September, 2021

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5 Reasons 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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5 PR Tips To Promote Expertise On LinkedIn

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Among PR teams, LinkedIn is the go-to social media platform for B2B executives for driving positive visibility and thought leadership. But a profile that serves as a glorified CV isn’t enough to gain sought-after exposure; that takes time, strategy, and a dash of creativity. How can executives get the most from their LinkedIn profile to convey leadership and be seen as an expert?

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Metrics that matter to optimize your content strategy

Onclusive

Welcome back to our blog series about earned media strategy and measurement! This week, we’re concluding the series with an overview of how to measure earned media success and optimize your strategy using these data and insights. The shift toward qualitative vs. quantitative metrics. Recent research shows that communications departments are spending more resources on media measurement and analysis, and using the data to show how their efforts contribute to broader business goals and prove their

Strategy 397
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Hispanic Heritage Month: What the U.S. Census Report Confirms About the Latinx Population and What it Means to Today’s Communicators

Business Wire

Hispanic Heritage Month takes place every year ( September 15-October 15 ) to celebrate and honor Hispanic Americans. This year, the 2020 U.S. Census Report was released, revealing tremendous growth and change in the Hispanic population, plus a confirmation that the country is becoming more diverse.

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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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Using Social Media in a PR Campaign

Ronn Torossian

Having a great small business marketing strategy these days requires a number of different elements including email marketing, public relations, social media, paid ads, blogging, and more. However, there are cases when all of those different categories end up overlapping in those efforts, and that’s especially true in terms of social media and public relations. […].

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5 Things We Learned From the 2021 State of the Press Release

Cision

Key takeaways for PR pros from an analysis of 100,000 press releases.

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How To Get The Most From PR Freelancers

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Occasionally public relations agencies tap freelance contractors to manage peak workloads during busy seasons or to bring specialist expertise to a project. Post-COVID, there are probably a greater variety of freelancers available given that remote work is so commonplace in our industry. But how can we make the most from our investment in freelance consultants?

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Unlock Your Social Media Potential With Onclusive’s Social Listening

Onclusive

As social media strategy contributors, communications pros know how important it is to keep tabs on trending conversations, stay tuned to what the competition is doing, engage key audiences, and amplify brand visibility through social influencers. However, given millions of new daily posts out there, it’s challenging to stay on top of this without a tool that can sort through it all and deliver actionable insights and recommendations in minutes.

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Strategy is the Best Policy: Building a Successful Government Relations Program | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

Crypto regulations , budget and infrastructure planning , and policy measures on Big Tech companies’ practices are some of the vital roles the U.S. government plays in our daily lives. It has become a critical external force that can affect the operations of any organization. As such, a symbiotic government relations strategy is essential in shaping an organization’s communications and public relations efforts.

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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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Fintech Marketing Campaign Strategies

Ronn Torossian

The fintech industry has been increasing in popularity, and according to recent reports, there are over 5000 startups in the field in the US alone, with the figures continuing to grow. Additionally, according to reports, this industry has managed to generate billions of dollars. That’s why it’s not surprising that plenty of fintech companies are […].

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7 effortless methods for B2B lead generation

Agility PR Solutions

B2B lead generation is the process of recognizing your target customers and encouraging them to buy your company’s products and services. It allows you to identify market segments that are likely to respond to your pitch. You can also use it to reach that segment more efficiently through the latest, most relevant information. B2B lead […].

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Freelancing 101: A Guide to Getting Started

Cision

If you've recently lost your journalism job or are looking for a way to shift into freelancing, here's a quick-start guide to becoming a freelance writer.

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Why Press Coverage Still Matters In PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Is earned media – otherwise known as press coverage — still the key to a successful public relations program? Or is it simply one component of the broader picture? It may seem like a silly question; after all, “publicity” is what people think of when they think about PR. And even in the business, many reduce the broader public relations function to one outcome – positive publicity, often known as earned media.

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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 a Global Non-Profit Uses Soundbite Analysis to Drive Success

Onclusive

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is one of the world’s largest and most impactful animal welfare not-for-profits. The communications team had the desire to understand not only what IFAW messaging was most present in the media, but what messaging was driving action and helping to achieve the organization’s objectives over time. Read this case study to learn how IFAW is using NEO to identify and leverage winning soundbites that resonate with their audience and move the needle on th

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The Third Quarter is a “Tell”: Seven Key Considerations for Quarterly Reporting | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

For companies on a December 31 st fiscal year, the third quarter is the 'tell' as to the full-year results: there’s only one quarter left, and at the time of reporting you’re well into that period. With continued uncertainty around consumer spending, travel and return to in-person activity, along with a record high number of new issuers, valuations are volatile and investors are seeking clarity.

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User-generated content

Ronn Torossian

Digital video cameras are now within the reach of many, and hence an advertising agency is not always needed to make an ad. A very popular example of user-generated content dates back to 2005, when two people in lab coats began dropping Mentos into bottles of Diet Coke and began recording the results. The films […]. The post User-generated content appeared first on.

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Understanding the Shared Value of the APR

PRSay

Each September, PRSA celebrates Ethics Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme is “Leading With Ethics.” Please join the discussion on Twitter via #EthicsMonth, and follow along with our ethics-related blog posts, as well as two webinars (on Sept. 9 and Sept. 21 ) and a new Ethics Quiz. .

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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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UK Media Moves including City A.M., The Sun, Money Saving Expert and more

Cision

City A.M. print edition has returned; Hayley Richardson has started as Assistant Head of Features at The Sun; Chris Newlands appointed Head of News and Investigations at Money Saving Expert.

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Better Internal Comms Tips For PR Teams

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As PR professionals , we are meant to be experts in communication. We focus on choosing the right words, where to substitute more meaningful or original turns of phrase, and how to deliver messages that make an impact. Sometimes, especially within public relations teams, we strive to make our external communications to journalists and executives look nearly perfect, while we use shorthand internally.

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Onclusive Launches Social Listening and Verified Media Database

Onclusive

I am excited to announce that today we have released several powerful new capabilities in the Onclusive platform. In addition to existing earned and owned media analytics and reporting features, Onclusive’s PR software now includes a human-verified media contact database, integrated journalist relationship management tools, and cross-channel social listening and reporting.

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What is social listening: everything you need to know (and best tools to start)

Awario

What's social listening? How does it work? What are its benefits for businesses? Here's a comprehensive beginner-friendly guide to answer all of your social media monitoring-related questions.

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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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Adopting New Brand Identities

Ronn Torossian

Over the years, despite new methods and new theories, the fundamentals of marketing itself have not changed. Whether the message is conveyed via a medium as old as a poster or as modern as a tweet, marketing remains an appeal on behalf of a business for someone to buy its products or services. However, advertising […]. The post Adopting New Brand Identities appeared first on.

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8 crucial issues faced by today’s public relations executives

Agility PR Solutions

Public relations has never been an easy job to handle. What’s worse, the internet and social media have made the role increasingly challenging in terms of getting the right story to the right people. In 2020 alone, PR executives got a taste of crisis management with the myriad of crisis communications challenges that rocked the industry. […]. The post 8 crucial issues faced by today’s public relations executives appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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5 Expert Tips for Measuring PR and Making an Impact

Cision

How to make sense of the metrics that matter most for your PR and comms strategy.

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Professional Conflict of Interest: Failure to Disclose Erodes Client’s Trust

PRSay

I was stunned. The college intern who had been working with the agency on my company’s account that summer was the son of the CEO of our biggest competitor. My colleagues and I stumbled upon the information one afternoon late in the summer when we were discussing the competitive landscape. The competitor’s CEO and our intern had the same fairly common last name.

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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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Implementing a comprehensive content distribution plan

Onclusive

In this week’s blog about earned media strategy and measurement, we’re talking about developing and implementing a content distribution plan that uses every opportunity to showcase your stories in front of your key audiences. First things first: determining the best channels and formats for your audiences. Beyond research that your marketing team may have already conducted to determine the best mix of platforms for delivering your content, using actual past data to inform your future strategy co

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No, PR’s Not Dead Yet. Doing Just Fine Thanks! But Try Again Next Year

Flack's Revenge

Many wish to continue to write off public relations and kick it to the curb – by coldly saying that the profession and/or its trappings are dead. First it was gripes about the press release, and in the latest example, a report that tech PR is dead, which I just read in Inc. Yeah, I know, it makes for captivating clickbait. These kinds of “XXXX is Dead” hit jobs are perennial, evergreen stories that keep on cropping up, as sure as the calendar turns, not just about PR of course, but that i

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Luxury Brand Marketing

Ronn Torossian

Although plenty of luxury brands have been hesitant and slow to move into digital spaces, which these days influences over 50% of all sales, with the decreasing results of other types of advertising, they’re slowly implementing an online presence. Even luxury shoppers these days are spending a lot more time online, and specifically on […].

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