October, 2021

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Business Wire Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

Happy 60 th anniversary, Business Wire! We have a lot to celebrate! For 60 years: We have developed longstanding relationships both inside our organization and throughout the newswire industry, establishing ourselves as a trusted partner with companies, journalists, investment professionals, regulatory authorities, and search engines. We have held a key position at the intersection of technology and news creation, distribution, and consumption, allowing us to focus on the services and innovation

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Addressing The “Scaries” In Ad Tech

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It’s the spooky season, which to me, as director of ad tech here at Crenshaw , is the perfect time to address some of the scariest business and PR issues looming in the ad tech space today. It can be challenging to address some of the highly sensitive issues in the media, but there is usually a way to do so that benefits the company and industry at large.

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How to build a compelling business case for PR investments

Onclusive

Welcome back to our blog series about building a PR business case and securing the investment! This week, we’re walking you through the mechanics of developing a strong business case for PR. Business cases are designed to answer these four essential questions: Why are we doing this? What are the benefits? How will we do it? Who and what will we need to do it?

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Environmentally friendly marketing campaigns

Ronn Torossian

Creating an environmentally friendly marketing campaign not only makes a positive impact on the environment but also helps to promote a business. A marketing strategy like this will address social responsibility and influence the purchasing decisions of customers. In environmentally friendly marketing campaigns, brands illustrate how they change their missions and practices from revenue-driven to […].

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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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4 (More) Expert Tips for Measuring the Impact of PR

Cision

Answers to your pressing questions about media monitoring and PR measurement.

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The Business Reporter is Also an Influencer in the U.S. | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

A rite of passage for every PR professional is building a media list and researching appropriate reporters to cover their news. Nothing boggles the mind quite like narrowing down business reporters. Simply put, you can report on ‘the business of’ literally anything.

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Can Ethical PRs Represent Unethical Clients?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The public relations business is plagued with bad cultural stereotypes (see: Flacks ) as well as real-life examples of specialists who lie or deceive. Sure, every occupation has its bad apples. Ironically, however, image control for PR is particularly challenging. For one thing, we answer to many parties, from clients and media to shareholders and stakeholders.

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2021 Media Monitoring Comparison Report

Onclusive

Are you looking for an objective media monitoring and PR analytics software comparison, based on real customer reviews? Look no further! G2 Crowd, the leading independent business software review company, has compiled a report that compares Onclusive, Meltwater, Cision and Muck Rack, and we are delighted to share it with you. Download this media monitoring comparison report to learn: How Onclusive stacks up against other media monitoring vendors Why Onclusive’s crawler provides the most ac

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Effective Marketing Strategies for B2C Businesses

Ronn Torossian

When it comes to reaching customers directly, marketers can utilize plenty of different strategies effectively. However, there are some tried and true options that practically any B2C business can utilize and achieve certain levels of success with. Paid Advertising One of the tools that businesses can use to increase website traffic is paid ads, with […].

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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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How to Create Content Fast – Create one month of content in a day

PR for Anyone

Make sure to Like and Subscribe to our You Tube Channel by clicking HERE so you know about all of our great videos like this right when they come out. How to Create Content Fast? Set up a plan so you can create one month of content in a day. The one thing I hear quite often from my clients is that it’s so difficult to come up with ideas for content.

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UK Media Moves including The Times, How To Spend It, MyLondon and more

Cision

Harriet Walker, Fashion Editor at The Times, has returned from leave; Louis Wise joins the FT’s How To Spend It as Acting Commissioning Editor; Laura Withers is now Features Editor at MyLondon.

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Editing Your Press Release: 9 Tips for Getting it Right | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

The actress and author Louise Brooks, who began her working life as a Jazz Age flapper and concluded it as an acclaimed essayist, described her writing process this way: “Writing is 1% inspiration — and 99% elimination.”. All writing — even the best writing — needs editing. In my years as a journalist, corporate PR executive and now agency owner, I’ve found that the most important edit is the edit we do to our own work, before we ever hand it over to the boss.

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PR Pros Offer The Best Advice They Ever Received

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

This Saturday, October 30 is National Publicist Day , when PR professionals are recognized and appreciated for their work. . Digging into the significance of this day, on October 30, 1906 The New York Times published an announcement by Ivy Lee, also known as the father of PR, of a deadly train crash involving the Pennsylvania Railroad. Lee represented the railroad, which did not want to distribute a public statement reacting to the news.

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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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How to Build a PR Business Case and Justify the Expense

Onclusive

Building a business case for PR resources may seem like a daunting task. From defining the challenges, to requesting the solutions, and finally proposing and justifying the budget your team deserves, there is a lot of ground to cover to prove the value of PR. In this webinar, our panelists will discuss best practices for building a business case to secure PR’s most necessary resources.

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PR Strategies for New Businesses

Ronn Torossian

Public relations efforts are crucial for new businesses that are looking to get serious about grabbing the attention of customers and other industry professionals. Unfortunately, most of the time, new businesses tend to avoid investing in PR because they believe it’s a costly expense that they don’t need. Fortunately, there are certain strategies that don’t […].

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How to Pitch Editors – Creating an Annual Pitching Calendar for Real Estate Agents

PR for Anyone

Make sure to Like and Subscribe to our You Tube Channel by clicking HERE so you know about all of our great videos like this right when they come out. The easiest way to pitch the media is with a plan in place. Planning ahead with themes and then specific topics will make it so much easier to just get that pitch out. Think both seasonality and also fun, non-traditional holidays.

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7 Scary PR Stories to Tell in the Dark

Cision

Journalists divulge the scariest pitches they've ever gotten.

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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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What Do Financial Earnings and Comic Books Have in Common? | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

The dawn of the real-time Internet brought a new kind of investor audience for companies to consider. Investors previously placed stock orders with brokers, but now they can buy and sell stocks on their own via online trading platforms such as E*TRADE and TD Ameritrade or mobile apps like Robinhood. A layperson has the same instantaneous access to a company’s reports as a top Wall Street Journal reporter without the benefit of years of training to understand what each line item means.

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PR Tips For Navigating Interview Roadblocks

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

For PR specialists , few things are more exciting than landing that media interview. Every journalist interview, whether it’s a top business pub or a targeted trade outlet, is a win. But an interview isn’t a story until it’s posted. To expedite the process and ensure a positive outcome, it’s standard practice among PR teams to prep executives with a briefing document highlighting details about the interviewer, the nature of the conversation, possible questions, and recent pieces by the jou

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Why monitoring external factors is key to corporate reputation

Onclusive

Corporate reputation has surpassed profitability in its importance to business success—today’s customers, employees, investors, and other stakeholders have many choices, and they are leaning toward companies with a stellar public image. While this puts communications and PR front and center as the stewards of corporate reputation, PR pros also have a formidable challenge of monitoring and addressing multiple internal and external influencers that affect their brand perception.

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ICON 2021 Recap: Drew Herdener on the Evolution of Amazon’s Comms Team

PRSay

When Drew Herdener joined Amazon in 2003, the company was evolving from its early successes as an online bookseller. In his role as a consumer PR manager, he was helping spread the word on new product groupings such as sporting goods and baby essentials. “In those days, we focused on making sure people knew about the latest categories that Amazon was in,” said Herdener during a virtual fireside chat with PRSA’s CEO Linda Thomas Brooks on Oct. 4 — the first day of ICON 2021.

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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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What’s your Hype Cycle Time?

Flack's Revenge

How to Surf the Tech Trends without Going Under. Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay. Everyone is familiar with tastemakers in fashion, music and popular culture. They indicate what is hot, and what is not, with words and actions. Those who want to stay ahead of trends pay close attention. But what about enterprise tech? The general idea is the same. There too, you have influencers, like industry analysts.

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UK Media Moves including Sky News, Citywire, Metro.co.uk and more

Cision

Tom Clarke starts role as Science and Technology Editor for Sky News; new title for Laura Purkess at Citywire New Model Adviser; Ellen Scott takes on the additional role at Metro.co.uk.

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How to Pitch.to journalists in the DACH market | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

A successful pitch to press is fundamental for a company's thought leadership status and brand awareness. When working internationally with different countries and cultures, there are specifics and decisive differences that need to be taken into account. In this article, our PR experts with decades of experience in the DACH media landscape will share some best practices when pitching to media in the DACH market.

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PR Tips On Industry Awards For B2B Tech Companies

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As high-growth tech companies expand their public relations efforts, they often want the recognition that comes with industry accolades. But for the uninitiated, the vast awards ecosystem within different industries can be a mysterious black box. To help PR/marketing execs succeed in earning awards, here are a few fundamentals and insider tips to know.

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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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How to Build a PR Business Case and Secure the Investment

Onclusive

Whether you’re working for an organization big or small, you know that almost every initiative and project needs to be approved—and those that call for a significant business investment require the support of an executive team. To get their approval, it is often necessary to demonstrate why the project is needed and what benefits it will produce when complete.

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How to Pitch Your Clients for Podcasts (w/ Podcast Pitch Template)

Prowly

We can barely keep up: podcasts have popped up everywhere and their popularity continues to skyrocket. There is a podcast for almost everything these days, from business to personal finance to true crime stories to fashion. In fact, Podcast Insights reports that there are over 2 million podcasts as of 2021! What does this mean […]. The post How to Pitch Your Clients for Podcasts (w/ Podcast Pitch Template) appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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What You Need to Know About Media Relations Today

PRSay

With PRSA’s Media Relations Certificate Program , senior-level PR and communication professionals will learn to develop media relations campaigns that evoke emotion, inspire change and position organizations as market leaders. Starting on Nov. 3, and running every Wednesday (except Thanksgiving week) through Dec. 15, the live, online series of six modules — moderated by media relations strategist Judy Welage — will feature experts who present case studies and discuss the latest communications tr