Onclusive

AUGUST 10, 2021

This week, we’re focusing on one of the primary functions of communications and PR—producing impactful content that resonates with your brand’s key audiences. Great content lies at the heart of everything communications does, including employee and leadership communications and PR. Elizabeth Barrett. VP Research, Gartner.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

I recently spent a year interviewing senior public relations professionals in 31 countries about best practices in their cultures for my newly-published book, Pitch, Tweet, or Engage on the Street: How to Practice Global Public Relations and Strategic Communication. Make friends with local influencers. Invest in relationships.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In an interview for this article, Keyris Manzanares, a multimedia reporter at Virginia Public Media, said she often receives email pitches from PR people. As a reporter, when you need to interview a county official for a story, a media relations pro can help point you to that person, Manzanares said. “I photo credit: shock

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Bianchi Biz Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Owen Cullen, Managing Director at Cullen Communications We are pleased to share the next post in a series of in-depth profiles of key international markets written by one of our PRGN partners. Key expertise of Cullen Communications Founded in 1985, Cullen Communications is one of Ireland’s longest-established PR agencies.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 20, 2020

Those of us in PR naturally have the obvious social media and communications apps like Twitter, LinkedIn and Slack, but what are some others that help us stay connected and productive? Once ‘matched’ a chat will open and you can work together to set up that interview. This one bears repeating because it’s a PR person’s best friend.

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Cision

JUNE 23, 2016

In this interview, Connie discusses how the way audiences consume news is changing, why spending time on message development is important and why a dedicated support network is valuable. I am excited about being part of an evolving industry where local influence is growing in importance. and in local communities.

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Onclusive

APRIL 12, 2018

She joined UL in 2015 and is responsible for brand and marketing strategy, communications, public relations and crisis management, corporate social responsibility, events, customer experience, digital marketing and social media, as well as the marketing organization at large. This blogpost was co-authored by Heidi Sullivan.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

As PR professionals, it’s our job to help executives communicate their ideas, plans and priorities in their own voices. But even the most gifted communicators can’t possibly create all the content demanded today. In this low-trust environment, communication from the C-suite must be authentic. Research and ask questions.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 21, 2017

This is where some targeted media training right before interviews is highly recommended. We also commend brands who prepped tips for watching and photographing, and experts giving smart interviews on the subject. These kind of interviews are often “gateway PR” to a profile or other more prominent piece down the road.

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Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Networking Meetups: Smaller, local events that bring together professionals from various fields can be particularly useful for building casual, organic relationships within your community. RemotePRJobs : RemotePRJobs is a specialized online platform tailored for PR and Communication professionals seeking remote opportunities.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Schedule informational interviews and job shadows, attend internship info sessions and participate in free networking events. Businesses of all types hire interns for strategic communications, social media and public relations. Look for internships on campus or with local small businesses, boutique firms and nonprofits.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

It dates back to the days when authors would travel from city to city to promote a new book in a blitz of media interviews, or when celebrities push a film to 20 cities in an afternoon of local TV chats via satellite. Be discreet when arranging interviews with publications that compete with one another to avoid awkward moments.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

Some PR professionals integrate their communications skills with specific vertical industries, pursuing jobs that focus on relevant sector subject areas. While communications may be your forte, with strengths such as writing, creativity, organization and research, your passion might be for something else altogether.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Special and mid-term elections at the local level, like last week’s contests in Virginia and New Jersey offer more relevant lessons for PRs. PR lessons from local and regional elections. Communicate early and often. Plan to communicate in a variety of ways.

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5W PR

JANUARY 22, 2025

The most successful organizations now combine traditional crisis communication principles with digital-first approaches, monitoring conversations across platforms and responding with carefully crafted messages that resonate with multiple stakeholder groups. Start by acknowledging the issue and sharing what you know.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 13, 2020

The GCS COVID-19 Communications Industry Report tells the story of a profession demonstrating agility, innovation and resilience. I’ve had the unique position of recording the huge changes in how private and public sector organisations in the UK have communicated during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Wadds Inc.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

At the intersection of politics, business, communications, and culture, author Dr Stuart Thomsons latest book explores the changing nature and implications of activism for the corporate world. The chapter on communities is important reading for anyone involved in community engagement or consultation at a local level.

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Presspage

JANUARY 21, 2025

Pro Tip: Presspage makes it easy to target the right audience with our media database of millions of GDPR-compliant journalist profiles, advanced filters, and hyper-local distribution. A well-structured press release is the foundation of effective communication. What is the structure of a good press release?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In this next blog post in the series, Stéphane Billiet of We change, describes the business and communications environment in Paris and France and offers advice on navigating his home market. Do not copy-paste the global comms strategy: The media will not pick up info that is not local-relevant. Be patient. That always helps, right?

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 17, 2020

Those who went quiet and were going through the crisis communications playbook when it came to content on social channels. General Mills is using Zoom to interview execs on key COVID-related topics. Nice to see a local company doing that here in Minnesota. It’s been fascinating to watch. Very transparent. Very honest.

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Cision

JUNE 21, 2016

There’s a backstory that communicates how a company or product came to be, and there’s often a mission, vision or purpose statement attached to that brand. Are you effectively communicating all of these in your online presence and real-world interactions on a daily basis? Figure out how to best communicate your story at any time.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

But, what if the logical media spokesperson is the founder, and the founder can’t communicate? One team I was on spent days messaging, rehearsing, and scripting a client company founder, only to see one bungled interview after another. The post The Best PR Agency Horror Stories appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 31, 2022

But, what if the logical media spokesperson is the founder, and the founder can’t communicate? One team I was on spent days messaging, rehearsing, and scripting a client company founder, only to see one bungled interview after another. The post The Best PR Agency Horror Stories appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2017

Pitching is an integral part of the PR process and communicators are always looking for ways to build meaningful media relationships for themselves and their clients. It’s important that communicators meet the needs of both their clients, who are looking for coverage, and those in the media who want to receive the right kind of content.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 3, 2014

Social media and the online landscape provide unique communication opportunities for individuals and organizations. Making communications between your organization and its stakeholders more personal and memorable is so important – for marketing, brand awareness and crisis preparedness. Ah, what an awesome and important question!

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2014

The following is a summary of the interview; you can request a full copy by visiting this link. Is it appropriate to communicate with most reporters in Mandarin? A press conference is considered a good way to get connected with local media outlets, especially for new companies. vs. China, and shed light on effective tactics.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Did you feel like you had more or less communication with your new employer during the search process? Once I submitted my resume and started the interview process with DKY, the hiring team did a great job communicating expectations, next steps and keeping me informed of their anticipated timeline. Give it a shot.

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Cision

MARCH 17, 2017

Crosby Noricks is the founder and director of PR Couture , the leading source for fashion and lifestyle communicators and the author of Ready to Launch: The PR Couture Guide to Breaking into Fashion PR. I discovered public relations while pursuing my master’s degree in Communication (spurred by my undergrad focus in Media Studies).

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The Hoyt Organization

JUNE 5, 2024

Given this fact, how can you effectively communicate your message in a mental health advocacy campaign? You need innovative communication strategies to reach the masses and leave a lasting impact. Proper communication skills can help you articulate your message, engage audiences, and inspire positive change.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Recently, a client who met with staff in a remote office heard about a first-of-its-kind study being conducted by the local team in collaboration with a nearby university. This led to a story pitch unlike anything the client had done before, ultimately resulting in interest from the major paper in the community.

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PRSay

MARCH 23, 2018

As a corporate communicator who, like others, nervously and helplessly watched the water rise, I learned about the parallels that can be drawn between the historic flood and how companies respond to their own crises. When my family undertook major renovations on our house in 2014, we began by interviewing several contractors.

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Onclusive

JUNE 7, 2017

If you own a local clothing store, listen to your customers: What do they want more of? This week, we’re taking a look back at our most popular journalist interviews to remind our own loyal following of what the customer wants: facts, data, and highly relevant, niche stories. What inventory do they overlook?

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Marketers and communicators are now competing for consumer attention amid Facebook posts, Buzzfeed memes, blog posts, articles, texts and more. Shashi Bellamkonda, CMO, Surefire Local. Communicators and marketers are increasingly focused on content marketing and thought leadership and the ways to distribute and amplify that content.

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Landis PR

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A recommended approach that tackles our new realities can be summarized in seven simple steps and tactics: Be empathetic: PR pros can no longer put together a communications plan considering only what companies want to communicate but also what the public wants to hear. Why not use this to our advantage in communications plans?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 26, 2016

With 68 percent of users saying they engage with brands on Instagram, big brands, small businesses, and influencers alike have embraced the social media platform, producing content that professional communicators can learn much from. The post 5 PR Lessons From Our Favorite Instagrammers appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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PRSay

AUGUST 19, 2021

Each week, PRsay will interview one of the nominees for the 2022 PRSA Board of Directors. Current job title : Professor and Chair of The Department of Strategic Communication in the School of Global Journalism & Communication at Morgan State University. Name: David Marshall, Ph.D., Location : Baltimore.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

We reinforce to stakeholders that our organizations believe Black Lives Matter and they should be represented and included in our workplaces and communities. Placing stories in the media using connections to cultural or health celebrations or observances is a commonly used strategy by communicators. Then, March 1 arrives.

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