Ten Movies That Did PR for Real Brands
Posted in News on - November 6, 2019DLPR’s Adam Dickter offers a Top Ten list of big studio films in which a product was essential to the plot, boosted the brand and (as far as we know), was not part of a company marketing campaign.
Read More »Richard Dukas on the Boeing Tragedy
Posted in Insights on - October 29, 2019“From the beginning, this was a “PR 101” example of how NOT to handle a major crisis.”
Read More »Co-Head of DLPR’s Crisis Communications Practice Featured in Financial Advisor IQ
Posted in News on - October 25, 2019Can Ken Fisher save his investment business from his offensive remarks? DLPR’s Tom Vogel has a good idea.
Read More »Why Nobody Is Reading Your White Paper — And What You Can Do About It!
Posted in Resources on - October 24, 2019After all the time and resources spent developing a white paper, how can you ensure it is being read? Learn the biggest mistakes businesses make when developing and publishing white papers and how to avoid them.
Read More »DLPR’s Tom Vogel Weighs in on Ken Fisher’s Communications Crisis
Posted in News on - October 23, 2019Tom Vogel, Dukas Linden Public Relation’s Co-Head of Crisis Communications, offers insights in a story from FT’s Ignites.
Read More »The Growing Power of Visuals in a Public Relations Campaign
Posted in Resources on - October 23, 2019Research shows that visuals increase traffic to corporate websites, foster engagement with target audiences, and heighten overall brand visibility. We know numbers are a big part of our clients’ businesses, and the numbers don’t lie — visual content is an essential communications tool.
Read More »How the Largest Asset Managers are Using Social Media
Posted in Resources on - October 21, 2019DLPR took a look at some of the 50 largest asset managers’ social media accounts stack up against one another. Here’s what we found.
Read More »How Top RIAs are Using Social Media
Posted in Resources on - October 21, 2019DLPR conducted a social media analysis to see how the top 20 largest independent RIAs are using Twitter and LinkedIn.
Read More »6 Top Tips for Dealing with the Media
Posted in Resources on - October 20, 2019Understanding how reporters think and behave is extremely important if you or your company is ever the subject of a pending article or if you want to proactively talk to the media about something. Learn more.
Read More »McKinsey’s Retail Launch and the Meaning of “Leading”
Posted in Insights on - October 18, 2019DLPR’s Sean Dougherty on how McKinsey & Company illustrates what it really means to be a “leading company.”
Read More »(At Least) A Dozen Reasons for Hedge Funds and PE Firms to Implement a PR Program
Posted in Resources on - October 18, 2019A well-crafted, strategic PR program is no longer a “nice-to-have.” It is an essential tool for creating and maintaining a positive image, differentiating fund managers from their competition, supporting fund raising and deal making efforts, and building a sustainable business for the long-term.
Read More »Three Things Crypto/Blockchain Start-Ups Need to Know About PR
Posted in Resources on - October 10, 2019Existing asset managers and new startups looking to implement crypto-based strategies should consider these key public relations implications.
Read More »Five Keys to a Successful PR Program for Accounting Firms
Posted in Resources on - October 1, 2019For those accounting firms that want to generate continued visibility and brand differentiation through PR, opining on the tax bill is just one tactic—and certainly not enough to distinguish one accounting firm from another. DLPR offers strategies on how to capitalize on this opportunity while differentiating your business in a crowded marketplace.
Read More »DLPR Named One of the Top Public Relations Agencies with a Focus on Asset Management
Posted in News on - September 16, 2019Dukas Linden Public Relations has been short-listed in the “Best Communications and PR Firm” category for the prestigious Fund Intelligence Operations & Services Awards.
Read More »Adding a “Social” Component Back into Media Relations
Posted in Insights on - July 24, 2019Reporters and PR pros need each other to do their jobs effectively; but it’s the quality and nature of those interactions that make all the difference.
Read More »Uber’s “Quiet Mode” and Decline in Civility
Posted in News on - July 24, 2019How Uber is stifling the “art of conversation” and its implications for PR and all professionals, by Seth Linden, DLPR’s president
Read More »Why Tony Horwitz Was One of Journalism’s Greatest Storytellers
Posted in Insights on - June 24, 2019DLPR’s Tom Vogel shares his thoughts on an industry great, Tony Horwitz.
Read More »DLPR’s Shree Dhond Named as One of PR Industry’s Rising Stars
Posted in News on - June 20, 2019Dukas Linden Public Relations’ senior vice president, Shree Dhond, has been named one of the Public Relations Society of America-New York Chapter’s “Exceptionals Under 35.”
Read More »When Did “Disruption” Become A Good Thing?
Posted in Insights on - June 4, 2019As financial PR professionals, we help our clients relate how their specialties, products and services are disruptive, in the best sense.
Read More »This Just In…
Posted in Insights on - May 22, 2019R.I.P. the slow news day. Ask anyone in a TV or radio newsroom to recall the last quiet day and they’ll shrug, scratch their heads, and laugh.
Read More »PR Week Magazine Ranks DLPR in Industry’s Top 250
Posted in News on - May 15, 2019Dukas Linden Public Relations recently was ranked as one of the 250 largest PR agencies in the world, according to PR Week magazine.
Read More »Highlights from the Agency’s Work for Large Tesla Investor
Posted in News on - May 8, 2019Richard Dukas of Dukas Linden PR, No. 7 on O’Dwyer’s rankings of financial firms, said his broadcast media team chalked up a solid 2018 with bookings on CNBC, Fox Business News, and PBS.
Read More »5 PR Tips from Observing Tech’s Most Influential Leaders
Posted in Insights on - May 7, 2019From data privacy regulation to “apology” tours, Big Tech CEOs are maneuvering through public relations crises at what seems to be an exponentially increasing rate. But, many of their responses are perceived as stunts or “window dressing” and have received negative coverage.
Read More »DLPR Ranks Among 250 Largest PR Agencies in the World
Posted in News on - April 29, 2019Coming off its strongest revenue-grossing year since its inception in 2002, Dukas Linden Public Relations earned a coveted spot on the Holmes Report’s worldwide rankings of public relations agencies.
Read More »The Beneficial Charms of a Transparent Personality
Posted in Insights on - April 29, 2019There is an invaluable and intangible benefit to allowing one’s personality to shine through the cavalcade of notions that “playing it safe” is the best approach for a public persona.
Read More »Investor Patience Is Key When Bad News Happens (DLPR’s Vogel discusses Boeing)
Posted in News on - April 17, 2019Recent history of companies in crisis shows the virtue of patience when it comes to Boeing and others.
Read More »Trust and Authenticity Matter in Asset Management
Posted in Insights on - April 17, 2019A recent survey of big institutional investors showed that “trust in the brand” ranked higher in importance than “performance” when it came to picking money managers.
Read More »DLPR Launches Crisis Communications & Issues Management Practice
Posted in News on - April 8, 2019You can learn more about DLPR’s Crisis Communications & Issues Management practice by clicking here or reaching out to us directly at info@dlpr.com.
Read More »DLPR Ranked as one of the Industry’s Ten Largest Financial PR Agencies
Posted in News on - April 2, 2019For the third consecutive year, Dukas Linden Public Relations has been named among the ten largest agencies with a specialization in finance, according to the highly-regarded industry trade outlet, O’Dwyer’s.
Read More »Seth Linden on Bloomberg Small Business Report
Posted in News on - April 1, 2019Dukas Linden PR President Seth Linden was a guest on the nationally syndicated “Bloomberg Small Business Report.”
Read More »PROPRIETARY CONTENT NEEDS A P.O.V – “POINT OF VALUE”
Posted in Insights on - March 29, 2019DLPR’s Ed Nebb explains why to be effective as a communication tool, proprietary content must not only express a point of view, but also have a “point of value.”
Read More »Boeing: A Case Study of What Not to Do
Posted in News on - March 14, 2019Co-head of DLPR’s crisis practice assesses Boeing’s communications debacle.
Read More »Seth Linden on BNN Bloomberg
Posted in News on - March 12, 2019DLPR’s president discusses what Boeing should be doing from a crisis management perspective.
Read More »PR’s Disappearing Act: The Art of Ghost Writing
Posted in Insights on - February 20, 2019Here are a few tips for writing on behalf of clients across industries and expertise.
Read More »Seth Linden Offers Insights on Amazon’s NYC Decision
Posted in Insights on - February 14, 2019“Bad for New York…” Dukas Linden PR President SethLinden talks about the impact of Amazon’s decision to cancel its plans for a New York City headquarters on the latest episode of On The DLPR. Listen Here.
Read More »Richard Dukas Featured on the PR Week Podcast
Posted in News on - February 4, 2019Richard Dukas joins PRWeek’s Frank Washkuch and Diana Bradley to discuss his agency’s unique origins, his relationship with technology, and more.
Read More »To Win the Super Bowl, Brands need PR on the Roster
- January 29, 2019For many brands, public relations and earned media are the unsung heroes of their Super Bowl advertising strategy.
Read More »The Media Matters Even More
Posted in News on - January 8, 2019Our CEO asserts that media relations still is the most important service PR agencies should deliver.
Read More »How Music Set the Tempo for My Career in Financial PR
Posted in Insights on - January 2, 2019Good communications should be like great music—well composed, distinctive, compelling, melodic and persuasive.
Read More »Hindsight is 20/20
Posted in Insights on - December 20, 2018Given the current environment, companies can’t afford to be caught unprepared, and having the right plan in place will allow businesses to nimbly navigate the challenges – both new and old – that 2019 will bring.
Read More »DLPR Named Among Most Powerful Financial PR Firms of 2018
Posted in News on - December 17, 2018According to the (New York) Observer
Read More »Dukas Linden PR Promotes Shree Dhond to Senior Vice President
Posted in News on - December 13, 2018Dhond manages the agency’s Alternatives and Institutional Practice Group.
Read More »DLPR Listed as Top Agency by Marketing Consultancy DesignRush
Posted in News on - December 12, 2018Click more for details.
Read More »Nine Things to Know Before Hiring a PR Agency
Posted in Insights on - December 6, 2018Getting the most from the client/agency relationship.
Read More »Meeting 41: Adam Dickter’s Encounter with the ‘Kinder, Gentler’ President
Posted in News on - December 3, 2018A DLPR executive’s encounter with President George H.W. Bush.
Read More »Best New York Restaurants for Out-of-Office PR Meetings
Posted in Insights on - November 29, 2018Whether you’re seeking to impress a potential new prospect, looking to bond with a client, or just want to get away from the office with colleagues, it’s important to have a handful of restaurants in your back pocket.
Read More »“Send Anyway?” — Gmail Enhancements We’d Like to See
- October 19, 2018Some suggested “tweaks” to bring Gmail to the next level of enterprise-level collaboration.
Read More »Dukas Linden Public Relations is the focus of the latest “Small Business Spotlight” interview with Joe Connolly
Posted in News on - August 22, 2018DLPR’s president, Seth Linden, offers insights for success on WCBS 880.
Read More »DLPR Featured in Hedge Fund Alert
Posted in News on - August 8, 2018A premiere outlet serving the hedge fund industry.
Read More »A Plea for Proofreading
- August 1, 2018Gail Katz Dukas begs you to spend a few crucial minutes.
Read More »Musings on the New York Daily News’ 50% Staff Cut
- July 26, 2018A former journalist, DLPR’s president Seth Linden offers a first person perspective about the cuts at New York’s iconic Daily News.
Read More »Why PR Still Needs Local Newsrooms to Thrive
Posted in News on - July 26, 2018Seth Linden’s first person perspective on the recent cuts at the Daily News.
Read More »Business Leaders Need to Show Civil Courage—Unlike Mark Zuckerberg
Posted in News on - July 25, 2018Richard Dukas discusses what companies should learn from Mark Zuckerberg’s comments on Holocaust denial.
Read More »Seth Linden’s Perspectives on How to Excel as a PR Executive
Posted in News on - July 17, 2018Read thoughtful article by DLPR’s president in one of the PR industry’s preeminent publications.
Read More »It’s a People Business
- July 3, 2018When I left the journalism world a dozen years ago, my wife and I immediately hit I-95 North to begin our life in New York. Somewhere in Maryland, I stopped at a gas station, and the attendant behind the register asked me what I did for a living. Trying my new role on for size…
Read More »Active Managers Need More Than Just Free Giveaways to Build Their Brand, Increase AUM
- June 20, 2018Last week, I attended the Morningstar Conference in Chicago where dozens of asset management firms were lined up booth-by-booth waiting for advisors and other attendees to walk up to their tables and inquire about their funds.
Read More »Richard Dukas on DLPR’s 2017 Highlights, Trends in Financial PR
Posted in News on - May 22, 2018Agency puts strong focus on financial broadcast news to help clients gain visibility.
Read More »Passing Thoughts On Remembering Public Figures
- April 11, 2018Mary; Just heard about the death of Jack Smith, founder and CEO of Acme Corporation. My client, Paul Pundit is available to discuss the impact on Acme’s share price, and his many missteps. Paul also has some good intel about the search for Smith’s successor. Please let me know if you’d like to arrange a…
Read More »Zuckerberg Hurt His Credibility by Delaying Response to Crisis, According to Seth Linden
Posted in News on - March 22, 2018Zuckerberg built an instant gratification machine — but took his time addressing the trouble it’s caused After Mark Zuckerberg broke his silence Wednesday about the mushrooming Cambridge Analytica scandal, it’s hard to argue the Facebook founder and CEO has said too little. Zuckerberg wrote a 935-word Facebook post Wednesday where he said “we have a responsibility to protect…
Read More »Seth Linden on BNN: “Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Can’t Afford to Be Silent”
Posted in News on - March 21, 2018Seth Linden, president of Dukas Linden Public Relations, discusses how Facebook’s model and credibility are at stake as the fallout from the data scandal continues.
Read More »DLPR’s President Weighs in on Facebook’s Latest Communications Crisis
Posted in News on - March 21, 2018Mark Zuckerberg’s leadership called into question as Facebook controversy continues Mark Zuckerberg’s prolonged silence in the midst of the firestorm surrounding Cambridge Analytica’s access to Facebook Inc. user data has one expert questioning whether he is suited to be the company’s leader. In the past few days, Facebook FB, +0.18% has drawn scrutiny from governments around the world and seen…
Read More »Market Volatility and the Importance of Showing Conviction
- February 23, 2018After a year of record-low volatility in 2017, the sudden spike in trading activity is a good reminder for portfolio and fund managers that it’s important to develop a plan to communicate to clients and the media during periods of market uncertainty. It’s also a reminder that, just as volatility is an opportunity for investment…
Read More »Four Simple Things Not to Do During Media Interviews
- February 12, 2018An interview or story with a reputable media outlet can be a boon or a bust for a company. With this in mind, the following are four common, but often overlooked, errors interviewees make: 1. Mumbling. I recently listened in on a client phone interview. Afterwards, the reporter said that while it was a helpful…
Read More »Five Public Relations Steps to a Successful ETF Launch
- January 19, 2018You’ve decided to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF). You believe it’s a revolutionary product that will capture investors’ attention and outperform benchmarks. But you’re launching into a very crowded space. There were more than 1,800 ETFs in the U.S. as of last November, according to the Investment Company Institute, with 275 new funds added since…
Read More »DLPR Named Top Specialty Financial PR Firm by Observer
Posted in News on - December 13, 2017For the second straight year DLPR was named one of the best financial PR agencies.
Read More »When the Old Ways are Best
- December 4, 2017Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for progress and innovation. And while I won’t tell you my age, I will tell you that I am fortunate enough to have been raised in those halcyon days when we played outside until dark, used card catalogs to do our research in the library, and only had seven…
Read More »What Andrew Ross Sorkin Read Every Day and How That’s Changed Over the Past 6 Years
- November 2, 2017Six years ago this month, Andrew Ross Sorkin wrote a post for The Atlantic’s “The Wire” describing what he reads every day to keep abreast of the major financial news of the day. Taking a look back at his post six years later, it’s remarkable to see how much has changed in the financial media landscape.
Read More »Tulips or Tokens? Navigating the Cryptocurrency (Media) Bubble
- October 12, 2017Distinctions matter, and classifying a “blockchain” technology as a cryptocurrency isn’t just factually incorrect, but overly simplifies the breadth of companies entering the space.
Read More »New film “China Hustle” shows why activist short sellers keep the market honest
- October 3, 2017Variety called it “wildly entertaining” and dubbed the film a sequel to The Big Short. It “is assured a theatrical push and a long life on streaming,” it said.
Read More »What We Do Matters
- September 20, 2017Years ago, I had a colleague who used to joke that together we were “moving markets and changing the world.” The comment was amusing because some of it at least was based in truth. Dukas Linden Public Relation’s media relations efforts could (and still do) have an impact. A strong public relations and brand marketing…
Read More »Seth Linden On Brexit and the Unforseen Corporate Challenges
Posted in News on - September 12, 2017 Seth Linden, president of Dukas Linden Public Relations, appeared on “Street Signs” to talk about how PR firms don’t just help organizations when crises hit but also develop preventive measures to stop them from happening in the first place.
Read More »Richard Dukas Shares Some Thoughts On How Strong Brands Can Motivate Employees
Posted in News on - September 11, 2017Not all publicity is good publicity after all — in fact, bad publicity can hurt a company’s chances of hiring the best employees.
Read More »In a New Robo World, Advisory Firms Must Advocate the Value of Human Interaction
- September 7, 2017Financial advisors are facing the most challenging environment since the financial crisis. The battle today is actually exacerbated by a bull market, as opposed to a bear market and deep recession. The strong performance of the S&P 500 and other indices has made it increasingly difficult for traditional advisors to demonstrate their value to clients. Robo advisors…
Read More »President Seth Linden on Wharton Business Radio’s “Leadership In Action”
Posted in News on - September 7, 2017Dukas Linden Public Relations president Seth Linden appeared on Wharton Business Radio’s “Leadership in Action” show on SiriusXM Channel 111, to discuss his thoughts on leadership both individually and as he advises clients to effectively manage their communications strategies.”
Read More »DLPR Helps $5B Asset Manager Rebrand
Posted in News on - August 23, 2017In Texas, a $5B Shop Crosses Off One Brand For Another A thirty-year-old asset manager in the Lone Star State is rebranding. Michael Kern, CEO, Crossmark Global Investments Yesterday, Capstone Financial Services president and CEO Mike Kern confirmed that the Houston, Texas-based shop is changing its name to Crossmark Global Investments. The firm, which advises the Steward Funds series of mutual funds,…
Read More »Here’s How The (NY) Observer Recently Described DLPR
Posted in News on - August 14, 2017“Powerhouse agency which gets its clients regular airtime on Bloomberg, CNBC and Fox Business Network; it also has cachet…”
Read More »Professional Services & Media: An Opportunity to Shine
- August 5, 2017It’s no secret that those investment professionals making decisions on whether to “buy or sell” aren’t always so eager to speak to the media. Compliance departments, clients, and even competitors keep a close eye on what a professional might say—or not say—regarding their investment strategies. In a volatile market environment where confidence is at a premium,…
Read More »Picking Up the Thread: Unleashing the Power of Storytelling for Business
- July 18, 2017As a strategist and writer for business and financial clients, I find “corporate communication” can be an oxymoron. Businesses often miss the opportunity to tell stories that their clients, customers, stockholders or communities can relate to, by failing to talk in simple, honest words about what matters to people.
Read More »5 Must-See Films for Financial PR Pros
- June 25, 2017When it comes to accurately portraying life behind a Wall Street trading desk, there are a handful of films that get it right. The following is my attempt at a top 5 list of must-watch movies for any financial public relations professional.
Read More »Richard Dukas Discusses Trends in Financial PR
Posted in News on - May 15, 2017Finance Firms Navigate New Regulations In a low interest rate environment, cheaper index funds will tend to outperform active managers. Markets don’t go up forever, but active managers will need to work harder to convince the investing public of the value they offer despite their steeper costs, and alternative managers will need to do…
Read More »An Evening at NYU and Some Words of Wisdom for the Next DLPR Hire
- May 2, 2017Recently, I had the opportunity to speak to a group of NYU students working toward master’s degrees in public relations. While I firmly believe that the best PR education is gained through internships and on-the-job training, I do see a lot of the value in approaching public relations from an academic perspective. I spoke for…
Read More »Dukas Linden and OTC Markets Team Up to Host Webinar
Posted in News on - May 1, 2017Putting the Power of PR Behind Your IR Message Webinar Registration only takes a few seconds! You will NOT be spammed.
Read More »Do Former Journalists Still Make Good PR Pros?
- April 23, 2017This is a tight lead “graf.” It better be. If I don’t get to the point right away, you’ll move on to something else. The need to get to the point was ingrained during my ten years in television and newspaper newsrooms where I wrote lead “grafs” every day. I still write “tight,” or at…
Read More »Richard Dukas Offers Counsel to the California Alternatives Industry
Posted in News on - February 27, 2017For too long the alternative investment industry’s approach to public relations and communications has essentially been two words: “No Comment.”
Read More »Seth Linden Appears Live on BNN to Discuss PR Strategy for Companies as the Trump Era Begins
Posted in News on - January 13, 2017Our president, Seth Linden, appeared on “Business Day AM” to discuss the importance of business leaders having a contingency plan in place in case their organization is attacked on social media.
Read More »Richard Dukas Comments on Trump’s Market Influence through Social Media
Posted in News on - January 13, 2017President-elect Donald Trump slammed pharmaceutical companies during his highly-anticipated press conference Wednesday, sending shares in companies such as the Netherland’s Nordiq tumbling by as much as five percent, the latest display of the billionaire business tycoon-turned-politicians’ unprecedented effect on the market.
Read More »Post Proxy Fight, Activist Investors Still Need To Communicate Their Long-Term Value
Posted in News on - January 3, 2017Activist investors just wrapped up another record year shaking up companies across the globe. But as anyone in professional sports will tell you, with success comes the spotlight, and criticism of activist investors has ratcheted up and begun creeping into the mainstream.
Read More »Richard Dukas Comments on Investor Sentiment in Aftermath of Trump Victory
Posted in News on - November 9, 2016Trump Win Unlikely to Stop Momentum Behind DOL Rule Trump took the election after standing only a 15% chance of winning against Clinton, an election forecast by The New York Times showed, as of Tuesday morning. That day, PIMCO’s head of public policy Libby Cantrill also pegged Clinton’s win at a 70 to 75% likelihood, Cantrill…
Read More »DLPR & MHP Pre-Election Survey Results Featured
Posted in News on - November 4, 2016Global institutional investors are worried that anti-trade movements around the world will hurt international investment prospects, says a survey of 70 institutional investment leaders released Friday.
Read More »DLPR & MHP Pre-Election Survey on Investment Sentiment
Posted in News on - November 3, 2016A survey conducted by Dukas Linden Public Relations, a leading financial services PR firm based in New York, and MHP Communications, of global institutional investors found an optimistic outlook for 2017 that is being somewhat tempered by the global swell of populist sentiment and political uncertainty that could pose a risk to future growth.
Read More »DLPR Policies on Politics in the Office Featured
Posted in News on - October 12, 2016The contentiousness of this presidential campaign is spilling into some workplaces. Rather than try to control what people are saying, owners should focus on whether the work is getting done in an atmosphere that isn’t hostile.
Read More »Richard Dukas Provides a Crisis Communications Strategy for Wells Fargo
Posted in News on - September 30, 2016The scandal resulting from Wells Fargo employees setting up millions of fake accounts could have a residual effect on the rest of the financial sector’s reputation. It should enact a complete culture change in response, say financial communications experts.
Read More »Seth Linden Appears Live on CNBC to Discuss the Power of PR for Financial Firms
Posted in News on - August 31, 2016Our president, Seth Linden, appeared on “Street Signs” to discuss how public relations firms help organizations devise effective communications strategies in times of distress.
Read More »The Bloomberg Advantage: Seth Linden on Business Communications
Posted in News on - August 1, 2016Our president, Seth Linden, was a featured guest on “Bloomberg Advantage” with co-host, Oliver Renick.
Read More »MHP Adds to Global Operations with Dukas Linden Partnership and German Base
Posted in News on - July 12, 2016London-headquartered agency MHP has announced a new strategic partnership with New-York based Dukas Linden Public Relations (DLPR), and a new office in Germany.
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