Andy Bhatt
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Executive Director of SW & Associates Public Relations
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As the lead at the invite-only Media Relations and PR firm SW & Associates, Andy is the go to for major clients as well as select start-ups.
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TALKING POINTS: The PR Implications for Milk Labeling
On February 23, 2023, news broke that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States proposed that non-dairy products made from soy, oats, and other plants could be labeled as "milk." This is a significant development for the dairy industry and the plant-based milk industry.
By Andy Bhatt3 years ago in FYI
The Difference Between Public Relations and Marketing
Public relations (PR) and marketing are two essential components of any successful business strategy. While PR and marketing share the same goal of promoting a company's products or services, they approach it from different angles. PR focuses on building relationships with the media, influencers, and the general public, while marketing focuses on driving sales and increasing revenue. While PR can be a valuable asset to your marketing efforts, it should never be used as a replacement. In this article, we will explore the reasons why PR should support your marketing activities, not replace them.
By Andy Bhatt3 years ago in FYI
Purposeful Collaboration—How Inspirational Group Unity and Team Building Are Achieved in and out of Business Settings
For decades now, managers have been challenged on how to build team cohesion and group unity, and not just around work issues, but social issues in the workplace as well. Gone are the days when ruthless competition and pitting team members against each other was a methodology for motivation. “Purposeful Collaboration” is what is working in today’s world.
By Andy Bhatt7 years ago in Journal
Is Political Correctness Killing Comedy?
Roseanne, Tim Allen, Amy Schumer, Tracy Morgan, & Dave Chapelle have all seen the blow of Political Correctness scandals in comedy. Like Chris Rock and Larry the Cable Guy, Jerry Seinfeld once told Entertainment Weekly in an article affectionately titled “Jerry Seinfeld: College students don't know what the hell they're talking about” that he will no longer play college campuses because the audiences are too PC. “They just want to use these words: "That’s racist;" "That’s sexist;" "That’s prejudiced," he said. “They don’t know what the hell they’re talking about.” Louis CK also received backlash for controversial jokes he used on a Saturday Night Live appearance—and this was before any #metoo scandal. Since then, some in the comedy sector feel that audiences around the globe have become more unable to handle a joke. They wonder if, as a culture, have we become over-serious and hypersensitive to “political incorrectness?”
By Andy Bhatt7 years ago in Geeks
