Ronn Torossian
MAY 7, 2018
When two black men were arrested and forcibly removed from a Philadelphia Starbucks coffee shop for the offense of not ordering coffee, a single decision by a single manager thrust the entire brand into a national PR crisis. Social media outrage turned into protests, planned boycotts and a blazing wildfire of negative media coverage for the brand, which is already under siege by growing competition and shifting cultural trends.
Flack's Revenge
MAY 17, 2018
Tech PR is usually not about life or death issues. Yes, we do start revolutions – but with a small “r”. Governments aren’t toppled, or blood spilled from our work. The field of cybersecurity technology is a different animal, however. It can bring the cloaks, daggers and pose ethical challenges for PR teams, vendors and journalists alike. I thought about this while reading a NY Times story: When Spies Hack Journalism.
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Onclusive
MAY 10, 2018
Tools and skills you can’t live without from today’s leading PR minds. Whether you’re working in-house at a startup or running your own shop, you’ll discover one fundamental truth about PR: It’s changing faster than ever. These shifts include everything from the implications of brand journalism on the PR function to the dwindling number of journalists filling established newsrooms.
Communications Conversations
MAY 30, 2018
“I’m done with agency life. It’s too many hours, too stressful and I have other things I’d like to do.” It’s a conversation I’ve had with more than a few friends and colleagues over the years. You could replace “agency life” with “corporate life” and insert a whole other sub-set of people, too.
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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.
PR in High Definition
MAY 23, 2018
“That’s going to be awesome!” Finally, you’ve got it, the idea that is going to blow your customers away and propel the brand into being a household name…. Or will it? As PRs and marketers, we are programmed to jump on potential opportunities and new trends. But being so het up about trying something different and new, may mean we fail to deliver what our customers and audience are actually looking for.
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Ronn Torossian
MAY 18, 2018
Creating a buzz on your Instagram feed isn’t always easy. There are countless other brands out there trying to earn the attention of the same audience, making it incredibly difficult for companies to establish any kind of sustainable buzz. Fortunately, Instagram influencer marketing could be the answer for those who want to build their presence fast.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MAY 8, 2018
Who knew that when mom was dispensing her pearls of wisdom that she was preparing you for a public relations career? In case you never noticed, moms generally handle PR duties for families. They’re the most concerned with public perception, social responsibility, and community relations. The truth is, our moms’ teachings apply to virtually every aspect of life.
Onclusive
MAY 31, 2018
A crisis can be one of the most difficult situations in a CEO’s career. Crisis preparedness and internal education can aid you before a crisis hits, and having the right monitoring and measurement tools in place can provide you the insights you need throughout a crisis. For brands, there is a new world of rapid-response, multi-channel engagement during crises that can produce scary challenges: a situation that once may have taken weeks to unfold can now grow into a crisis in a matter of hours.
Ishmael's Corner
MAY 13, 2018
The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Observing Facebook navigate the onslaught of negative media coverage fueled by the Cambridge Analytics fiasco and Russian operatives using Facebook advertising to advance their cause, I wanted to revisit reputation management and being ready when things don’t go according to plan.
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.
Garrett Public Relations
MAY 30, 2018
Working in public relations, you know you’ll face some challenges. One stumbling block is the preconceived ideas people seem to have about PR practitioners. Whether this is based on previous experience or simply on the reputation some in PR have as being “spin doctors,” we sometimes battle the stereotypes. While this can be frustrating to […].
Deirdre Breakenridge
MAY 8, 2018
A Guest Post By Jolene Levesque, American University Student & PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner. I joined the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) as a second semester freshman after developing an interest in public relations. One year later, I have realized that PRSSA offers many opportunities for students pursuing careers in public relations, including networking events, internship postings, and service initiatives.
Ronn Torossian
MAY 18, 2018
According to experts, it could be time for banking companies to sound the alarm. Big technology companies like Apple, and Amazon could be on their way to change the way we look at finance forever. In fact, the research group “McKinsey” has warned numerous organisations that while the latest launch of fintech startups might seem manageable enough – the more big technology groups get involved, the more banks will have to worry about.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MAY 4, 2018
This is the time of year when PR agencies have the opportunity to bring on fresh talent, as a crop of new college graduates enters the workforce. I’ve offered advice in previous posts for those determined to build a career in PR or communications, and it holds up pretty well after 6 years. But it’s time to add, update, and amplify for the 2018 season.
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!
Prowly
MAY 7, 2018
I believe that good PR can be a real sales booster, and PR efforts targeted specifically at your enterprise clients can help your sales staff reach completely different figures in their sales quotas. The post How PR Helps To Close Enterprise Deals appeared first on Prowly Magazine.
PRSay
MAY 8, 2018
For a PR professional, sometimes the best mentor is one who’s closest to home. Karlie Lahm, APR, current PRSA Georgia President, has built a career that in many ways parallels that of her mother, Judy Stanton, APR, who served as PRSA Miami President in 1985. Karlie is senior director of public relations for FOCUS Brands. Judy is mostly retired from a career in health-care communications, but still freelances for clients.
Onclusive
MAY 1, 2018
Three essentials of measuring your financial earnings news and developing the right message. Publicly traded companies release their earnings (essentially, their profits) four times a year through an earnings release, typically followed by an earnings call, where CEOs and CFOs can offer color and insight into their results as investors make decisions about their stock.
Deirdre Breakenridge
MAY 30, 2018
A Guest Post By Kevin Anselmo, Founder of Experiential Communications. Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Wired magazine, noted the following in a BBC story : “truth is no longer dictated by authorities, but is networked by peers. For every fact there is a counterfact. All those counterfacts and facts look identical online, which is confusing to most people.
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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.
Ronn Torossian
MAY 30, 2018
For social media users and marketers who no longer want to see pictures of cats and coffees on their news feed, there’s a new feature rolling out. Instagram, the visual social platform owned by Facebook, just announced a feature that offers the power to dictate which posts do or don’t show up on a feed. In the weeks ahead, users will be able to remove the posts and stories published by specific accounts on your Instagram feed, without unfollowing anyone.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MAY 3, 2018
PR , advertising, and marketing should be working together as well-oiled gears in a powerful machine that propels a brand toward success. While it shouldn’t be a contest, it’s worth noting that in some instances, public relations can yield a greater return on investment. Especially in the B2B tech sector, PR programs are essential to gaining competitive advantage in a crowded marketplace.
Prowly
MAY 16, 2018
Technology is driving change at a dizzying rate, forcing public relations practitioners everywhere to scramble to stay on top of the latest and greatest advances. Let’s look at some of these technological advances and how they’ve impacted what PR pros do on a daily basis. The post How Has Technology Changed the PR Practice for the Better? appeared first on Prowly Magazine.
Melissa Agnes
MAY 1, 2018
If you outsource your organization’s social media marketing and have not yet considered this, then your brand is at risk! Many organizations outsource their social media marketing for one reason or another. Unfortunately, few of them consider what they expect of their outsourced team in the event of a rising risk. In this crisis ready video, I discuss some important points to consider and develop protocol for, to ensure that your organization isn’t left exposed in the event of a risi
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PRSay
MAY 4, 2018
“Not everyone wants to play the game, ‘What’s the last word in the headline?'” says Andy Bechtel, associate professor at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication at UNC-Chapel Hill. So, write web heads that don’t get truncated by Google, social media channels and mobile apps or else you’ll lose your readers’ attention.
Deirdre Breakenridge
MAY 25, 2018
A Guest Post By Abby Bacardi, American University Student, PR Expanded Blog Post Winner. The role of technology in our digital age is more apparent than ever. We are surrounded by an overwhelming amount of social media platforms, communication channels, and mediums of interaction, making hard to differentiate our unique ideas from messages that we have already seen.
Ronn Torossian
MAY 23, 2018
Smaller companies that don’t have access to large followings or celebrity endorsements can still make the most out of influencer marketing and PR campaigns. For instance, let’s take a look at a company called Little Sapling Toys. This company began life about ten years ago, selling products on Etsy.com. Their main product was wooden teethers that were finished without any harmful products or toxins.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MAY 24, 2018
Some people don’t think of PR professionals as particularly creative – except when it comes to hatching wild PR stunts or gimmicks, like KFC’s fried-chicken-flavored nail polish in 2016. Yet creativity plays a part in much of a PR person’s daily work. They must constantly generate fresh concepts for bylines and story angles for pitching, as well as dreaming up campaign ideas for clients.
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
Prowly
MAY 11, 2018
‘Going viral’ is something most (if not all) marketers and advertisers strive for. Either with an in-house team or with the help of a digital agency, brands all over the map brainstorm idea after idea to come up with the best and most creative content marketing plan that will get them trending. In other words, they bring viral marketing into play. The post How to Create the Perfect Viral Marketing Campaign to Promote Your Business appeared first on Prowly Magazine.
Ishmael's Corner
MAY 6, 2018
The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Most of those in the over-50 crowd remember a movie called “Wall Street.” The main character is played by Michael Douglas, and he exclaims what became a famous line back then in describing the attitude of those in finance, “Greed is good.
PRSay
MAY 23, 2018
[link]. You’ve most likely experienced something similar to the following scenario: You’re with a new client in an initial onboarding session, and you’ve come prepared to talk about expectations and planning. Seconds into the conversation, you hear the following dreaded question: “When can we anticipate a piece in The New York Times ?”. Whether the pressure is coming directly from your client or from your client’s boss, the sad truth remains: Company leaders are blinded by readership numbers whe
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