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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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He fired me and Launched my Career in Tech PR

Flack's Revenge

People sometimes wonder how I started out in engineering and wound up in PR. Something that happened recently really made an impression and brought my career journey full circle, 35 years later. Read on to learn more, and I hope you enjoy the story! Geeking out with Audio. I was walking the NAB show aisles at the Javits Center in NYC a few weeks ago, taking in the exhibits and scouting new business when I decided to check out the neighboring AES (audio engineering society) show.

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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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FedEx Response To Tax Story Is A PR Fail

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Image by jasonsisk licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. FedEx CEO Fred Smith’s overheated response to a New York Times story about its tax bill – or lack of it – offers a PR master class in how not to react to an investigative piece. The NYT story packs a punch. By taking advantage of the 2017 tax legislation that cuts corporate rates from 35 to 21 percent, FedEx managed to reduce its tax bill from $1.5 billion that year to exactly zero in 2018.

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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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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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How Companies can Improve Veteran Relations, from a Veteran

Cision

Businesses have to make a conscious effort to include veterans in their diversity initiatives. Here are five tips on how to do just that, from a veteran.

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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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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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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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Life In The Fast Lane

Ronn Torossian

When the Eagles recorded the song, “Life in the Fast Lane,” back in 1976, boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) had lived through a lot. They were witnesses to race riots, the Vietnam war protests, the man on the moon, the assassinations of JFK, MLK, and RFK, and the civil rights movement. In addition to […]. The post Life In The Fast Lane appeared first on.

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PR Tips On Being A Quotable Media Resource

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Photo by CoWomen from Pexels. To promote professional expertise and build visibility, it helps to be a media resource – that’s what keeps PR agencies in business. It’s also why it hurts when, after investing in researching and shaping a potential story, an interview doesn’t make its way past the initial phone call. How can subject-matter experts maximize their chances of success?

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Rock the Status Quo

About Brandon Kristy Hey there, I'm Brandon Kristy, self employed, adventure loving, life living, freedom seeker who is living life on his own terms. After working a soul sucking 9-5 I knew there had to be a better way. I found the right mentors, listened to the right people and dedicated my life to living freely the way I want I too. Allowing me to travel to Disney world whenever, have more free time to do the things I love and more importantly I'm making it my mission to help others learn the

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2019 Global Comms Report: The Path to Progress

Cision

For the third straight year, Cision partnered with PRWeek to survey more than 500 senior-level PR and marketing professionals in seven countries. Here's what we found.

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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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Get Famous Friday: When to Post on Twitter

PR for Anyone

Hi everybody. It’s Christina Daves with this week’s Get Famous Friday PR Tip. Today I want to talk about when the best time to post on Twitter is. Media, social media, is a big part of the whole media picture so I want to make sure that when you are posting on social media you’re […].

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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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