The 2020 State of the Election
Cision
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
Our ongoing media analysis of the 2020 U.S. election; this week focuses on key issues in both national and local coverage.
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PRSay
MAY 24, 2021
It was refreshing to hear Todd’s optimistic vision for a future in which a more independent news media will regain the public’s trust and return to covering local communities with a sense of shared values. At the same time, however, the advertising revenue that local news organizations have long counted on has continued to drop.
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Business Wire
JUNE 12, 2020
More and more consumers are turning their attentions to the role companies play in the local and global society. The world is changing. And with this attention, the discussion of Public Affairs and Public Policy quickly emerges.
Agility PR Solutions
JUNE 22, 2021
Although the COVID crisis was a catastrophic and even fatal event for many small business owners, others were able to take advantage of these trying times by drawing consumers to their shops with the magic wand of 2020—excellent customer service.
PRSay
OCTOBER 16, 2020
3, Americans will cast their votes for President and for state and local candidates. Communicators have “a lot of great partners out there” who can help provide their employees with local voting information, said panelist Kelly Mason, director of corporate communications at Levi Strauss & Co.,
PRSay
APRIL 24, 2020
When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21.
Sword and the Script
JANUARY 21, 2025
Libby is a free app that connects to my local public library system (and probably yours too). I can check out audiobooks from my local library from the app on my phone. Sometimes there are Blinkest summaries that cause me to want to delve into the whole book. This is where Libby comes in.
5W PR
JANUARY 16, 2020
So what are the three powerful trends that you should keep an eye out on as a PR and Communication professional in 2020? At the same time, local news publications have become decentralized , coming to meet the need for depth and comprehensiveness of the audience’s interests. Three PR and Communication Trends to Watch. Niche Targeting.
Onclusive
AUGUST 3, 2021
And communicators are also more satisfied with their measurement efforts—41% say they are satisfied with their efforts this year, compared to 28% in 2020. For example, a boutique hotel would want to focus on the local market instead of striving to achieve global coverage.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MAY 20, 2020
As of May 5, 2020, 85% of Starbucks locations reopened for mobile ordering and delivery. Download the Starbucks app (or Dunkin Donuts or a local coffee shop) and treat yourself to a large cold brew before diving into that PR plan; you deserve it. . Check out some tips on Zoom hacks you might not know in this post. . Bonus: Starbucks.
PR 20/20
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
So as we plan for 2020, we take stock of the events we’d like to attend. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.). Disclaimer: Some of our favorite events have yet to release their dates for 2020. March 1 - 3, 2020 | San Diego, CA.
The Proactive Report
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
This works perfectly for locally targeted keywords, and just as well for broader, nationally targeted keywords. Between January and December 2020, 65% of searches conducted on Google, both desktop and mobile platforms, concluded without users clicking through to another website. That’s one in three people.
Communications Conversations
JANUARY 8, 2021
First, PR Week and Cision recently released their 2020 Comms Report which shared the following stats: When asked how much of your current engagement efforts are focused on mainstream media vs. influencers, 74% of respondents said mainstream media and just 26% said influencers. It’s not even remotely close. Less than half!
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MARCH 16, 2021
Targeting local and small businesses. The rise of social channels like TikTok has propelled video as a major content trend in 2020 – and this is projected to continue into 2021. Most small business owners find Facebook to be the best social media platform to connect with their customers.
5W PR
DECEMBER 26, 2019
A study by Boston-based ecommerce company Databox shows what some marketers see as changes they’ll be implementing in 2020 to heighten their company’s visibility and revenue – and crucially to stay ahead of the competition. . SEO RANKING. COMMUNITY BUILDING.
Stephen Waddington
DECEMBER 30, 2019
He published a paper called PR 2020 on behalf of the CIPR in 2011 that examined the future of PR. The PR 2020 project was based on interviews with PR practitioners throughout the UK and the outlook for the forthcoming decade. They are all issues that will occupy us all in 2020. Here are the headlines. Issues in practice 1.
PRSay
JANUARY 9, 2020
When we began this decade, many local newspapers had at least 10 more pages of non-syndicated content than they do today. While I wish there was a perfect crystal ball, the best we can do are our own professional insights — and here are some trends that we foresee being worth watching in 2020 and beyond: User- g enerated content.
5W PR
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Successful adaptation requires research into local customs, business practices, and communication preferences. In Japan, they focus on technical excellence and precision in their messaging, while in the Middle East, they emphasize long-term partnership commitments and local economic benefits.
PRSay
JULY 1, 2022
million in 2020, according to Pew Research Center. About 2,200 local print newspapers have closed since 2005, cutting the number of newspaper journalists by more than half between 2008 and 2020. Daily newspaper circulation in the United States has fallen from its height of 61.8 million in 1974 to 24.3
5W PR
APRIL 5, 2025
A 2020 Edelman Trust Barometer study shows that 81% of consumers say brand trust is a deciding factor in their purchasing decisions. The first 24 hours are critical in establishing control over the narrative. Lack of Transparency Attempting to hide information or downplay serious issues often backfires.
Agility PR Solutions
OCTOBER 29, 2020
One of the oldest forms of advertisement and self-promotion comes in the form of politics, with politicians looking to advance their careers with the use of marketing firms that promise to expand their visibility in their local community. The post How to reach and persuade voters in 2020 and beyond appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.
Steve Barrett on PR
JANUARY 1, 2021
If 2021 is to be a better year than 2020, federal, state and local government and other institutions need to step up and do a lot better.
PRSay
FEBRUARY 21, 2020
Prior to the 2020 season, after the cheating scandal had become public, Astros owner Jim Crane fired the team’s general manager and manager — the first step toward proper atonement and remorse. Now celebrating its 30 th year, Solomon Turner PR works with clients on a national and local basis helping businesses maximize their brand impact.
PRSay
APRIL 5, 2021
companies, hosted by The Conference Board ESG Center in the wake of the 2020 U.S. Coordination with respect to lobbying is particularly important as new state and local regulations are forcing more and faster disclosures about lobbying activities. Enhance governance and reassess the company’s role in the political arena.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JANUARY 22, 2020
When Spotify went hyperlocal last year with its debut campaign in India, it was able to reflect local culture, moods and social moments. A successful PR campaign must account for local customer insights and nuances and communicators may want to look at hyper-localization strategies. . This resulted in huge success.
PR Fuel
JUNE 5, 2020
Do you want your business to gain more publicity in your local area or online? Read on to learn all about how to send a press release and whether they’re still relevant in 2020. The post How to Send a Press Release and Why They Still Matter in 2020 appeared first on eReleases. What Is a Press Release?
The Proactive Report
JUNE 18, 2021
That depends on whether you are a local business or have clients and customers all over. Local business networking still thrives on personal connections – Join the Chamber of Commerce and other relevant groups. Alignable has local groups you can connect with. Look for local groups on MeetUp. What are some networking tips.
PRSay
JUNE 3, 2020
Letters to your local paper remain impactful. Reach out to local synagogues, churches and mosques. Please help us to execute the new 2020-2022 D&I Strategic Plan. Video and conference calls are important tools for having courageous conversations today about how things are in your hometown. Write a letter to the editor.
Stephen Waddington
MAY 9, 2020
Where lots of restaurants have simply shut down, Elder & Wolf is local restaurant in Whitley Bay that has reskinned its website and is operating home deliveries from its menu via WhatsApp. It has published a stunning montage of words and images telling the story of the local region and its people. The Emus fought back.
5W PR
OCTOBER 14, 2019
A couple of decades ago, media relations meant keeping in touch on a regular basis with the assignment editor of the local TV station and the city editor of the newspaper. In addition to maintaining healthy relationships with the local newspapers and TV stations, it also means opening up and nurturing rapport on so many other fronts.
The Proactive Report
JUNE 17, 2020
Facebook and other social media groups are now used on average by around a third (31%) for local news and information. This information might give you a reason to rethink your 2020 PR strategy. The use of online and social media substantially increased in most countries. Spotify is the place to be with your podcast. . 626 676 6419.
Communications Conversations
JANUARY 7, 2020
Now, on to 2020! But, I’d love the chance to sit down and chat with her in 2020 (specifically to talk podcasting!). And, another local social media lead I feel like I should know better! Looking to cross paths with her in 2020. Here’s my list of folks I’m hoping to have coffee with in the New Year.
Stephen Waddington
MAY 19, 2020
Our local BBC news programme and even the national idents are based on clips from social media. Digital led creative, rooted in an audience insight, will cut through noisy channels. Original content is in short supply because so much creation and production has been stopped since lockdown.
Communications Conversations
APRIL 17, 2020
Steak-umm (@steak_umm) April 7, 2020. Nice to see a local company doing that here in Minnesota. (good) data is carefully measured and collected information based on a range of subject-dependent factors, including, but not limited to, controlled variables, meta-analysis, and randomization. But, I didn’t want to have a list of one!
PRSay
AUGUST 16, 2022
During the client’s inaugural 5K in 2020, about 60 participants ran, walked, or biked, donating $1,500 to Second Harvest Food Bank. Inspired by the outcome of the initial virtual 5K, I volunteered with community members to launch the #WeAreWeston 5K in support of our local food bank. Our neighbors collectively donated $2,000.
NewsWhip
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
“Gone are the days of your local football team only being a community that lives within a certain town or certain postcode,” explains Jon Birchall, LADbible’s Director of Editorial Strategy. This was the question facing LADbible Group as they looked to build on their position as the world’s largest social publisher.
Stephen Waddington
APRIL 14, 2020
Local and national newsprint impacted The crisis is indiscriminate in its impact on local and national media. According to the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, local media is down by 50% and national media by 30%. There are similar stories unfolding at local newspaper companies JPI Media and Newsquest.
Sword and the Script
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The year 2020 has been many things including a warp in the time-space continuum. SocialChorus claims “50% year-over-year growth in both 2018 and 2019” and that growth “has accelerated in 2020.” Isentia , the largest provider in the Asia-Pacific region, reported revenue for fiscal 2020 was ~$78.3 Or thereabouts.
Stephen Waddington
JUNE 25, 2020
The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2020 is a challenging read. Local news is most valued but is on life support. But in both these countries a significant minority are now taking out more than one subscription, often adding a local or specialist publication. The future of news is complicated. There are no easy answers.
PRSay
AUGUST 13, 2020
Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, where I now live, and contributed my professional skills to local chapters of Indivisible and Black Lives Matter. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University in the fall of 2020. Full disclosure: I’m an activist for social and racial justice. Margaret Ritsch, Ed.D.,
Stephen Waddington
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
There was a week in January 2020 when the leaders of every organisation assembled a cross-functional team to get to grips with the looming threat of COVID-19. More than three-quarters say that perceptions of public relations as a strategic business driver have changed during 2020.
Stephen Waddington
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Birmingham is back under local restrictions. What’s on your to do list for the remainder of 2020? Founder Amanda Lowe arrived at our first meeting straight from a boxing workout. I knew we were going to get along. We caught up over Zoom to talk about plans for the rest of the year. How was your lockdown? It’s not over.
Buzzstream
APRIL 1, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was formally enacted on March 29, 2020. According to SBA, lenders will begin processing loans as soon as April 3, 2020. . You should consult with your local lender as to whether it is participating in the program. When can I receive funds? How can I apply?
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