Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Through my work in science communication at Cornell University , I learned that this couldn’t be further from the truth. Scientists are always communicating: they’re writing grant proposals, presenting at conferences, networking at workshops, and peer-reviewing content for other researchers. Know some trending hashtags.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 12, 2018

Austin, Texas, was the backdrop for PRSA’s International Conference this past week. The theme: “Communications Convergence” covered a range of topics including conflicts, creativity and client relationships. Here are 10 takeaways from this most important industry conference: 1.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JULY 13, 2022

Whether your brand is making a splash at a trade show or an executive is speaking at a conference, professional events combine direct customer contact with press opportunities. Locations and logistics at conferences and trade shows can be confusing and traveling from one point to another is often slow, so build in extra time.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 22, 2014

You are responsible for a large conference with a keynote speaker from out of town. Why not build a community to help students across the country, and even the globe, learn from the experience and perspective of industry professionals… A community where everyone can learn and grow together. Monday morning is a big board meeting.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.), and big-kahuna conferences such as SXSW give brands ample opportunity to showcase the learnings of their strongest business leaders. Social Media & Community Management. In the meantime, digital speaking events have exploded.

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PRSay

JUNE 29, 2020

“Let’s recognize the power of public relations to shape ideas and forge opinion,” said Galloway, vice president of communications for Wells Fargo Bank and chair of the PRSA 2020 International Conference. “PR

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Remote PR Jobs

JULY 19, 2024

Networking Events and Conferences Attending industry-specific networking events and conferences is a highly effective way to connect with potential clients. International Association of Business Communicators (IABC): This association provides a range of resources, conferences, and a directory of members.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 21, 2019

“There’s a real ripple effect in communications and how you tell a story,” said Acker, who moderated the crisis keynote panel on Sunday afternoon at the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego. Communities were at the center of everything we did,” she said. We also need to tell the truth so we can heal.”.

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Karen Freberg

AUGUST 9, 2020

There’s no better way to say it then simply this: Academic organizations and conferences are facing extinction. As a professor, I have been an active member and contributor at academic conferences from my times as a PhD student to a professor in the field. I say this with both sadness and urgency.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Only schedule conference calls with your clients, teams, colleagues, partners, etc., Of course, if you’re a community manager then it’s your job is to be on social media more often to help your customers and to engage people in conversations. What you can do in an email, you should do in an email. if it’s absolutely necessary.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Contributing articles, participating in webinars, and speaking at conferences can enhance the company’s profile and establish it as a trusted authority.  Organize events or workshops that bring customers together and foster a sense of community.  Seek out customer feedback through surveys, interviews, and social media monitoring. Use

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PR 20/20

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Marketing conferences have shaped my top team memories. The South by Southwest Conference & Festivals “celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries.” The only conference where marketers, sales and leadership teams get aligned on digital and ignite true business transformation.”. Social Media Week.

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5W PR

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Leveraging Social Media Social media platforms offer a powerful way to connect with a target audience and build a dedicated community. Respond to comments, questions, and feedback promptly to demonstrate the company’s commitment to its community.

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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.” Meet people where they are.

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Wadds Inc.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The World PR Forum and PRAXIS conferences in India highlighted the focus of the Global South on professional development through qualifications, continuous learning, and community to advance public relations as a profession. The scale, energy and hospitality of the Indian public relations community is incredible.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Creating dedicated event hashtags and social media walls where all attendees can share insights and reactions builds community across both attendance types. This preparation paid off for companies like Salesforce, whose 2023 Dreamforce conference smoothly delivered content to over 40,000 in-person and 110,000 virtual attendees.

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5W PR

APRIL 8, 2025

To succeed, retailers must act as destinations, offering immersive environments that foster emotional connections and community. Authenticity at Scale: Community Is Everything Authenticity remains the cornerstone of brand growth – and scaling that authenticity is both the challenge and the opportunity.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Qualifications, continuous learning and a mature community of practice that engage theory and practice are among the hallmarks of a mature profession. The public relations industry has a thriving research community but there’s limited exchange between theory and practice.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Our conference theme was “The Shake Up: Changing Times, Changing Comms.”. Shaking up communications to reflect our changing times also applied when planning the event. Led by co-chairs Candee Wolf, MA, APR, and Laura Hennen, MBA , the planning committee aimed to keep diversity and inclusion central to all conference elements.

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The Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The Conference Board predicts a 96 percent likelihood of a recession in the US within the next 12 months, based on their probability model. Build a community of loyal advocates. Use it to attract and gather a strong community of people who like and trust your brand. This isnot theitme for PR and marketing folk to pull back.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whether it’s from writing my own abstracts for conference CFPs, or ghost-writing webinar abstracts for others, I’ve drafted a lot of abstracts. Many conference organizers are mindful to not have a single vendor or company dominate a track. Was your submission aligned with the conference or track? It’s an abstract.

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Community Building Creating a sense of community can strengthen customer relationships and improve retention. Host webinars, meetups, or conferences to unite customers and foster community. Create a loyalty program with multiple tiers that offer increasing benefits as customers spend more or refer others.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 9, 2024

How do we work with local communities to understand what their needs are? How do we work with our scientists to understand what the science-community gap is and leverage that? Come to conferences like PRSA ICON. As a nonprofit association, the people that were servicing is the betterment of the entire planet.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Attending ICON 2024 can be a game-changer for PR, communications and marketing professionals at all career levels. Here’s how to maximize your conference experience: Set clear goals. Before the conference, identify your objectives. This will give you a clear starting point for post-conference action. Add due dates.

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Karen Freberg

JUNE 6, 2022

I am talking about attending an in-person conference! I was able to spend the weekend in West Virginia at the Integrate conference, one that I have been going to pretty much every year since 2010 (!!!). I need to study up on how to travel again for in person conferences. What am I talking about? This warmed my heart!

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 3, 2021

Developing the WaddsCon community WaddsCon is a high energy, fast paced and fun learning and development event. The conference format emerged from the House of Marketing, Media and PR community during the first UK lockdown. That requires qualifications, continuous learning, a robust code of conduct.

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5W PR

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the world’s largest retail conference and expo, NRF provides a comprehensive platform for networking, learning, and discovering cutting-edge technologies. Transition from an attendee to an integral part of the community, as eTail reinvents networking by infusing excitement into the experience.

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Melissa Agnes

NOVEMBER 15, 2015

Many leaders within the law enforcement community are working very hard to overcome this industry crisis and to embed a corporate culture based on trust-building and transparency within their communities. Steps law enforcement agencies can take to begin to break down silos and build trust within their communities.

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5W PR

MARCH 10, 2025

Targeting the Right Channels Different communication channels reach different audiences effectively. While Instagram and YouTube might work well for reaching parents, educational publications and conferences can better target teachers and school administrators.

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PRSay

JUNE 4, 2024

For many in the LGBTQ+ community, this feels like a year of loathing instead of a celebration of everyone’s rights being fully protected and respected. It’s about speaking out for our equality and that of every other marginalized community. In 2024, whither Pride? First, let’s remember that Pride started as a protest.

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5W PR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Actively engage in relevant industry conversations on platforms like Twitter, LinkedIn, and relevant community forums. Engage in regular, non-promotional communication with journalists. Attend industry events and conferences to network in person and build rapport with journalists. Share relevant industry news and insights.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Traditional Chinese characters are used in Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and most overseas Chinese communities, while the simplified Chinese characters are used in mainland China, Malaysia and Singapore. A press conference is considered a good way to get connected with local media outlets, especially for new companies.

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Melissa Agnes

DECEMBER 11, 2014

For example you might analyse the communication benefits of a media release versus a press conference versus a one-on-one interview and the options of newspaper versus radio versus television versus social media. In a crisis the choices become fewer rather than more as the situation develops.

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Cision

OCTOBER 20, 2016

On social media during last year’s PRSA conference, trust happened to be one of the most popular topics of conversation. Cision found more than 3,000 comments on social in reference to trust and last year’s PRSA International Conference. Trust is foundational to how we grow, both as communicators and the brands we serve.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 16, 2025

The suburban communities have a vibrant manufacturing base. Communications, media and PR market in Toronto Most large and mid-sized Canadian PR and communications firms are headquartered in Toronto. Daily Hive embraces the unique qualities that exist in a city, and reports it to produce genuine conversation among communities.

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Onclusive

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Niche industry events, role-specific conferences (catered to developers, creatives, etc.), and big-kahuna conferences such as SXSW give brands ample opportunity to showcase the learnings of their strongest business leaders. In the meantime, digital speaking events have exploded. Have we missed any responsibilities of PR?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 27, 2018

attend conventions, conferences, and trade shows each year. What we in PR like about such conferences are the opportunities to secure industry speaking gigs for executive clients. Assign a dedicated staffer to manage conference work. . Time to recalculate your conference strategy. Maximize exec speaking opportunities.

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