Cision

MAY 30, 2017

This post is an excerpt from the e-book, Listen: 5 Social Audiences Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore. . Are you listening—REALLY listening—to your customers, even (perhaps especially) those that are upset? When Erin Pepper began her job as head of marketing and guest relations at Le Pain Quotidien, a chain of 200+ bakery cafes, she announced to the management team a controversial plan: “I want to triple the number of complaints we get from customers,” she proclaimed.

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Onclusive

MAY 18, 2017

Historically, PR has been a bit of a black box in terms of how much it “helps.” That’s because the success of a PR campaign has been incredibly difficult to measure with any accuracy, until recently. We now have access to PR data that does for PR what AdTech tools have done for the measurement […].

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 23, 2017

A Guest Post By Maris Callahan, Director of Public Relations for Donuts Inc. Fast forward almost ten years and blogging is so ubiquitous that not only are blogs supplanting traditional media channels as sources for breaking news, practically every single company I can think of has one. A good public relations professional will counsel their client to have a blog or content hub as a way to showcase thought leadership, earned media placements, company news, and announcements, and engage with fans

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Business Wire

MAY 11, 2017

The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and the USC Center for Public Relations at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism have released a new report that offers a candid look at how marketers plan to tackle public relations in the upcoming years. The most eye-opening data found in the report is that 75% of respondents answered that they plan on increasing PR budgets over the course of the next five years.

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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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Ronn Torossian

MAY 1, 2017

I recently spoke to NBC about Fox News Channel’s firing of Bill O’Reilly, which stirred up the public’s interest and indignation. 21st Century Fox, the parent of Fox News Channel, said in a statement, “After a thorough and careful review of the allegations, the company and Bill O’Reilly have agreed that Bill O’Reilly will not be returning to the Fox News Channel.”.

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Cision

MAY 11, 2017

Social media—or shared media as we refer to it in the PESO model —is increasingly becoming your most important brand communications channel. Not only does it give you an unprecedented ability to get to know and build relationships with journalists and industry influencers you want to work with, it’s a direct communication line between you and your customers.

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Onclusive

MAY 10, 2017

There’s a laundry list of myths about public relations jobs, one of which is that PR jobs are glamorous. My coworker Rachel Berk explained this well: “Sure, we attend some high-brow events, tech conferences can be thrilling, and every once in a while you may find yourself giddy with excitement if a New York Times […].

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 8, 2017

A Guest Post by Simon Locke, Founder & CEO, CommunicationsMatch TM. Almost four in 10 respondents to a survey of corporate communications, marketing and industry leaders for CommunicationsMatch’s new PR and Communications Agency Search Report said they were looking to hire new agencies in 2017. That’s a lot of new agencies being hired, but it also means other agencies will be dropped.

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Business Wire

MAY 10, 2017

This article details exactly what content should populate a press release and where it should be found within the release. Use the following as a template and make sure to amplify its message through the use of a commercial newswire such as Business Wire. It's important to remember that while subheadlines are terrific for outlining your news release’s key points, they are not seen by the reader until the news release is clicked on.

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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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Ronn Torossian

MAY 8, 2017

Throughout the past month, the executives at 5W have repeatedly been approached by the media for our opinions on the major missteps made by a variety of widely recognized brands. Here’s a quick debriefing on the latest big brand scandals, and our take on each. Pepsi initially defended the “global message of unity, peace and understanding” that it meant to portray with its advertisement featuring Kendall Jenner portraying a model who leaves … READ MORE ».

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 18, 2017

Recently a journalist posted some basic advice for public relations people to improve media relationships. He said to “read stuff, then take it to reporters who like that stuff.” That’s a little like Elmore Leonard advising writers to “try to leave out the part that readers tend to skip.” Simple, yet undeniable, and harder than it sounds.

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Cision

MAY 15, 2017

I find that a lot of business owners have a skewed idea about what a press release can do for them. They either think that by publishing it, top-tier journalists will see it and instantly want to write about them. Or that once it’s published, millions of people will then buy their products. Or both. It’s easy to get caught up in press release analytics as a way to make certain assumptions about what a press release is doing, but I want to clear the air so that you really understand how it works

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Onclusive

MAY 31, 2017

“Not only does the vacuum give me a coverage report of where it cleaned, but also the time it took to clean!” I shouted in excitement. “That means I can get data around how dirty my apartment is and areas with the most foot traffic!” “I’m not surprised this excites you so much,” said my […].

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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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Prowly

MAY 23, 2017

So you have this awesome, quality content and you firmly believe that your viewers would kill for it, but somehow the traffic landscape defined by hard data in your Google Analytics resembles a boring plateau rather than actual peaks announcing your successes. The post Content Is Still The King, But Distribution Is Your Precious Queen appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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Business Wire

MAY 3, 2017

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or AICPA, released the results of a new survey revealing the startling impact that fake financial news is having on Americans' ability to make retirement, investment and healthcare decisions. Fake news is no longer a simple distraction or nuisance, it is a dangerous tool subverting investing habits and people are concerned.

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The Proactive Report

MAY 16, 2017

According to a new BCG report on Digital Transformation released today digital marketing presents a tremendous opportunity to engage consumers because the ways in which consumers engage with media have shifted dramatically in recent years—and marketing approaches must be reinvented accordingly. However, the study found that precious few companies have realized its full potential.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 8, 2017

When it comes to good public relations , a company can have great potential that for one reason or another is never realized in the form of media coverage. There can be a number of reasons, including bad timing, a poor approach, or competition in the space. But it’s often simply because the company is unprepared for the opportunity. This is why we always want to make sure that a prospective client is truly ready to work with a PR agency , knowing that part of securing media coverage is a w

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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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Cision

MAY 25, 2017

If advertising as we know it is truly dead, what’s next for paid, earned & owned media? This week for the Cision World Tour NYC, we crowded into a packed house full of orange seats to hear from some of the top media industry influencers the Big Apple had to offer. While the event covered a wide range of topics, one common theme was the shifting balance of the marketing mix between paid, earned and owned media.

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Onclusive

MAY 24, 2017

Our in-house data scientist, Fletcher Stump Smith, spends his days building machine learning models that identify news articles relevant to AirPR customers and predict the business impact of those articles. In layman’s terms, Fletcher’s work allows us to solve a pretty itchy problem: the problem of proper PR measurement. Recently, Fletcher gave a presentation about what […].

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Prowly

MAY 8, 2017

Let’s review some of the best free apps available for Mac users. Installing and mastering these ten lightweight tools will allow you to get a hang of your emails, images, and tasks, and will definitely make your working experience faster and more enjoyable. The post 10 Best Free Mac App Store Apps For PR Pros and Marketers appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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The Resolution Blog

MAY 24, 2017

How refusing to offer AVE’s led to two global AMEC awards and very happy clients On May 17th, 2017 AMEC announced the winners for their International Communication Effectiveness awards. The award winners are all leading the way in modern PR measurement but when we saw that Smoking Gun PR from Manchester, UK won two awards we had to get in touch and find out their secrets.

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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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Shift Communications

MAY 22, 2017

I had the pleasure and privilege of attending IBM Vision 2017 as a guest of IBM Analytics. Over three days, we explored the future of analytics and artificial intelligence, from understanding where we are in the evolution of analytics to seeing the cutting edge of how AI will impact every industry. Let’s look at some of the highlights from the show.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 22, 2017

Some say the goal of a great PR program should be to build brand reputation, while sales and marketing actually drive sales. The reality is that the lines between PR and marketing are getting blurrier all the time. The two can and should work together – much like brick and mortar. A strong public relations program lays the groundwork for the marketing that comes later, conditioning prospective buyers for sales messages conveyed through paid media, email marketing, or even price promotions

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Cision

MAY 12, 2017

The PR industry and SEO no longer live in two separate worlds. The 2016 Edelman Trust Barometer states that out of all the people they surveyed, over 60% trust Google rather than news outlets. A strong reason for PR pros to start concentrating more on SEO. In the advanced digital landscape and a mobile-first world, digital PR is already closely integrated with SEO.

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Onclusive

MAY 3, 2017

For public relations professionals, media monitoring can be both tedious and exciting. If you don’t have a system in place that automates it for you (and many don’t), it can take a significant amount of time that could otherwise be used for strategizing. As an employee of a PRTech company, I’m obviously a bit biased in […].

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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

MAY 30, 2017

How To Optimize YouTube Channel’s Graphics To Boost Growth. YouTube is the world’s second largest search engine, right after Google. The platform is being used by over 1 billion users each year. That’s a huge audience, and there’s a fierce competition out there to attract its attention. There are many reasons to create and grow YouTube. The post How To Optimize YouTube Channel’s Graphics To Boost Growth appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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ReimaginePR

MAY 9, 2017

If you’ve struggled to find your story, this is the workshop for you! When: May 16 from 6:30 to 8pm. Where: Verity, 111d Queen Street East, in Toronto. Cost: $20!!!!!! It’s more than 90 per cent off of the usual cost. How: You can purchase at Eventbrite : [link]. Why: Why so inexpensive? We’re discounting this event because we’re filming t to promote our online classes.

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Flack's Revenge

MAY 3, 2017

My post 3 ways to Blow out Influencer Marketing Results explained how network science can identify strategically placed influencers, the ones who can spread you r message far and wide. The post was inspired by Kelsey Liebert’s Moz article about creating the Majority Illusion, and Gilad Lotan’s post The Network is Everything. It’s a fascinating topic.

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