Melissa Agnes
APRIL 17, 2014
'Melissa Agnes, President and co-founder of Agnes + Day, has been asked by NATO to organize, moderate and sit on a panel for their upcoming conference titled “Social Media: Impact for [NATO] Partners” The conference is being held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, on April 23rd and 24th, 2014. . NATO panel discussion topic and panelists.
Prakkypedia
APRIL 6, 2014
'Why do some social networks thrive, while others fail? I’m sure you can all list a few social tools you eagerly tried out and then promptly forgot. I asked some of my friends if they’d tried and abandoned a social network or tool – and why. You’ll probably find yourself agreeing with them, while in other cases their answers will surprise you: Vern Schulz : The social media app I’ve abandoned (long ago) is Gowalla.
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PR Matters
APRIL 16, 2014
'Sooner or later most of us will have to deal with recruiters, whether in-house HR departments or recruitment agencies. While we know our profile and character matter to help us get a job, it’s interesting that often recruiters don’t seem to understand the impact that their bad behaviour towards candidates can have on their own reputation.
Waxing UnLyrical
APRIL 30, 2014
'I moved to Kosovo in 2012 to get out of my comfort zone. Now I spend my weekends navigating the winding streets of Pristina, dodging feral animals and erratic motorists on my way to my favorite bakery. My modern apartment building is nestled among post-socialist high-rises and ottoman-inspired tenements. From my window, I can hear the call to prayer echoing from the myriad mosques across town.
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.
Lauri Pehar Borsh
APRIL 30, 2014
One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Absent the hard sell, “social media network broadcasting” allows for the opportunity to engage with people on a number of levels, from personal interaction to thought leadership.
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Melissa Agnes
APRIL 10, 2014
'By Judith Delaney, Attorney and member of Agnes + Day’s Crisis Intelligence Team. Let’s talk about the word transparency. A word that, according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary was first used in 1591. In the good old days before web 2.0, when a crisis happened it was common practice for an organization to withhold information, particularly if the information was incomplete or involved an organization’s Intellectual Property (e.g. trademarks, patents, trade secrets) or Confidential Informati
Prakkypedia
APRIL 10, 2014
'Undoubtedly one of the great features of Twitter is the ability to live-tweet something happening right now. Today we regularly see journalists live-tweeting from press conferences and, increasingly, the courtroom depending on which jurisdiction they operate in. People live-tweet from conferences and sports clubs like Port Adelaide Football Club live-tweet their matches (in this case using the #pafclive hashtag).
PR Matters
APRIL 16, 2014
'Sooner or later most of us will have to deal with recruiters, whether in-house HR departments or.
Waxing UnLyrical
APRIL 2, 2014
'Guest Post by Ann Wylie. “Adjectives are cheap. Everyone is a ‘best selling’ author or a ‘sought after’ speaker or a ‘world class’ coach. Nouns are more expensive: How many BOOKS, how many SPEECHES, how many CLIENTS?” ~Alan Weiss, principle, Summit Consulting Group. My long-term webmaster is leaving for greener pastures — Sniff!
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PR Breakfast Club
APRIL 23, 2014
'For most folks considering PR as part of their marketing strategy the actual writing of a press release itself sometimes takes a backseat. Not so fast! Here are some rules to help you navigate the choppy waters of crafting the perfect press piece: 1. Thou Shalt Have a Relevant Topic. This one will get you kicked out of heaven in a hurry. Check the topic again to see if what you’re writing about is relevant news to your readers and not just a fluff piece for your organization.
Lauri Pehar Borsh
APRIL 30, 2014
One of the advantages of using social media networks for creating new business opportunities is the ability to share great information without having to rely solely on the traditional sales pitch approach. Absent the hard sell, “social media network broadcasting” allows for the opportunity to engage with people on a number of levels, from personal interaction to thought leadership.
Melissa Agnes
APRIL 15, 2014
'If you haven’t already come across it, US Airways tweeted an image as an insult to an unhappy customer yesterday that has left our (and everybody else’s) jaws on the ground! All I can say is WTF US Airways!! Who have you hired to be your frontline and what were you thinking? Although some may say this is good publicity, I can bet that senior management over at the airline is in entire disagreement – as are TONS of their customers.
Prakkypedia
APRIL 23, 2014
'Hello readers. If you have been in the audience of a social media seminar or two, chances are you would have seen an Eric Qualman social media video. Back in 2010 when I started speaking on the topic of social media, I remember the first Qualman clip being a big hit on the conference circuit – but it didn’t take long before those in the industry began to shudder whenever they heard the opening bars.
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.
PR Matters
APRIL 11, 2014
Waxing UnLyrical
APRIL 28, 2014
'I am so sorry we didn’t publish for a few weeks. I’ve been traveling a lot and then one of my dogs was diagnosed with cancer. You can imagine how crazy it’s been. So I apologize for going dark like this! Image: Steven Depolo via Flickr, CC 2.0. Business leaders often rock the boat. Anyone can sit back and go with the flow, but only those willing to shake things up will truly accomplish greatness.
PR Breakfast Club
APRIL 21, 2014
'#1 Recognize the massive demand on your time. Young female entrepreneurs are often shocked to learn how demanding it can be on their schedule and time. You will be working around the clock. You can’t afford to stop strategizing, planning, and selling both yourself and your business. Be prepared to make sacrifices. While others around you may be partying, you may not be able to join in and enjoy the comforts of a typical 9-5.
Bad Pitch Blog
APRIL 15, 2014
'Spin Sucks, is a much-needed, pragmatic explanation of the changing communication landscape. The book''s author, Gini Diterich, dives into this changing landscape and clearly articulates how its changed — without hyperbole, fifty cent words or, of course, spin. The book is practical, clearly written and helpful as a result. It''s no surprise Dietrich hails from the Midwest…we’re known for this kind of counsel.
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!
Melissa Agnes
APRIL 1, 2014
'Twitter has recently revealed two new features coming to the platform. On March 26th they published the following message to their blog : “We’re rolling out two new mobile features that make photos on Twitter more social. One is photo tagging, which lets you tag the people in your photo; the other is the ability to include up to four photos in a Tweet.” Sounds cool right?
Prakkypedia
APRIL 28, 2014
'If you look back at the first posts of Prakkypedia, you’ll soon seen that this blog was very different in 2009. Back then, the focus wasn’t exclusively social media and my topics ranged from visiting art galleries through to how iPods have changed our lives. While I did work in social media at that time, the blog was more personal and I was keen to know what it felt like to be a blogger.
Greenbanana PR
APRIL 21, 2014
'In writing about T-shaped career decisions for public relations practitioners at PR Conversations, a comment by Natalie Bovair suggested a tree trunk for the vertical stroke that grows thicker and deeper, but needs (along with its main branches – the horizontal stroke) to bend to the winds. This is a useful metaphor, which can be […].
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Tough Sledding
APRIL 1, 2014
'Update 4/13/14: Latest news story reveals a tale that’s turning downright Nixonian, including shredding of documents that belong in the public domain. I’m embarrassed that so few within the KSU community are going public with their outrage and just as troubled that I must. * * * * * *.
Melissa Agnes
APRIL 3, 2014
'By Garth Rowan, Communications Consultant and member of the Agnes + Day Crisis Intelligence Team. “Never doubt that a small group of committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”. The powerful words of Margaret Mead bear noting and are especially important for organizations focused on crisis avoidance. All revolutions start with a group of powerless yet committed people.
Melissa Agnes
APRIL 22, 2014
'By Patrice Cloutier, Strategic communications professional and member of the Agnes + Day Crisis Intelligence Team. A key part of any crisis communications plan is identifying key segments of your audience and prioritizing your response efforts. This is made an even harder task nowadays because of social networks and the need for a speedy implementation of your plan.
Melissa Agnes
APRIL 16, 2014
'By Whitney C. Gibson, i nternet defamation attorney at Vorys who works closely with Agnes + Day’s Crisis Intelligence Team. Last month’s post discussed the damage that can be caused by false reviews online. The reality is that most anyone with a computer can cause very serious damage to your reputation: upset customers, ex-employees, ex-business partners, ex-spouses and more.
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Melissa Agnes
APRIL 8, 2014
'With apps like Secret, Whisper, Yik Yak and Rumr gaining in popularity, organizations are left even more vulnerable. Perhaps it’s due to the fact that we help organizations work their way through targeted attacks on a regular basis, but I have a hard time understanding why these sorts of apps are continuing to be developed (primarily due to the fact that they facilitate cyberbullying).
PR Matters
APRIL 9, 2014
'I can’t be the only one who thinks former Edelman EMEA CEO Robert Phillips is dead wrong about PR in his opinion piece published in PR Week US recently, in which he claims that “PR is Dead” So I pitched the publication and they kindly accepted my counter response to his views, published today. Hope you enjoy it. . At first, there was some reactive commentary on Twitter when it went online, primarily from Mr Phillips.
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