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ICON 2024 Recap: ABC’s Gio Benitez on Setbacks, Storytelling and the Power of ‘Yes’

PRSay

Gio Benitez, ABC News transportation correspondent and co-anchor of “Good Morning America” Saturday and Sunday, was the keynote speaker of the opening General Session at PRSA’s ICON 2024 in Anaheim, Calif., Benitez talked about how he started out and recounted watching the local Miami news as a child.

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S&T Live Recap: Local News Deserts Leave Residents Uninformed, Encourage Misinformation

PRSay

This year alone, 127 newspapers closed in the United States, an average of nearly two per week, according to Northwestern University’s Medill State of Local News Report 2024. Despite the demand for local news, news deserts “are counties with no newspaper, no digital-only news site, no ethic media, and no public radio,” Franklin said.

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Five Things PR Teams Should Know About Voice Search

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

billion by 2024. Voice searches also often have a strong local intent, such as finding nearby businesses or services. PR pros should prioritize local SEO efforts to ensure their clients’ businesses are discoverable through voice search. According to Demand Sage, there are 4.2

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Leveraging the 2024 Olympics for Media Attention: A Comprehensive Guide

PR for Anyone

The 2024 Olympics in Paris has begun, and with it comes a golden opportunity for businesses to align their stories with one of the most-watched global events. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll show you how to effectively leverage the 2024 Olympics to boost your media presence and connect with a broader audience.

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5 effective PR strategies for small businesses in 2024

Agility PR Solutions

But the reality is that this is just as much a part of being profitable whether you’re operating on a local scale or expanding internationally. With that in mind, […] The post 5 effective PR strategies for small businesses in 2024 appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Pride Month in a Year of Loathing: Allies Needed

PRSay

The state of Pride in 2024 is grim: Companies and organizations are reportedly planning to be less engaged and less vocal in celebrating and embracing Pride this year. In 2024, whither Pride? In 2024, Pride is more relevant than ever. I hope not: We all need Pride now more than ever. But the question is valid.

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Navigating the Travel Landscape: 2024 Trends and Transformations

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

As we stride through 2024 toward Spring Break and the Summer travel season, a new era of exploration and innovation is unfolding, reshaping the landscape of travel experiences and hospitality services. Enjoying the local experience: Modern travelers seek more than just an escape from routine; they crave authenticity.

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