Vote for Beaver Country Day School to Present at SXSWedu 2016!

Beaver Country Day School, an independent school for grades 6-12 located just outside of Boston, hopes to return to SXSWedu for the third time, but needs the community’s support to get there. For the past two years, Beaver has presented at SXSWedu showcasing their ground-breaking initiative, the “Coded Curriculum.” This year, they hope to return to […]
7 On-The-Go Apps for a PR Pro’s Every Need

Those who work in public relations know that the job requires a fast-paced, on-the-go mentality and a constant need to multitask. Whether out of the office meeting with clients, working a press event or overseeing a media briefing, PR professionals need to stay up to date on current news and industry trends. Hence the need […]
Vote for BIGfish in BostInno’s Coolest Companies Competition!

In case you haven’t heard, BIGfsh is a finalist in BostInno’s 2015 Coolest Companies competition! We always thought we were pretty cool, but it’s nice to hear it from somebody else, too. In fact, last month, BostInno included us in its “Coolest Company Outings” roundup for our company trips to Vegas, Panama, Iceland and everywhere […]
Get Connected at These Boston Tech and Startup Events in August

Boston is brimming with technology startups, with established “unicorns” like DraftKings and innovative new players cropping up every week. With so many tech companies and startups in the area, there are plenty of tech-focused events that enable techies, investors and enthusiasts to mingle, network and learn from one another – and the August calendar is […]
Should I Get Apple Music? Yes. A Review of Apple’s Latest Music Update

I’m not usually one to lean on music streaming services. I’m sort of an old fashioned type who still likes to buy CDs, records, and DVDs. I like owning things and being able to hold them in my hands. When I digitally download music, I do so in iTunes. To me it just didn’t seem […]
Why You Need a Fall Internship

While I was in college, I completed both of my internships during the fall semester. Sure, I could have gone the traditional summer internship route, but I had a summer job I loved and didn’t want to give that up. So instead, I balanced school and internships by making use of my fall semester to […]
Catching the BIGfish: What PR Pros Can Learn From a Day of Fishing
As a New Englander at heart, the love for fishing and being out on the water comes naturally to me. The sounds, smells, memories and serenity that it brings are unique experiences that one cannot get elsewhere. Whether it’s taking a dinghy out on a lake or cruising the ocean in a motorboat, fishing is, […]
Cutest & Coolest Coffee Shops In Boston

If you’re visiting Boston, if you’re a college student, or if you’re a working professional in the area like the BIGfish team, you know you need your coffee. We’re called Beantown for the baked beans, but coffee beans are just as important to us Bostonians. While there’s nothing wrong with that pink and orange DD, […]
Must-Have Gadgets for the Perfect Summer

Are you a roadtripper, a camper, a pool party-hoster? Are you hoping to make summer 2015 a summer you’ll never forget? It’s definitely possible. But if your summer comes equipped with these handy, fabulous gadgets, you won’t even notice the pauses between fun and fun.
Meet Our New Team Member: Adriana Howell
The BIGfish team is growing! Yesterday, Adriana Howell joined the team as our new Account Coordinator, and will be supporting the account management team by planning and executing public relations and social media campaigns, among many other things. We had her answer a few questions about herself and her aspirations – read on to find out […]
Boston Coworking Spaces: Find the Best Place to Jumpstart Your Startup
We work with a lot of startups at BIGfish, so we understand the benefits of coworking spaces. Startups often can’t afford their own office space, but still need somewhere to work, and can benefit from with the support of a community and morale that typically comes from working closely with others. Starting your own business […]
As a Consumer, I Was Underwhelmed by Apple’s WWDC15 Keynote Address

As an avid technology user and someone who works in the tech space, I look forward to Apple’s keynote addresses. Sure, the excess hype seems a little silly at times and the incessant clapping from the crowds can get a bit tiresome, but overall, the keynote provides an engaging and insightful look into the expansive […]
The Perks of Working at a Small Company (as told by someone who does)

When looking at the adult playground that is Google’s office, it can be hard to see the benefits in working for a small company where you don’t have sleeping pods and massage rooms at your disposal. But there’s a lot to be said for working in a small office.
What the BIGfish Team Has Been Up To in 2015

With Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer, we thought it would be fun to take a look back at the past several months and show you a few highlights of what we’ve been up to! We had a busy (and very snowy) winter and spring, so we’re excited to transition into the new […]
Thank You To Our Spring Intern, Victoria!

The BIGfish team has been extremely busy this spring. Between organizing Taste of Iceland in Boston, traveling to Barcelona for Mobile World Congress and kicking off with several new clients, the past several months have flown by! Fortunately, we had an invaluable resource to help with the abundance of work–our intern Victoria. Throughout her time at […]
Four Brands & Publishers Successfully Embracing Earth Day

Holidays and other big public events provide a great opportunity for brands to insert themselves and their message into new conversations where they may not have otherwise had a voice. Take the World Cup, for example, which we reported on last summer–brands embraced the social media chatter surrounding the event, and came up with some […]