Matt Waweru
PR Specialist
Matt joined Dittoe PR with a deep background rooted in sports communications. He previously worked in collegiate athletics for a Division I sports conference where he went from being a communications fellow to assistant director of communications and finally director of creative strategies & student-athlete initiatives. He uses this experience in pitching initiatives, drafting content and tracking success for clients, as well as hosting influencer events and new product launches.
Matt graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Public Relations and Strategic Communications and currently serves on the Young Professionals Board of the Indianapolis Cultural Trail. He also volunteers his time with local sporting events and has worked with March Madness, the College Football Playoff, the Big Ten Football Championship and the Indy 500.
Industry Articles
Does Your Startup Have a Story?
Last week, the Dittoe Public Relations team was given the opportunity to take a front row seat as hundreds of entrepreneurs, founders and creative technologists from across the country converged on Indianapolis for the city’s first startup conference, The Powder Keg.
The Do’s and Don’t’s of Addressing Crises via Social Media
Negative messages can often spread faster than positive ones, so PR pros need to be prepared to act in a meaningful way at the drop of a hat. But how you respond is certainly important. Here are six Do’s and Don’ts for handling Crises on Social Media.
Tweets: Not Fit for PR Pro Consumption
I recognize the power of Twitter and the positive impact it has made on media and society as a whole. It’s also an invaluable tool for PR pros; not only for engaging with reporters, but for engaging with publics. But it should NEVER be considered a top source for consuming media. By anybody. Ever.