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From Traditional Banking to Fintech: The PR Transition

5W PR

The financial sector is undergoing a seismic shift. The rise of fintech, a blend of finance and technology, has challenged the dominance of traditional banks. Towering brick-and-mortar branches symbolized financial permanence, while friendly tellers fostered a sense of trust. Nonetheless, the environment has evolved.

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Book Review: PR Technology, Data and Insights

Wadds Inc.

A review of PR, Technology, Data & Insights: Igniting a Positive Return on Your Communications Investment by Mark Weiner. He seeks to enable help public relations and communications teams to get better results and demonstrate value to senior leaders, with the unequivocal advice to get to grips with data and technology.

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What Communicators Need to Know About Measurement Right Now

PRSay

Here, Weiner, author of the just-published “ PR Technology, Data and Insights ” (Kogan Page), discusses acting on issues at the speed of business, combating misinformation and taking the first steps to measurement. . Combine these three elements — technology, sector expertise and statistical acumen — and you have a winning combination.

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Measuring the Value of Earned Media

Cision

Marketers who work in technology, biotech/pharma and financial services also rate earned media has highly effective. Marketers must overcome some earned media challenges such as finding and connecting with influencers, adopting effective distribution technology and accurately measuring ROI to prove the value of public relations.

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3 Trends for Comms Pros to Watch 1 Month Into 2024

PRSay

Improved measurements prove PR’s business impact. Last year also saw advances in measurement technologies that allow PR pros to tangibly prove their business impact. Communications teams should focus on having the right tools to demonstrate the results they achieve, even during tough financial times.

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Inside MD Financial Management’s Successful COVID-19 Content Strategy

Contently - Strategy

On March 11, the content team at MD Financial was finalizing their Q2 content plan, built around themes like spring cleaning your finances and home-buying season. “Our world flipped,” said Shawna Dennis, who leads all of marketing for the physician-focused financial services company. The COVID content strategy.

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The #PRStudChat Community Discusses Financial Services & Social Media on April 19th

Deirdre Breakenridge

Social media participation in the financial services industry is expected to increase as social networks expand in the coming years. Understanding your business purpose and approach on social media is imperative and financial services companies are investing in their infrastructure, guidelines, and engagement best practices.

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