June, 2024

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Key Insights from Onclusive’s Latest Webinar: Navigating the Election Narrative

Onclusive

The post Key Insights from Onclusive’s Latest Webinar: Navigating the Election Narrative appeared first on Onclusive.

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How & Why to Include Multimedia in Press Releases & Earnings Updates

Business Wire

Are you relying on plain text press releases to communicate your news? Multimedia has the power to transform your releases, capturing audience attention at a time when this is increasingly more challenging. Traditional text-based news releases are giving way to dynamic, multi-dimensional messages enriched with multimedia.

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3 Powerful Ways To Use The CoverageBook Vault For Your Campaign Planning

The Resolution Blog

“That is so awesome. I didn’t even know this Coverage Vault feature existed and I’ve been a customer for years!” No exaggeration. That’s the third comment from recent customer training calls where they had no idea there was this in-built coverage tracker feature as part of CoverageBook. They had no clue it existed! But loved […] The post 3 Powerful Ways To Use The CoverageBook Vault For Your Campaign Planning appeared first on PR Resolution — by CoverageBook.

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Pride Month in a Year of Loathing: Allies Needed

PRSay

PRSA has curated a wide range of professional development and educational resources, all designed to recognize and celebrate the LGBTQ+ population within and beyond the communications profession. Check them out here. Is this the year that Pride Month becomes an afterthought? I hope not: We all need Pride now more than ever. And we need it year-round, not just in one performative month when some people and organizations decide to pay attention.

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Beyond the Blast: How to Pitch with Purpose and Build Lasting Media Relationships

Speaker: Barbara Nonas, Award-Winning PR Strategist & Communications Leader

Have you ever sent out 100 pitches, waited eagerly for responses to pour in, but instead… crickets? You're not alone - journalists respond to just 3.43% of pitches, and a staggering 73% say less than a quarter of the pitches they receive are even relevant. But here's the good news: these numbers don't have to define your results. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to break through the noise, craft personalized, thoughtful pitches, and build genuine, lasting media relationships.

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PR mental health: Stress management techniques for digital PR professionals

Agility PR Solutions

Public relations is one of the most socially demanding professions a person can have. The job is fast-paced, the environment competitive, and the creative solutions vary from day to day. From writing curiosity-inducing pitches and client reports to networking with influencers on social media, it’s fair to say PR is pretty full-on. The stress of […] The post PR mental health: Stress management techniques for digital PR professionals appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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“Election Year”: Trend Analysis in Media and Social Media

Onclusive

See how media is influencing public opinion and generating conversations in our 2024 Election Media and Social Trend Analysis.

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Takeaways from NIRI & CIRI: Maximizing ROI in Investor Relations

Business Wire

Business Wire recently attended the 2024 annual NIRI and CIRI conferences in San Francisco and Calgary, where we had the opportunity to engage with the investor relations community. We left both exhilarating events full of invaluable insights. Here’s a recap of what resonated with us most.

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PRWeek continues to celebrate Pride in PR

Steve Barrett on PR

Some brands may be dialing back their support of the LGBTQ+ community in the febrile atmosphere of 2024, but PRWeek will not be one of them.

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4 Headline Mistakes to Avoid

PRSay

Headlines get twice as much readership as body copy, according to a study by The Poynter Institute. To write headlines that boost clickthrough rates and get the word out, even to people who won’t read your text, here are four headline “don’ts.” Avoid vague heads. These are actual headlines that have appeared recently in my clients’ communications: Help me cope Keeping it together Prepare for the worst These headlines are so vague, they could all apply equally to stories about my sister getting i

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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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Is media relations the new marketing? A new measurement method on the rise

Agility PR Solutions

The pressure for communicators to deliver results continues to rise. In a recent journalist and communicator survey commissioned by my agency, MediaSource, 60 percent of communicators surveyed said that reporting the right metrics in a meaningful way to leadership is a current challenge for their organization. With the competition for budgets, it’s no wonder that […] The post Is media relations the new marketing?

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Too many discussions in B2B marketing begin with: “You’re doing it wrong”

Sword and the Script

And that means maybe some of the struggles in B2B marketing, especially in tech, might be from the seeds of our own cultivation Does B2B marketing feel harder today? If so, there are many valid reasons why this might be true: SaaS went after ‘bad fit customers’ under a mandate of ‘growth at all costs’ ; Marketing differentiation is missing; B2B tech is a ‘sea of sameness’; We don’t measure our work well and so sometimes focus on the wrong tactics; B2B marketing budgets are paltry and way off the

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3 Powerful Ways To Use The CoverageBook Vault For Your Campaign Planning

The Resolution Blog

“That is so awesome. I didn’t even know this Coverage Vault feature existed and I’ve been a customer for years!” No exaggeration. That’s the third comment from recent customer training calls where they had no idea there was this in-built coverage tracker feature as part of CoverageBook. They had no clue it existed! But loved […] The post 3 Powerful Ways To Use The CoverageBook Vault For Your Campaign Planning appeared first on PR Resolution — by CoverageBook.

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PR Best Practices to Protect Your Brand’s Integrity

Ronn Torossian

In a world that’s more connected than ever, reputation is a vital currency for any brand. Choices abound for consumers, and their trust is a coveted asset. Public relations plays an instrumental role in securing and upholding this trust, operating as the essential link between a brand and its audience. However, effective crisis PR extends […] The post PR Best Practices to Protect Your Brand’s Integrity appeared first on.

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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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PR finally gets its flowers at Cannes Lions

Steve Barrett on PR

Golin UK’s The Misheard Version for Specsavers featuring singer Rick Astley took home the PR Lions Grand Prix, its second of the week; Edelman and Weber Shandwick also struck Gold.

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Study Shows Top Concerns, Common Tasks, Average Salaries for PR Professionals

PRSay

Muck Rack’s latest State of PR report finds that most public relations professionals feel valued, with 88% saying their company leaders understand their work at least somewhat well. According to a survey the media database company conducted, having enough resources and receiving responses from journalists are top concerns of public relations professionals.

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Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Bulldog PR Awards: Congrats, Top ‘Dogs!

Agility PR Solutions

Bulldog Reporter is proud to announce the 2024 Bulldog PR Awards winners, celbrating outstanding achievements in the PR and communications industry over the past year. Esteemed as the only PR awards program judged exclusively by journalists, the Bulldog PR Awards offer a unique perspective on the most exceptional work within the industry. For more than […] The post Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Bulldog PR Awards: Congrats, Top ‘Dogs!

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7 ideas explaining why the B2B SaaS sector is sluggish right now

Sword and the Script

Too many B2B SaaS companies went after ‘bad fit customers’ under a mandate of ‘growth at all costs’ – along with these other trends – is the cliff notes on what’s thwarting sales and marketing in the tech sector In the years following the dot-com bubble, I had the good fortune of representing a $180 million venture capital (VC) fund (they are much bigger now).

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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 pitch so reporters don't hate your company

Axia PR

When pitching, find the balance between consistent and irritating to appeal to busy reporters. You probably know just how bothersome spam or sales calls can be in and outside of the workday. The frustration you feel receiving these calls is comparable to how a news reporter may feel receiving pitches that don’t always pertain to their beat, for example.

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15 Fascinating Page Turners to Level Up Your Summer Reading List

Stern + Associates

Looking for the perfect summer read? Relax next to the pool, beach or on your couch with this collection of entertaining and enlightening books by some of the world’s top thought leaders. Whether you’re interested in breaking bad habits and replacing them with helpful routines or looking for strategies for supercharging your team at work, these fifteen books have you covered all season long.

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9 top tips for getting the best out of Cannes

Steve Barrett on PR

PRWeek’s Steve Barrett presents a guide for communicators and marketers looking to survive the annual Festival of Creativity in the South of France.

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Juneteenth 2024: The Enduring Fight for Equality and Justice

PRSay

As we approach Juneteenth, a holiday of profound historical significance, it is crucial to reflect on its importance and the continued necessity for brands to support the Black community. In the current socio-economic, political and cultural climate, it is more important than ever for organizations to stand firm in their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) commitments.

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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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Innovative branding: 6 unconventional strategies for brand recognition and promotion

Agility PR Solutions

With consumers being bombarded with advertisements and marketing messages at every turn, standing out can feel like an impossible task. The market is saturated with brands all vying for the same fleeting attention. Traditional branding techniques often fail to create the lasting impressions needed to cultivate loyal customers. For public relations professionals, this presents a […] The post Innovative branding: 6 unconventional strategies for brand recognition and promotion appeared first

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The Difference Between Emotional Intelligence and Social Intelligence

Inbound PR

In today's fast-paced and interconnected business environment, technical skills alone are no longer sufficient for achieving success. The ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics and effectively manage emotions has become more crucial than ever and I feel it every day in my work. This is where emotional and social intelligence come into play.

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Should your company send out newsletters to your clients?

Axia PR

How to know if newsletter marketing is the right content marketing strategy for your company and tips to get you started. Newsletter marketing is an effective way to move the needle on business development objectives such as finding new clients, growing relationships with existing ones, securing new partnerships in the space or credentialing yourself as a stronger thought leader in the industry.

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The AI Bubble: Avoid Falling for the Hype

Stern + Associates

Promoters claim AI is so powerful that it is close to being sentient. The reaction by Paul Romer – Nobel Laureate Economist and Boston College professor who has been following the tech sector for four decades – is that close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. Since he clarified the fundamental difference between the dismal economics of scarce objects and the much more optimistic economics of ideas , Romer has seen wave after wave in which the tech sector uses this insight as an excuse

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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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Optimizing Subject Lines with Helena Maniglia

Buzzstream

I met Reboot Online’s Head of Digital PR, Helena Maniglia, through Oliver Sissons, who wrote a case study for us. In the case study, the RebootOnline team shared some fascinating insights into writing subject lines based on a study they ran. So, I wanted to know more. Oliver told me I needed to talk to Helena because she had put together this excellent subject-line study.

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Dig Deeper Using Audience Analytics and AI Keyword Search

Prowly

If you think about it, creating and constantly updating media lists can be classified as a “Sisyphean Task.” After all, building a solid list is perhaps one of your most valuable assets, but it requires never-ending updates, improvements, adjustments, and so on. You know you spend a lot of time on it, but it’s never […] The post Dig Deeper Using Audience Analytics and AI Keyword Search appeared first on Prowly Blog.

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4 reasons why a crisis communication plan is so important

Agility PR Solutions

As negative headlines begin to dominate news outlets, social media buzzes with speculation, and phones ring incessantly with concerned stakeholders from an organization engulfed in crisis. The situation starts threatening the company’s reputation, financial stability, and employee morale. Amidst such turbulence, one way exists to navigate these choppy waters and steer towards calmer seas.