Ronn Torossian
JULY 15, 2020
Embargos introduce benefits and challenges in today’s public relations space. With PR embargoes, PR professionals can time key announcements to take control of a narrative and provide reporters with adequate time to prepare comprehensive stories about a subject. At the same time, PR embargos are challenging to implement. Journalists feel obligated to publish a story […].
The Resolution Blog
JULY 22, 2020
“Are these numbers good? Or bad? Give me a clue!” “Why is that number so big? I don’t understand it. Or believe it.” “Should we be doing more or less of this?” A little glimpse into the mind of whoever you’ve sent your last coverage report too…. I’ve been thinking a lot about how we […]. The post 20 Pieces of Coverage. So What?! A beginners guide to giving some context to your numbers. appeared first on PR Resolution — by CoverageBook.
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Cision
JULY 23, 2020
As PR and comms professionals, what should we help brands measure? Which metrics matter?
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JULY 30, 2020
Tech PR offers constant opportunities for jumping on news and trends. And, yes, PR people in general are always “on,” because we’re subconsciously or overtly thinking of ways to bring clients into the conversation or use news to generate coverage. But tech PR takes things to a different level because of its constant innovation and dominance of the news.
Speaker: Barbara Nonas, Award-Winning PR Strategist & Communications Leader
Have you ever sent out 100 pitches, waited eagerly for responses to pour in, but instead… crickets? You're not alone - journalists respond to just 3.43% of pitches, and a staggering 73% say less than a quarter of the pitches they receive are even relevant. But here's the good news: these numbers don't have to define your results. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to break through the noise, craft personalized, thoughtful pitches, and build genuine, lasting media relationships.
Business Wire
JULY 14, 2020
Recently, on a Business Wire webinar, I spoke to Lydia Dishman , Contributing Editor, Fast Company; Jefferson Graham , Tech Columnist, USA Today; and Anna Medaris Miller , Senior Heath Reporter, Business Insider on how they want to be pitched. You can view our conversation here.
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Ronn Torossian
JULY 20, 2020
When Angela Ahrendts said, “Store windows are like landing pages on a website,” she had probably already left her post as CEO of Burberry to take an executive position at Apple. No doubt she gained an appreciation of both store windows and landing pages in those positions. The challenge of today’s SaaS marketers is staying […]. The post Perfect Landing Pages appeared first on.
Flack's Revenge
JULY 28, 2020
I love the band Talking Heads, and saw them for first time in college many years ago. Back then, I thought they had a cool name – but only found out that it refers to the disembodied heads of yakking newscasters when my friend and fellow concert-goer explained. Fast forward many years later, and I am afraid I am becoming a talking head on tech startup PR and branding.
Awario
JULY 6, 2020
KFC and Popeyes have long been the stars of the fast-food scene. While the two brands are fighting for customers in the U.S. and overseas, we took a look at what social media has to say about them.
Cision
JULY 1, 2020
Whether an organization opts for action or inaction on any given societal issue, corporate leaders and spokespeople should know how to communicate the choices it makes.
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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.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JULY 1, 2020
As most PR people know, reporters don’t read every pitch that lands in their inbox. A recent study found that 42% of journalists, writers and bloggers receive 11 to 100 pitches daily, and 5% receive a whopping 100 or more email pitches every day. This means that a public relations team’s challenge is to create a winning pitch that stands out. In addition to doing the proper research and targeting the right journalists, there are other ways to draft a pitch that will actually be read: Make subjec
Onclusive
JULY 9, 2020
Join Onclusive’s 30-minute workshop led by Deidre Breakenridge & Rachel Beauvais who will demonstrate various uses cases and best practices for leveraging technology to understand trends in the media. In This Webinar You’ll Learn: How trending topics should inform your overall communications strategy Using social media signals to detect which topics are gaining traction Analyzing sentiment to determine which trends to embrace Translating topic insights into story development and pitch
Business Wire
JULY 7, 2020
One recurring question we receive is whether news releases are useful in search engine visibility and link building strategies. The short answer is yes – and no.
Steve Barrett on PR
JULY 6, 2020
Damon Jones is No. 1 as 21 communicators make their first appearance.
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.
Prowly
JULY 29, 2020
Financial services brands spent over $15 billion in advertising in 2019, up 18.8% year-on-year. A large percentage of this amount goes to media coverage that includes finding and working with journalists and reporters. Whether you run a big financial organization or a fintech startup, you will need a solid finance press list to get your […]. The post Top Finance Journalists to Cover Your Story – The 2020 List appeared first on Prowly Magazine.
Cision
JULY 8, 2020
Our best advice for building better content across the board.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JULY 10, 2020
PR agencies must stay up to date on current events and industry news. Most PR specialists will have an active Twitter and several news sites open as they work to check for news opportunities. While our main goal in PR is staying informed about various industries, from ad tech to zythology , we also need to be plugged into comms and PR. Nearly 20 million people listen to podcasts on a daily basis, and there are some great ones that cover PR news and trends.
Onclusive
JULY 27, 2020
Onclusive has long been the premier provider of PR analytics. Today, we’re excited to announce the availability of an expanded product suite that makes premium media monitoring available to all types of organizations. Organizations can now use Onclusive Essentials and Pro ’s instant, AI-driven insights to craft communications strategies and measure their performance.
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!
Business Wire
JULY 30, 2020
If Public Relations teams are responsible for sharing and amplifying the company’s messaging, why are so many using marketing assets to supplement their outreach? The time has come for PR communicators to start creating their own visual content that appeals specifically to reporters and readers.
PRSay
JULY 23, 2020
In recent months, the Logos Institute for Crisis Management & Executive Leadership team has studied institutional responses to COVID-19. From this, we have created 12 best practices for crisis management: Begin all communication, whether written or verbal, with a statement of values, beliefs, intent or motivation. Don’t dive directly into the facts.
The Resolution Blog
JULY 9, 2020
Recent events, social movements, politics, oh and a global pandemic have changed a few things in 2020. So it’s no surprise that the PR industry is assessing how the public have adjusted and are reviewing what matters when measuring communications. Yesterday, the Association of Measurement and Evaluation of Communications (AMEC) hosted a virtual global summit. […].
Cision
JULY 30, 2020
We dove into the data to show PR and comms pros the stats that can help them do their jobs better, including best times and days to distribute a press release, and more.
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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.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JULY 14, 2020
With news cycles changing moment to moment, the savvy use of simple technology tools by PR professionals has never been more important. But with many services available and tech evolving rapidly, picking the right software can help boost strategic communications for a brand. Below are a few tools every PR pro should master to maximize efficiency and score points with internal or external clients.
Ishmael's Corner
JULY 27, 2020
The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. “You know, we have other interests. We don’t all go home and talk to our families about cloud storage all weekend — well, not all of us anyway.” Bryan Glick, Editor-in-Chief, Computer Weekly In this latest episode of “The Story is Always There,” Computer Weekly’s editor-in-chief Bryan Glick drops some gems, including.more.
Prowly
JULY 22, 2020
Press releases are similar, yet different. Getting the small nuances right may be crucial to having a successful international press release. Enterie – a network of international PR agencies – has asked their partner agencies how sending a press release looks like in their country, and present their answers in this article. A good press […].
PRSay
JULY 27, 2020
As employees look for answers during the COVID-19 crisis, they need simple, straightforward language. For communicators, that means eliminating hype, jargon, buzzwords and corporate-speak. Employees have never liked corporate-speak, of course. In their 2005 book, “Why Business People Speak Like Idiots,” authors Brian Fugere, Chelsea Hardaway and Jon Warshawsky wrote that employees perceive jargon, hype and buzzwords as packaged and inauthentic.
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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.
Ronn Torossian
JULY 28, 2020
After Elvis Presley was discharged from the Army, he decided to make movies instead of recording songs since he already had a stockpile of recordings that were being released. He made movies for seven years before deciding on a “live” tour comeback. Once on the road again, Elvis sported a ring and necklace with the […]. The post TCB: Taking Care of Business appeared first on.
Cision
JULY 15, 2020
Listening to more podcasts lately? We've got some recommendations to check out and add to your queue!
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JULY 6, 2020
Whether it’s a 40 Under 40 list for top executives or a trade case history honor, industry awards generate great PR for organizations and their employees. Earning an industry award can position a company as a leading employer, an innovative partner, or the maker of an outstanding product. Yet crafting a winning entry for a professional award can be daunting.
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