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Don’t Let Breaking News Steal Your PR Thunder

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

I seem to recall a major client press event scheduled on October 1, 2001 at the World Trade Center, but even weeks later it was a sad footnote to the larger crisis.). Journalists are instantly reassigned, interview opportunities dissolve, and your story is suddenly yesterday’s news. Consider a media exclusive.

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Meltwater Quietly Goes IPO [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

However, the exchange posted an announcement and YouTube video , which contained some interesting facts: Jørn Lyseggen founded Meltwater “in shack number 15 on Tjuvholmen, Oslo in 2001.”. Instead, experts can sign up, go through a validation process fielded by Vetted, and then wait for media to contact them for interviews.

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Behind the Headlines With Howard Stutz

Cision

In this interview, Howard discusses the challenges facing casino gaming companies, how to deliver an effective message and how to adapt to the immediacy of the media. I oversaw corporate communications for Anchor Gaming – a publicly traded slot machine developer – before the company was sold to International Game Technology in 2001.

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The Importance of PR in Shaping Media and AI Perceptions

5W PR

Countering negative stereotypes The trepidation surrounding AI is significantly fueled by science fiction narratives, from the domineering HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey to the dreaded robots of Terminator. At this crucial moment in time, public relations plays a key role in shaping how the public and media view this technology.

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Corporate Communications is Taking More PR Work In-House, finds Survey; Media Relations Gets Even Harder

Sword and the Script

Ned launched “ Job of the Week ” (JOTW) email newsletter in 2001 as a free resource for PR and communications professionals looking for work. Some 68% of respondents report holding in-house communication roles and 90% have 10 years or more experience in the industry. 3 PR Trends in Tactics, Measurement and Organization.

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Meet the Media: Josh Fisher, Executive Editor or FleetOwner

Bianchi Biz Blog

I had my first staff byline at a small Connecticut newspaper in 2001. I believe those are the stories that readers can relate to—or want to connect to. How long have you been in journalism and how did you get started? I started off covering education and other local issues.

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The Top 10 PR Tech Vendors by Familiarity and Favorability

Sword and the Script

I may also consider an Off Script Q&A interview , but probably no more than a couple per year. This series has been running for several years now and seeks to interview communications professionals and leaders doing real work in the space. * * *. Financial transactions such as a round of funding or M&A.

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