November, 2019

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Crisis management—navigating the new frontier of corporate cybersecurity

Agility PR Solutions

The world of crisis management has changed dramatically, and continues to swiftly shift as what constitutes a crisis and how organizations respond both continue to evolve. From Target to Equifax to Capital One, high-profile hacks of the last few years have certainly made headlines. As technology advances, so too do the methods of cyber criminals […].

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Why brand authenticity matters in 2019

NewsWhip

A key focus at the Holmes Report’s #PRovoke19 conference this year was a word we’ve all heard before: authenticity. But what does it mean for a brand to be authentic in 2019? How can a company earn the right to speak out on certain issues or instill them as core values heading into 2020? Brands today are under scrutiny from their consumers more than ever before.

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What PR Stands to Gain from Content Marketing

Business Wire

The public relations industry has always been a text-based business.

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How to make SEO a productive part of your PR strategy

Agility PR Solutions

So you have a business, and you want to get more customers using your services or buying your products. You’ll want to use your marketing budget to promote your brand and get more people seeing it—meaning that these potential customers may actually become your new clients. How do you do that, though? You may be […]. The post How to make SEO a productive part of your PR strategy appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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The Upside of Leaked Internal Communications: 2024 Mini Benchmark Report

Leaked internal communications can be strategically valuable assets rather than just risks to manage. When used proactively, these leaks can highlight leadership and innovation—qualities that resonate in today’s media. By approaching internal comms with a dual-purpose approach, companies shift from mere risk avoidance to leveraging these moments as credible public messages around strategy.

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What’s The #1 Priority Of B2b Marketers?

Ronn Torossian

According to Content Marketing Institute’s recent research, it’s lead generation. A whopping 85% of respondents said so with only 41% reported feeling confident generating leads. Having no leads is like picking up a fishing pole to go fishing with no idea where the fish are nor what kind of bait to use. RX Of Lead […]. The post What’s The #1 Priority Of B2b Marketers?

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[Case Study] Lucidworks’ Clear Choice: Onclusive for PR Analytics

Onclusive

Lucidworks is a fast-growing company, working on creating a global brand and increasing category awareness for their platform that enables enterprises to connect users with the data that they need to make decisions. Unfortunately, Lucidworks’ marketing department struggled to get actionable information about its own PR efforts. Lucidworks needed a trustworthy analytics to quantify the value of PR and justify further investment.

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FEEL First Test Launches to Evaluate Levels of Fear, Empathy, Ethics & Love in Communication

Deirdre Breakenridge

It’s official … the FEEL First Test is online and ready for you to evaluate how much you FEEL (face Fear s, engage with Empathy , use Ethics and good judgment and unleash your Love ) in your communication. I’ve been asked, “Why the launch of the FEEL Model and the FEEL First Test and what will you learn from the data?” The answer is simple … to help business professionals understand the major components that build trust in communication and to move from connections and simple transac

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'Tis the Season for Holiday News: Tips for Increasing Interest in Your Holiday News Release

Business Wire

The hustle and bustle of the holidays are here! As you are making your list and checking it twice, make sure that the reporters you need to reach are on that list. While kids may want a new video game console and friends and family have their eyes on that latest smartphone, reporters around the globe are hoping this season brings them a good holiday story.

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Tips to Boost Newsletter Engagement and Reader Loyalty

Cision

With the right newsletter, a publication can build a loyal reader base, increase engagement, and boost traffic to its website.

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The Importance of Personalizing Your Press Release for Journalists

Journalists receive an overwhelming number of press releases daily, making it hard for your news to stand out. While some news is valuable, most is not.

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 Marketable Skills Job Applicants Should Focus On

Ronn Torossian

The job market is competitive, and one big difference between the modern workplace and that of decades past is that the competition now comes on both sides of the hiring table. Not only are the top qualified candidates vying for the top jobs, but the best companies are also competing with one another to attract […]. The post Marketable Skills Job Applicants Should Focus On appeared first on.

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How to Overcome Startup PR Challenges

Flack's Revenge

Pixabay. Some may assume that those who work in technology PR have similar gigs – but the assignments can vary substantially. First, almost every company is a tech company today, right? So just adding “technology” to PR does not shed much light. Job requirements for those pitching consumer tech products may be more like general CPG.

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[Case Study] Onclusive is Yext’s Answer for PR Analytics

Onclusive

Quantifying the effects of PR is difficult enough for any business, but Yext presents a unique challenge in that the company serves customers in virtually every industry across numerous geographies. Yext’s communications team was looking for a better way to understand the full effect of its efforts in a way that would meaningfully inform their communications strategy, and allow them to better quantify the effectiveness of their communications and report press coverage metrics.

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Effectively Engage and Build Your Community Through Podcasting

Deirdre Breakenridge

A Guest Post by Christy Maguire, Graduate Student at American University, PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner. Podcasting is the quickest growing communications medium, and it seems like everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. Research shows that there are more than 750 million podcasts and that 22% of Americans over age 12 have listened to a podcast in the past week.

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Do's and Don'ts: How to Pitch Your Press Release to Journalists

Speaker: Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, Author, Speaker

Yes - press releases are still relevant in the world of public relations! 🎯 Ever wondered how to write a compelling press release, or what are current best practices for pitching your news to earn media coverage? In this exclusive webinar with Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, we’ll cover tips and advice to help you get the most out of each piece of news you pitch!

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7 Common PR Mistakes Startups Make

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Photo by Daniel Von Appen. In general, startups make great PR clients — especially those with a story to tell. A high-growth tech company with financing behind it is in a perfect position to make the most of a public relations agency partnership. For the PR team, it’s rewarding because PR is typically a top priority, and the work is exciting.

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The Face Behind the Chat Box

Cision

How you can optimize your support value with a combination of AI and humans.

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Digital Marketing Success Takes Time: Tracking Progress for the Long Haul

Ronn Torossian

As with any other project, success in a digital marketing campaign can take some time to gain traction and show results. It’s important to exercise patience with marketing campaigns, as acting hastily can signal the wrong message to consumers. However, in order to monitor progress, a business should be willing to implement a process for […]. The post Digital Marketing Success Takes Time: Tracking Progress for the Long Haul appeared first on.

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Tone of Voice: A Copywriter’s Nightmare or a Solid Component of Visual Identification?

Prowly

When is tone of voice important and how can you use it support your brand’s communication strategy? The post Tone of Voice: A Copywriter’s Nightmare or a Solid Component of Visual Identification? appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Need to Increase Earned Media? Change When You Send Your News Release

Business Wire

Ever wonder when the best time is to send a press release?

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These 3 examples demonstrate how brand awareness impacts the bottom line

Agility PR Solutions

Generating revenue for your business requires more than a good sales team. Your marketing strategy, especially brand awareness, plays a critical role in convincing people to make a purchase. Negative brand awareness can break customer loyalty Negative brand awareness tends to push people away, even when they love the product. For example, when rumors surfaced […].

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The cold, hard truth: The PR and ad industries are still hooked on “vanity metrics”

Communications Conversations

If you spent a few minutes on social media last week, you undoubtedly heard about South Dakota’s new anti-meth ad campaign (here’s the link to one story –I share an AdWeek link below). This sparked all kinds of conversation–mostly around why the campaign was a failure. But, one side conversation that I found particularly interesting revolved around metrics.

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How Non-Profit Organizations Can Improve Their PR Efforts

Cision

Five non-profit organizations give us concrete and clever tips on how to tackle their communications strategies by making the best use of their monitoring and measurement tools.

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Adapting to the Future: The Evolving Role of Crisis Management Firms in a Rapidly Changing World

As the Internet continues to grow and change, the role of Online Crisis Management firms is evolving. This article explores how these firms are adapting to the new topography of Online Crisis Management. Through interviews with industry experts and case studies, we uncover the key strategies and tactics that are driving success in this dynamic field.

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Will You Marry Me?

Ronn Torossian

Engagement used to mean and still does mean a promise to marry. But in today’s digital world, engagement has also taken on a new meaning. To marketers, it means any type of online conversation with customers. As such, the definition of engagement in the digital world is much broader. Engagement embraces everything from social media […]. The post Will You Marry Me?

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Digital PR in 2020: How to Incorporate SEO & Content Marketing into Your PR Strategy

Prowly

For your brand messaging and PR efforts to make an impact on your audience, you need to produce high-quality content that meets specific standards to support it. The post Digital PR in 2020: How to Incorporate SEO & Content Marketing into Your PR Strategy appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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Taking PR Inspiration From the Launch of Disney+

PRSay

The streaming wars have hit their peak. On Nov. 12, Disney+ officially launched with more than 7,500 TV episodes, 500 movies and the promise of loads of content, bringing the entertainment giant to the forefront of the streaming world. Even before its official launch, the service reportedly had more than 1 million subscribers. Estimates showed that Disney+ could attract 82 million by 2024.

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Conservative Party in dodgy postal vote Google ad data capture

Stephen Waddington

The Conservative Party is running a Google Ad campaign targeting voters seeking to register to postal vote. It’s a dodgy means of data capture. Polling Day on 12 December will be a cold day with limited day light hours. Postal voting is likely to be popular. The Conservative Party postal vote Google ad appeared at the top of the page in search results today above the official Electoral Commission and Government websites for voter registration.

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Communicating During a Crisis & Navigating the Chaos

Speaker: Shawna Bruce, Director of M.D. Bruce & Associates Ltd.

Are you ready to face the unexpected? When the stakes are high and the pressure is on, there's no time to waste - you must be prepared to communicate clearly and confidently. In today's unpredictable world, mastering the art of crisis communication is a must-have skill for any public relations professional. Whether you're facing a weather disaster, a cyber attack, or a PR nightmare, knowing how to craft a clear and compelling message can mean the difference between chaos and calm, confusion and

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PR measurement: Sentiment analysis explained

The Resolution Blog

Sentiment is a crucial part of measuring Public Relations. It’s the process of understanding if a brand is being described in a positive or negative light. But what if you’re in a crisis team and most of your clips are expected to be negative? Or you’re running a youth campaign and the social posts include […]. The post PR measurement: Sentiment analysis explained appeared first on PR Resolution — by CoverageBook.

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CommsCon 2019: The Future of Comms is Almost Here!

Cision

Don't miss the future of communications at CommsCon in London on Tuesday 26 November 2019.

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4 reasons why even small businesses need PR

Agility PR Solutions

Lots of people make the mistake of assuming that public relations is something that only celebrities and big businesses need to concern themselves with. However, public relations is a service that all small businesses should consider their need for. As any business grows, its public image will become ever more important. A business whose brand […].