Barokas

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

The rapid rate at which information is flows via social is probably why 2017 had some of the most epic PR fails of all time. At Barokas PR, we work with our clients to ensure that a crisis communications plan is in place before any kind of threat is expected. In other words, they turned to blaming the victim. – Aubrey.

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Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

I had the pleasure and privilege of attending IBM Vision 2017 as a guest of IBM Analytics. Christopher Penn (@cspenn) May 17, 2017. We see this happening in the communications and PR industry. Christopher Penn (@cspenn) May 17, 2017. Christopher Penn (@cspenn) May 18, 2017. Airbnb has no rooms. Uber has no cars.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Finalists will be announced for 2018 on December 6, 2017. The call for speakers is currently open and ends December 15, 2017. The annual conference of the Arthur Page Society brings together a professional association for senior public relations and corporate communications executives. Only 39 trophies are awarded each year.

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Presspage

MARCH 2, 2017

To learn more about practical ways to effectively work on real-time PR, we would like to invite you to PR is Key 2017! On Thursday 20 april 2017 several experts will share their experience and knowledge to give you new ideas and help shape your plans. We hope to see you at PR is Key 2017!

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 30, 2017

One of my first pieces that got real traffic was a crisis case study from my former employer, which coincidentally was about dealing with a negative blogger. Then it got picked up by a crisis communications specialist who asked to run it in his newsletter. The 7 Best Performing Blog Posts in 2017. The answer depends.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 13, 2018

Every two years, the New York-based Corporate Communication International ( CCI ), conducts an in-depth survey of senior PR and communications officers at Fortune 500 companies about the latest global PR trends. Any crisis communications team must be ready to respond at any hour to an escalating event, and that speed is vital.

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Stuart Bruce

JULY 23, 2017

The first page of Simply Measured’s The State of Social Media 2017 also has gobblydegook like “social media is a foundational marketing strategy”. Other graphics from State of Social Media 2017 report. Gif of seagull poo from Giphy.

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Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Yvonne Lorie, the founder of ReFresh PR and a recipient of the 2013 HPRA Premio PR Achievement Award, has been elected president of the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) national board for 2017. This is something PR practitioners know well through crisis communications but truly applies to all areas of public relations.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A significant part of public relations isn’t just communicating with the media to pitch them and share positive developments about client projects — it’s also about being frank, open and professional with journalists during a time of chaos and crisis.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2017

And here we go…here are the benchmarks from 2017. 12) Emotion in crisis communications works. The median salary for PR professionals was $91,000 in 2017, which is a small drop compared to the median salary reported in 2016 survey of $92,125. 26) Online advertising explodes; tops TV in 2017. Brands in Politics ).

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Stuart Bruce

JULY 23, 2017

” Call me a cynic (I am a grumpy old cynic), but it doesn’t bode well when… Continue Reading → The post The State of Social Media in 2017 appeared first on STUART BRUCE. “Relying on reach to identify influencers is like releasing a flock of seagulls hoping some will get lucky and s**t on the crowd below.”

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Originally Published August 23, 2017; Updated August 9, 2021 ; Updated November 2023 PR is always evolving. Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. PR pros often review and edit when appropriate.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Here are some highlights from three professional development sessions at the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston on Oct. 8–10: Breaking Misconceptions About Communicating With Rural Americans. 10, titled “ Rural Reach: Strategic Communication With Rural and Low Income Audiences.” During the Oct.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

We also were concerned that younger practitioners are assuming such prominent roles in issues management and crisis communication due to their limited experience with these issues – Marlene Neill. Are you planning or working on any additional research studies in 2016 / 2017?

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HMA Public Relations

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Last week I attended the PRSA Phoenix State of PR 2017 + Annual Meeting luncheon and it was great! The luncheon included a great panel that reviewed trends in technology, communications, ethics and more. The post State of PR 2017 with PRSA Phoenix appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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PRSay

AUGUST 31, 2017

In fact, more than half of the 18 CEOs of PR firms interviewed by Angela Chitkara for a 2017 City College of New York and Holmes Report paper, which was presented in a PRSA Diversity and Inclusion webinar , indicated they have implemented implicit bias training as a best business practice in an effort to retain diverse employees.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

. “EKA is a government relations and public affairs firm specializing in political consulting, government relations, policy issues, and crisis communications strategy.” “Reputation management and crisis communications is something our firm is continually engaged in. ” Until next time!

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 23, 2019

For example, a study conducted by Edelman in 2018 found “nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of consumers around the world now buy on belief, a remarkable increase of 13 points since 2017.”. Communications is a function of leadership. The ensuing narrative has been interpreted as brands need to get political.

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MaccaPR

JANUARY 17, 2017

From crisis communications counsel for scandal-plagued Ryan Lochte and the cause marketing insights of former General Mills CMO Mark Addicks to a behind-the-scenes look at agency BBDO’s Dinty Moore “Lumbersexual” campaign and tips for redesigning your company’s blog —the MaccaPR blog provided marketing and PR executives (like you!)

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Stuart Bruce

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Launched on International Women’s Day in March 2017 it was meant to symbolise the power of women in leadership. Simple, but essential questions to help prevent the need for crisis communications. If the Fearless Girl campaign had been given proper public relations oversight it should never have happened.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 28, 2017

The March #measurePR chat was the day following the 2017 recognition of International Women’s Day , so Shonali had some of the PR measurement world’s female superstars as her guests on the chat this month. Heidi Sullivan (@hksully) March 9, 2017. Angela Sinickas (@sinickasa) March 9, 2017. Aly Saxe (@Aly_Saxe) March 9, 2017.

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Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Texas-Sized Crisis: 7 Steps to Communicating During a Disaster. Published : August 31, 2017 in the Credit Union Times. One of the best outcomes of thinking about a crisis before it happens is the chance to consider your credit union’s strategy in advance. In a crisis, communication is key. Step 7: LISTEN.

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Cision

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

But the free-for-all atmosphere of the Internet and encouragement for professionals to blur their social media and professional pursuits creates an interesting dynamic if not dilemma moving into 2017 and beyond. Better yet, adopt a “digital etiquette.”.

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Reputation Us

MARCH 20, 2024

This increased from 77 percent in 2022, even more notably from 2017, when only 37 percent of respondents claimed they would create a budget for influencer marketing. According to Influencer Marketing Hub’s 2023 Benchmark Report , 82 percent of respondents planned a dedicated budget for influencer marketing.

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Karwoski & Courage

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The great Twitter 280 Characters debate of 2017 has begun. Here's everything you need to know and 10 things for your company or brand to consider. The post The Great Twitter 280 Characters Debate appeared first on Karwoski & Courage - Minneapolis Public Relations.

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PRSay

APRIL 6, 2018

From a crisis management point of view, 2017 had it all! Viral videos. Cyber thefts. Sexual misconduct. Brand misjudgments. Corporate malfeasance. Extreme weather. But what lessons can we take from the chaos? It became clear during the year that technology is often driving the severity and speed of the threat.

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PRSay

MARCH 22, 2017

PwC LLP (@PwC_LLP) February 28, 2017. I woke up the next day hoping for an explanation, yet it took until the afternoon for PwC to acknowledge the mistake and declare an investigation. Then, they released a second statement taking full ownership. pic.twitter.com/uNGSbhgKFt. —

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Reputation Us

APRIL 17, 2019

Before joining ReputationUs, Hanson was a writer and independent consultant with LT Public Relations before it was acquired in 2017. At LTPR, she wrote and edited a broad range of public relations and crisis communications materials for national financial, health care and shipping organizations.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

According to Cybersecurity Ventures , “Worldwide spending on cybersecurity products and services is predicted to eclipse $1 trillion for the five-year period from 2017 to 2021.” Consider just a handful of headlines from Techmeme the morning of September 18, 2017. Craft a 360-degree crisis communications plan.

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Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Follow Your Crisis Communications Plan. A comprehensive crisis communications plan should outline how you will identify an adverse situation. In the event you find yourself caught off guard, how will you categorize whether a crisis is minor, moderate or major?

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 17, 2023

Elisa Smith (ES): July 2017. EMD: I chose to become a solo PR pro after I was laid off from a large agency job in late 2017. I also saw a niche for solo PR consultants with my specialties — media relations, crisis communications and community outreach — in my area. I launched Sequence Strategies in January 2022.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 9, 2017

8) A Serious Crisis Communications Plan. For example, it took crisis communications very seriously. Feld Entertainment is broadcasting the final show, which will be broadcast live on Facebook and Ringling.com , will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. That’s not a creative illustration, that’s the real!

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 6, 2017

Last week, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers partner, Mary Meeker released her 2017 internet trends report. Below are a few takeaways for communication professionals. Be prepared to mobilize your communications strategies. Internet Trends 2017 Report from Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers.

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PR in High Definition

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Until mid-September 2017, Facebook allowed ad buyers to target users who were interested in, or who had interacted with anti-Semitic content [1]. The first stage of any crisis, robot-fuelled or not, is understanding the situation clearly. Talk to the experts in the company where problems originated and don’t take no for an answer.

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Solo PR Pro

MARCH 28, 2023

Finding support in the Solo PR world In her role as a solo PR pro, Pennie has been grateful for the namesake organization, which she joined in 2017 when she went out on her own for the second time. In her retirement, Pennie will help him part time with business development and social media but there won’t be any deadline-driven work for her.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 21, 2017

In a piece for Ragan’s PR Daily – 3 ways media metrics can help you handle PR crises – she draws a distinction between “a snarky comment” and bona fide media crisis that “threaten to compromise an organization’s credibility.”. Marketing Budgets, Planning and Benchmarks for 2017 [UML]. What is Agile Marketing Again?

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2017

Marketing may be underestimating the impact of thought leadership on sales, according to a comprehensive study published in June 2017 by Edelman and LinkedIn. More than once I’ve seen solid thought leadership content languish unread until it’s discovered by an influential blogger with a small but tight link to a niche community.

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