Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Most of us see what our jobs entail at the point of hire. Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. later as our roles evolve. This “PR scope creep” is partly due to ambition (hopefully) and partly due to the fact that the digital world in which we work is ever-expanding in nature — there’s always something new to learn and experiment with, especially in PR.

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Cision

AUGUST 15, 2017

The mantra in the newsroom used to be, “If it bleeds, it leads.” Today’s new buzz phrase is, “If it’s shareable, it’s airable.” Social media is becoming a dictating force in all aspects of marketing and PR. It’s no longer just getting covered in a media outlet — it’s how far can that story be carried with social media.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 18, 2017

A Guest Post By Rosaria Robidoux, Intern, Pure Performance Communications. Every internship is different. Different location, different department, different field. Within these internships there are five things every intern learns in different ways. When Deirdre asked if I would be interested in writing a post to discuss my experience as an intern, I immediately began talking to my friends who also have internships and started my brainstorming.

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Ronn Torossian

AUGUST 7, 2017

Despite the recent order of more F-35s Lockheed Martin knows the days of fighter jets controlling the skies won’t last forever. The future of airborne war is increasingly trending toward unmanned aircraft. That means the venerated builder of the A-10, C-130, F-2, F-16, and Black Hawk helicopter, among others, is looking to make its mark in another field.

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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.

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Business Wire

AUGUST 1, 2017

The digital revolution has brought upon a whole new world of platforms and analytics. Although it can get confusing when scrolling down a long list of numbers, it’s important to pay attention because some of those numbers can help amplify your social marketing efforts. The key is knowing which metrics matter most.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 1, 2017

Public relations is a nebulous thing in terms of where it lives within an organization. Sometimes it sits within its own communications department, other times it’s a part of digital marketing (smart!), and rarely it falls under a brand strategy function — the last of which is most surprising since PR plays such an important role in brand perception and positioning.

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Cision

AUGUST 14, 2017

Generating and distributing your brand’s vital news is an important part of how you stay relevant in the minds of the media and your wider customer base. But a press release can do so much more than simply tell someone about your company. In this article, we will discuss the 4 key elements to writing high-quality press release content: The news announcement.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 25, 2017

A guest post by Ken Jacobs, Principal of Jacobs Consulting & Executive Coaching. It may surprise you how much fear there is among the ranks of PR managers and leaders. As an executive coach to these executives, trust me on this. “I could never ask that of a client,” “I could never tell that to that team member,” “I could never discuss that with my boss” are phrases I hear frequently.

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Ronn Torossian

AUGUST 3, 2017

While it’s no secret that keeping your desk organized is important for maintaining your productivity, that’s not to say that it’s always easy to do. If you’re interesting in optimizing your desk’s layout though, then you’re in luck, because this guide is going to go over some of the best tips out there to help maximize your workflow’s efficiency. 1.

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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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Business Wire

AUGUST 1, 2017

The digital revolution has brought upon a whole new world of platforms and analytics. Although it can get confusing when scrolling down a long list of numbers, it’s important to pay attention because some of those numbers can help amplify your social marketing efforts. The key is knowing which metrics matter most. Business Wire’s director of social and evolving media, Serena Ehrlich , sat down with Arketi Group to discuss the important social media measurements that can have the biggest impact o

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 15, 2017

Have you been ghosted lately? Don’t laugh… if you’re a PR agency or other service business, chances are it has happened to you. I don’t mean that thing where a friend or dating partner suddenly stops returning all texts or calls. I’m talking about business or “corporate ghosting,” which can be just as infuriating and perplexing as its social equivalent.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2017

PR insights aren’t just helpful to PR and communications professionals; they’re also incredibly useful to sales teams. Sales professionals are always looking for new ways to nurture relationships and build credibility. Sharing insights about what’s working with different types of PR and marketing campaigns is one way to establish such trust. Unfortunately in today’s swift-moving world, it’s somewhat normal for departments to work in a vacuum.

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Cision

AUGUST 22, 2017

One of the roles of a good leader of a multinational company is to help build and maintain a global brand, as well as unify company culture. It’s no easy task — trust me. As an executive, it isn’t your responsibility alone to ensure that your brand is recognized as a leader in its industry, but it is a continuous effort and an exciting journey. As both a company and a leader, you’re always in motion, keeping your finger on the pulse of what customers want, as well as navigating political changes

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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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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 9, 2017

A Guest Post Announcement by Brendan Smith, Student, West Chester University – College of Business. With the new school year fast approaching, interns are beginning to reflect on their experiences this summer. As a summer intern at Atlantic Health, I have gained a great deal of knowledge that I believe will be useful to me at college, and ultimately, throughout life.

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Ronn Torossian

AUGUST 21, 2017

Wells Fargo bank may just win the worst PR of the year award for the announcement last year that many of its employees had set up huge numbers of fake accounts using the information of real customers. Now, though, it seems the company has followed that up by having to admit it may have accidentally closed or restricted real accounts as well. Customers who own these accounts reported not being able to access funds that rightly belonged to them, according to a report … READ MORE ».

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Business Wire

AUGUST 9, 2017

SXSW PanelPicker allows users to propose which panels they’d like to see take place at the upcoming SXSW conference. Always at the technological forefront, and keeping a strong connection with the audience that helped transform what the conference/festival is today, SXSW continues to place the keys to the kingdom in the public’s hands. Business Wire is proud to announce that two of our very own thought leaders have organized creative, and unique, panels that all communicators can benefit from an

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 23, 2017

Do you work in digital PR? If you work in public relations at all, the answer is yes. The difference between digital PR and “traditional” PR is fuzzy, yet worth examining, because it has transformed our profession in so many ways. And with change come challenges. In some ways PR hasn’t changed that much. We still prize earned media stories that appear in brand-name media outlets.

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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.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 30, 2017

Everyone has heard the phrase “Give credit where credit is due,” but because public relations departments have long lacked comprehensive attribution models, it’s been difficult to correlate data to success and provide actionable results. Improved awareness and enhanced reputation are intangible goals, and their measurement is even more difficult to grasp, especially in the ever-changing digital world in which we live.

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Cision

AUGUST 28, 2017

Editor’s Note: This post was updated on August, 28, 2017. When it comes to getting more people to read your press release, nothing does the job better than a well-written headline. After all, it’s the first thing people see, and if it sucks, they won’t click it to read your release. On the other hand, a killer headline can attract journalists and customers alike to your release, where they can click back to your website.

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Prowly

AUGUST 29, 2017

With major brands from Pepsi to United finding themselves in hot water, the crises this year have shined a spotlight on why planning ahead for one of these scenarios is so important. If we can take any lessons from these situations, it’s that EVERY business really needs to have a plan in place in the. The post Why You Need to Have a Crisis Communications Plan in Place appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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Ronn Torossian

AUGUST 21, 2017

In recent years, tech industry PR has been on a roller coaster. From Facebook and Microsoft doing great things to the ongoing reputation for sexism and sexual harassment that has permeated Silicon Valley’s public relations, no matter what else the industry or region does to make our modern world better and easier. Here are a few examples of some of the most egregious recent PR disasters in the tech sector.

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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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Business Wire

AUGUST 16, 2017

When Business Wire’s Florida team had the innovative idea to host a baseball themed media luncheon, they didn’t know just how effective the exercise would be for all those in attendance. At the event, “Playing Ball with the Media,” communications pros were matched with journalists and asked to “pitch” their stories. A special thank you to the leading South Florida journalists who attended: Rick Hirsch , Managing Editor at The Miami Herald ; Amy Reyes , Editor at Miami.com – Miami Herald’s online

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 28, 2017

At any given time our New York-based public relations teams are managing the accounts of clients from Pennsylvania to Poland. International business helps put a PR agency (quite literally) on the map, opening doors to expanded business opportunities. Given our large number of clients beyond the U.S., we’ve learned some tricks to help erase borders, ease language lapses and tame time zone issues.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 15, 2017

We consider it one of our missions to help strip away the fear PR and communications strategists feel when their executives or clients ask for proof that what they’re doing is working. The PR metrics and PR data that are available to us today can help us do just that, but dealing with analytics is still a little scary to a lot of communicators. Why is this the case?

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Cision

AUGUST 21, 2017

[Note: This blog post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones S7, including E4, “The Spoils of War.” Continue reading at your own peril if you’re not that far!]. Game of Thrones embraces powerful leading ladies. From Little Bird to the Mother of Dragons, each week we are treated to stellar performances of complex characters by talented women.

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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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Prowly

AUGUST 3, 2017

Unlike the outbound thinking which focuses on outputs (how many press releases and how much coverage), inbound looks at the bottom line and measures impact. That impact often comes from an increase in sales which turns PR from just a communications discipline into a management discipline. The post Outbound vs Inbound PR: Why We Need a Mindset Change appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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Ronn Torossian

AUGUST 28, 2017

You made it. You’re on TV. Time to take full advantage of this opportunity. Don’t screw it up, because you may not live it down, and you may not get another chance anytime soon. To help you know what to do and, more importantly, what NOT to do, here are five ways to look right on television. 1 – Make it your top priority. Okay, that invite is in your inbox.

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Business Wire

AUGUST 9, 2017

It’s been happening for a while now. With the number of communications platforms growing at an ever-increasing pace, marketing executives have been under pressure to move dollars away from traditional public relations efforts in order to fund emerging communication channels. In many cases, this money is being redirected to marketing teams with the belief that marketing can meet company goals better than public relations.

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