Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 12, 2017

We’re kicking off #PRStudChat in 2017, and you won’t want to miss a Twitter chat focused on the nuances of media relations and lessons learned from the field. On Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 8:30 p.m. ET , the monthly #PRStudChat Twitter Chat Community will gather to discuss how students and PR professionals can build better relationships with the media, from new ways to pitch to dealing with quick media cycles, journalist pressures and building trust by managing expectations and being reli

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JANUARY 4, 2017

Public relations is undoubtedly an art, a careful craft that requires both finesse and creativity. But along with the art comes science: the systematic knowledge gained through observation and experimentation. Without this, we miss important opportunities to tell compelling stories, impact audiences more effectively, and ultimately prove the value of PR to C-suite executives.

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Cision

JANUARY 5, 2017

While we typically like to plan for the following year in the fourth quarter, how many of you actually got it done? Did you, like me, spend the holidays thinking about what you’d like to accomplish in 2017? Sometimes, despite our very best efforts to write down our goals, we tend to skip over creating a documented PR content strategy. This is a significant missed opportunity.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 9, 2017

If part of your public relations planning this year features a thought leadership initiative including speaking engagements and awards for clients, there were some lessons to be learned from last night’s Golden Globes celebration of all things TV and movies. Despite what you hear, it’s not all party, party, party. Take a look at these examples for some interesting takeaways that can help make your execs shine at their next industry gathering or press event.

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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.

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Ronn Torossian

JANUARY 11, 2017

Recently, the National Football League announced plans to return hundreds of thousands of dollars received from the United States military for putting on performances and other considerations at NFL games. According to the report, the NFL will be giving back more than $700,000 of taxpayers’ money paid to various teams for military tributes sponsored by various branches of the service as recruiting tools.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JANUARY 30, 2017

A Guest Post By Shonali Burke, Social PR Strategist, Teacher and Trainer. As you read this, I’m about three-quarters of the way through my month-long working tour of India. It’s been pretty crazy, as I’ve basically worked in two time zones since the time I got here, so you can imagine how much sleep I’ve been getting. But with all the craziness comes absolute wide-eyed wonder at just how lucky we are… that we actually live in a world where technology allows us to live and work from basically any

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JANUARY 18, 2017

As the countdown to the inauguration continues, I thought it would be fun — and hopefully a bit interesting — to have a little Government 101 refresh while simultaneously prompting you to think differently about the media world and all its various players. Let’s start with a flash back to grade school. Remember learning about […].

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Cision

JANUARY 20, 2017

Advertisers today love to one-up each other with wild, exciting content that goes to any length to attract consumer attention. But will this contest of craziness really turn once-in-a-while customers into die-hard fans? Probably not. Brands need to stop selling out for first glances and start getting back to the things that create lasting impact. A good first impression provides the initial spark, but what consumers really want to know is how your brand’s offerings help them meet their individua

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 16, 2017

Whoever said “there are only so many hours in the day” definitely doesn’t work in public relations. Our work is 24/7 and then some, when a major announcement or event is planned. So we thought it was time for a look at some new tech tools and apps to help our industry find more effective ways to save time and increase productivity.

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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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Ronn Torossian

JANUARY 24, 2017

Fewer people trust the media these days, and those that do, tend to trust them – especially the TV and internet news – a lot less than they did. Now, we could take the time to argue for or against those positions, or we could parse out the “whys” and the “hows” of all of it, but that’s not what this is about. This article is about what came out of that growing distrust, a hyper-partisan form of media, mostly on the web, that … READ MORE ».

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Business Wire

JANUARY 19, 2017

Newswires have a long tradition of fulfilling an industry need for the dissemination of market moving information to a wide range of news organizations and other stakeholders. Trends and technical advancements have influenced how news is both distributed and consumed. The stability, credibility and widespread usage of newswire distribution networks are a primary reason why communications professionals view them as the backbone of the news dissemination process.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 18, 2017

One important aspect of your organization’s successful crisis management, is being able to reach out to, and communicate with, all impacted and relevant stakeholders, in a timely and efficient fashion. While you’ll most certainly leverage the digital landscape in some capacity to communicate your main messages – whether it’s via your corporate website, social media, etc. – we can’t overlook the importance of one-on-one, more personable communications that aim

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JANUARY 11, 2017

Last week, PR and communications professionals listened closely as Medium CEO Ev Williams announced the publishing platform’s new focus and the downsizing of its New York and Washington D.C. teams. In the piece, Williams validated Medium’s mission to “promote intelligent viewpoints and new ideas no matter who they’re from” while, at the same time, recognizing […].

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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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Cision

JANUARY 27, 2017

LinkedIn recently announced significant changes to its desktop and its search functions. Perhaps a little counterintuitive to the “mobile first” ethos, the new LinkedIn desktop looks great and has some cool features that will appeal to communications and marketing professionals on the platform. LinkedIn says that these changes are scheduled to roll out to all users “in the coming weeks.” In preparation, I’d like to highlight five of the significant changes and demon

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 24, 2017

In running high-profile consumer and B2B public relations campaigns over the years, we’ve learned some important tricks for making surveys work harder. As any good PR person knows, a well-designed survey can help increase earned media exposure and sharing of branded content. But a survey is an investment, and outcomes can be unpredictable. Here are some tips you may want to incorporate when drafting your next survey.

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Ronn Torossian

JANUARY 18, 2017

Any time a pro sports franchise up and moves to another market, it leaves fans fuming. Remember the Colts slipping away from Baltimore to move to Indianapolis in the “dark of the night?” Or when the Cleveland Browns went to Baltimore and left their loyal Dog Pound back in Cleveland feeling totally betrayed? What about when the Brooklyn Dodgers jumped from coast to coast to live large in Los Angeles, or when the Seattle Supersonics devastated basketball fans in the Pacific Northwest by moving 

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Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 19, 2017

I enjoyed the NY Enterprise Tech Meetup last week. In addition to two great demos, the event featured a panel that discussed UI design. It is a topic that intrigues me. Fusion PR has represented a number of providers of tech that improve user experience. It’s always great to do a reality check and hear about a market segment first-hand, from those who work in the field.

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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.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 25, 2017

When crisis strikes, you have mere moments to begin to gain (a semblance of) control over the narrative of the story. But what if, in those mere moments, your key stakeholders gave you the advantage of having the benefit of the doubt? Wouldn’t that be an ideal opportunity to help you reach the hearts and minds of those who matter most to your company?

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JANUARY 25, 2017

The thing about PR reporting is that it’s really fun when you have positive results to share and the opposite when you don’t. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Even when a campaign doesn’t work out the way you’d hoped it would, valuable learnings always lie between the lines. That’s why this week, we’re sharing […].

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Cision

JANUARY 13, 2017

Phil Andrews is the current President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, the Past President of the 100 Black Men of Long Island, and was recently named the President of the Black Public Relations Society – New York. Phil has a long list of credentials and experiences, and as the founder of P.A. Public Relations Company, Phil has served as the Public Relations Director for a myriad of companies, community initiatives and professional organizations.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 3, 2017

If you spent New Year’s Day on an early flight to Las Vegas, odds are you’re part of a public relations team headed for CES, the mecca of consumer electronics and tech trade shows. Your main objective? Draw attention to your client’s company via new product or acquisition announcement, stunt or other media grabber. No matter if you’re a veteran or a virgin, here are some tips to ensure you get at least some of the 7,000+ attending journalists to pay attention to your clie

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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.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 6, 2017

Every PR or communications pro should know how to use the easy design tools available now. 80%+ of editors and publishers want good visuals with their news content. Data visualization is hot right now and the media loves infographics. So does the public. this video tutorial will walk you through the basic steps of using Canva to make an infographic.

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Flack's Revenge

JANUARY 11, 2017

Over the years I’ve learned to accept that most people simply don’t understand my chosen profession, public relations. Some think it is just about media relations, which can be irritating (see my post about PR’s PR Problem ). Working with journalists is only one aspect of the field (in this post , I list others). Many succeed in PR without ever doing so – and those that just focus on media seem increasingly old school.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 16, 2017

Every year, we see organizations face crises of mass destruction. Think of Wells Fargo , Whole Foods Market , Samsung … and those are just a few of the catastrophic crises we watched unravel in 2016 alone. And 2017 will be no different. So, in order to help you get a head-start on your crisis preparedness for the upcoming year, in this week’s #crisisready video , I discuss three important trends that risk impacting your organization’s crisis management.

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PRSay

JANUARY 19, 2017

My email inbox is a testament to the fact that many PR professionals are equating busy-ness (a.k.a. the number of pitches they send out) with working hard at their jobs. If only it were that simple! Here’s the thing—most of the pitches I receive for Spin Sucks are ice cold. They’re from someone I don’t know, and whom I haven’t seen interacting with our community.

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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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Cision

JANUARY 11, 2017

According to research from the Content Marketing Institute , 70 percent of B2B marketers plan to create more content in 2017 compared to 2016. However, the same study revealed that only a measly 17 percent of content marketers report their content marketing efforts as much more successful. Creating more content is usually always a good thing, but successful content marketers know that it takes more than just creating more content to get results.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2017

Recently an editor acquaintance of mine told a public relations seminar that she didn’t care how PR pros pitched her as long as they didn’t waste her time. OK, seems simple enough. Yet getting your approach just right can still be daunting, so we thought it a good time to revisit the rules for successful story pitching. Keep your pitch under 200 words.

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The Proactive Report

JANUARY 21, 2017

Media Relations is a core part of PR and can be one of the trickiest. A colleague of mine is a master of TV placements, both local and national. She gets calls from big agencies all the time because their teams can’t book segments like she can. What’s the secret? Well, a large part her success is relationships. It is, after all, called Media Relations.

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