January, 2020

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Personalizing PR: How New Trends in Tech Provide a Human Touch to Public Relations

Business Wire

Artificial intelligence is the foundation of our digital world. Today’s tech-savvy organizations are using AI and machine learning to transform the customer experience, make data-driven decisions, and decipher vast amounts of information pouring in from the far reaches of the digital realm. At the core of each action is a tool making it possible.

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Forgotten Elements of Digital Marketing Strategy

Ronn Torossian

When planning a winning digital marketing strategy, there are a few elements that are often taken for granted, or not given their just due. This is unfortunate, since these elements can make or break a campaign. Here’s how and why: Mobile Proliferation Nearly five billion people have and use mobile devices. Think about the incredible […]. The post Forgotten Elements of Digital Marketing Strategy appeared first on.

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The 5 simple rules for keeping any client happy

Agility PR Solutions

Greatcustomer service is essential to running a successful business, and public relations is certainly no exception. It takes a lot of time and resources to acquire a new client, so it only makes sense that you also nurture these relationships. They keep your business alive and the cost of making sales is cheaper, compared to […]. The post The 5 simple rules for keeping any client happy appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Book It! 8 PR Tips For Nailing TV Segments

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Any good PR person knows that we consume news very differently than we did a decade ago, thanks to social media. Yet television talk and news has been surprisingly resilient. Cable news, in fact, is booming. And for many of us in PR, there’s nothing better than getting your client a nice, juicy segment on TV. From GMA to CNN or Fox Business, a solid broadcast appearance packs a punch.

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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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10 Rules For Keeping (PR Agency) Clients

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

For a PR agency , what’s better than winning a new client? Keeping the ones you have. Naturally, any good PR firm wants to do both. But it costs a lot more to find a new client than to keep (and grow) current ones. Research by Bain & Company shows that boosting customer retention rates by as little as 5% grows profits by 25% to 95%. In the PR business, client retention is tied to staff retention, and both impact the health of any creative services agency.

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Perspectives and Advice from a 25-Year PR Vet

Culpwrit

By Joshua Smyser-DeLeon David Albritton is the President of General Motors Defense LLC. According to his bio on the PRSA Foundation website, this wing of the GM family is “focused on providing a variety of innovative and advanced automotive technologies and services to the global aerospace, defense and security industries.” Before taking on this role […].

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5 SEO Strategies for 2020

Critical Mention

Search engine optimization strategies are continuously evolving with search algorithm updates and popular changes in search trends. It’s important for marketing, communications and PR pros to keep SEO strategies in mind when creating content. Doing so can positively influence search rankings and help move your brand higher on search results. Share Tweet Share. 1.

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Did These Symbols of Public Relations Disruption Come True?

Ishmael's Corner

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. I previously wrote that PR’s version of the industrial revolution was underway. Just like the industrial revolution upended manufacturing, a combination of digital communications, mobile consumption and the fight for attention were redefining communications.

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Ethics as a Prediction? No. It’s a Core Value.

Barokas

Happy 2020 to all of our No BS blog readers. Entering a new year (and this time a decade), we’re always inundated with predictions for the next 12 months. My favorite stories, however, are the ones that look back to see if the previous year’s headline-grabbing predictions were correct, or totally off base. In early 2019, I wonder if anyone accurately forecasted the chaos that ensued with high profile unicorns such as WeWork.

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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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4 tips for recovering from a negative pitch reply

Muck Rack

4 tips for recovering from a negative pitch reply

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Communications in a time of fire

Prakkypedia

This piece is based on a Facebook and LinkedIn post I recently published: Communication is vital during emergencies such as the catastrophic bushfires being experienced around Australia. However, this can be tricky to manage on a personal level. We’re told to stay tuned to the news to understand if there’s any emergencies which may impact us – and that applies not only to the people who are unfortunately living or working in the bushfire prone areas, but others whose health may be impacted by sm

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5 Reasons Why the Press Release Still Matters

Cision

With the increase of social media, data-driven storytelling, and the 24-7 news cycle, the press release has evolved while still a relevant part of your marketing strategy.

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Onclusive Launches AI-Driven Global Sentiment Analysis

Onclusive

Today we are excited to announce that Onclusive, the data science company for communications, has launched a proprietary earned media sentiment analysis product. . Based on the state-of-the-art deep learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP) research coming out of Silicon Valley, Onclusive’s Global Sentiment Analysis leverages artificial intelligence to deliver automated insights around the tone of earned media coverage.

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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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The 1st Winner of the PR Expanded Student Video Contest is …

Deirdre Breakenridge

When I teamed up with Professor Jennie Donohue last year, we wanted to create an assignment for her UMASS at Amherst Intro to PR class that was an opportunity for students to create content based on what they learned during the semester. The question quickly became, “should it be another blog post contest?” In the spirit of students and professionals being PR Tech Testers , we thought it would be a much more interesting assignment for students to create videos based on what they lear

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Biggest PR Scandals in 2019

Ronn Torossian

As we look ahead to 2020, it pays to look back at some of the PR disasters of 2019, to glean lessons from the mistakes others made. Some massive, worldwide brands and household names found themselves in need of crisis PR help. Nike Scrambles to Save Face For decades now, a large focus of Nike’s […]. The post Biggest PR Scandals in 2019 appeared first on.

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Five Essentials of Effective Earnings Releases: Lessons from the Experts

Business Wire

Every quarter, public companies around the world craft and distribute earnings releases. These releases are extremely valuable to both the issuing companies and their recipients as they have the power to impact not only one’s stock price, but an entire sector or even the entire market.

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14 of the Best Budget-Friendly Tools to Help You Master PR, Content and Social Media

Garrett Public Relations

With the new year well underway, many small business owners and freelancers may be looking for ways to streamline projects and squeeze more productivity out of the workday. As a public relations consultant and freelance writer who sometimes dons a reporter’s hat, I’m always interested in trying out tools that allow me to get more […]. The post 14 of the Best Budget-Friendly Tools to Help You Master PR, Content and Social Media appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columb

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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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5 Problems Brands Come to you to Solve: Customer Complaints

Cision

Brands come to PR and comms professionals to help with any number of issues they don't have the expertise or bandwidth to tackle on their own. The first in this series covers customer complaints.

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Key Timing Takeaways for News and IR Releases

Onclusive

As we shared in our last blog post, Business Wire and Onclusive recently collaborated to report results from the first-ever impact analysis of nearly 17,000 news releases on generating syndicated pick-up, editorial coverage and social media engagement. In that post – the first in a series breaking down key information shared in the report – we talked about benchmarks for average social media and news engagement of news releases.

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THE 2nd WINNER OF THE PR EXPANDED STUDENT VIDEO CONTEST IS …

Deirdre Breakenridge

It’s time to unveil our 2nd PR Expanded video contest winner. A big congratulations goes to Nicole Morin, a UMASS at Amherst student, for creating her video on “Why PR Professionals Should Practice Strategic Communications.” By way of contest background, After reading my latest book, “ Answers for Modern Communicators ,” Professor Jennie Donohue tasked her Introduction to Public Relations class with creating a short educational video sharing tips and insights based on one of th

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 Virtual Influencers: Passing Fad or Sign of the Times?

Ronn Torossian

The growth of influencer marketing is undeniable, and the industry is no longer limited to humans; from cats, dogs, and even rabbits, it seems like anyone can become an influencer in this multi-billion dollar industry. Even more surprising, however, is the rise of an entirely new kind of influencer: computer-generated, or “virtual,” influencers. Take Miquela […].

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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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Activating Influencers: Using Outside Voices to Amplify Your PR Strategy

Business Wire

In an earlier two-part series titled “Everything PR Pros Need to Know About Influencer Marketing, Part 1 and Part 2 ,” we discussed the finer details of influencer marketing – who the influencers are, why they can be a valuable marketing resource, and how and when to tap into this new channel. Here, we will expand on that information to help you use these new voices to enhance your brand strategy.

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6 B2B Tech Trends From CES 2020

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

CES 2020 is officially a wrap. Much of the news was about new gadgets and Big Tech announcements, but there was plenty of PR from B2B tech brands, too. What did the show tell us about the rest of the year? What dominated the conversation? Here are six trends that stood out. CCPA has an impact. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) was a hot topic in Las Vegas.

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Dispel These Nine Measurement Myths in 2020 En Route to Success

Cision

Leave these measurement myths in 2019 to succeed in 2020.

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[Webinar] Livongo: Messaging & Media Relations for an Award-Winning IPO

Onclusive

Date / Time: January 30th at 1PM ET. Although in 2018 the digital health industry received a record breaking $8.1 billion worth of funding from venture capital, until recently it lacked in one key component — a successful Initial Public Offering (IPO). In July 2019, Livongo, a leading digital health company, set a new industry benchmark by going public with a highly successful and award-winning IPO.

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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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Start 2020 with an Action Plan: Begin with FEEL for Real Relationships

Deirdre Breakenridge

Happy 2020, friends! Here’s to a year that’s filled with happiness, good health, and prosperity. When I look back at 2019, I realize it was an intense year for so many reasons. Every week was one of reflection and new insights with a 52+ week millennial research project. Today, as a result of this reflection and realizing my research had uncovered a new Mode of Operation or communication model, I’m focusing on a FEEL roadmap in 2020; adding FEEL to all of my communications.

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Notable Sports PR Misfires in 2019

Ronn Torossian

As 2019 draws to a close, it could be instructive to look back at some of the notable sports PR misfires over the past year. We’re not ranking them or comparing them, only looking to see what we can learn from them. The New England Patriots were back in the news recently as what’s being […]. The post Notable Sports PR Misfires in 2019 appeared first on.

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A Revolution in the Newsroom: Long Forms Are Back

Business Wire

It was a rainy December morning in Paris and transportations were on strike. Participants braved both to attend “The Future of Long Form Journalism,” a conference held at Paris Sciences’ Po School of Journalism. Thirty speakers from prestigious journalism schools and international media outlets — including London School of Journalism, Columbia Journalism School, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, France TV, Pew Research Center and more — were invited to share their views on the new trends emerging in