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Why Language Matters When Communicating About COVID-19 Vaccinations

PRSay

As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues across the country, the words that communicators use might influence public willingness to be vaccinated, a new study from nonprofit insurer EmblemHealth has found. What are the particular challenges for vaccine communications in Black communities?

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Public Relations Strategy to Pitch the Media Today

PR for Anyone

Insurance requirements – Minimum crash coverage requirements are now in effect. If you are an insurance agent, this is a great time to pitch a story about this. Here is a sampling of laws that went into effect on January 1, 2022: Minimum wage increase – Are you in an industry where this is impacted?

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What A Dog’s Cancer Taught Me About Community

Waxing UnLyrical

Suzy underwent a second surgery fairly quickly (the first was done less than a week after we first saw the tumor, to excise it from her mouth)—this second one was a “partial mandibulectomy ,” which means part of her jaw was removed to ensure there were no local cancer cells left. We are a community. Why should you care?

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Future skills for public relations practitioners - World PR Day

Stephen Waddington

The report includes contributions from panel members, formed from leaders from across the UK communications industry. Companies that have invested in their local communities during the crisis continue to benefit from a reputational dividend. This is likely to be an issue on the corporate agenda for the next decade.

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Customer Service Is The “New” PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Apparently the staff of a nearby Costco opened their doors to helpless locals, handing out dry clothes and even dragging in furniture when the store itself started to take on water. The incident didn’t get a lot of attention, but you can bet it mattered to the people who count – the local community.

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Navigating global risks: opportunities for corporate communicators to drive positive change

Wadds Inc.

With the right mindset, preparation and action, leaders can use risk management, crisis preparedness and resilience-building to unlock considerable latent value, rather than viewing them as irksome and costly insurance policies,” said Cartwright.

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Homebound? Turn Your Kids into Smart Voters

Scott Public Relations

Have they thought about getting health care insurance once they are no longer your dependents? When they were away at college, we sent them their mail-in ballots and information on local candidates that were on the ballot. Sign up to receive our monthly advice on healthcare, insurance and technology PR: Scott Public Relations.