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Ready for the Holiday Season?

Ronn Torossian

Kids may not be permitted to sit on Santa’s lap this year but with more people browsing and shopping online these days, brands need to be tech-ready for the holiday season in spite of uncertainty over what it might look like because of the pandemic. Here’s a look at the important tech tools brands should […]. The post Ready for the Holiday Season?

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Measuring Earned Media Quality to Prove the Value of PR – Edmunds

Onclusive

Edmunds is not just a category-leading brand in the automotive industry; it is also a top media publication that caters to both consumers and businesses. When the COVID-19 crisis hit in March of 2020, Edmunds faced an additional challenge of quickly adjusting its strategy in response to the lockdowns and other lifestyle and economic disruptions. In this new reality, the communications team also needed to continuously monitor competitors’ responses to the crisis and measure how the brand’s effort

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Blogging and How to Avoid Them

Cision

Being a serial writer is a demanding and mysterious craft. Have you committed one of these 7 blog killers?

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How To Set Expectations In Public Relations

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Public relations is known for being versatile, occasionally glamorous, and, yes, stressful. In fact, CareerCast listed “PR executive” as one of the top ten most stressful gigs in its 2019 Most Stressful Jobs report. Some of the pressure we encounter in PR is preventable, however. We’ve all worked with, and been stressed out by, demanding bosses or clients that expect unrealistic outcomes.

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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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Marketing in a Recession

Ronn Torossian

On June 6, when the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) officially declared that the U.S. had been in a recession since February, the announcement compounded a difficult situation for marketers already coping with COVID-19. The subsequent analysis was optimistic that the recession wouldn’t turn into a depression and that it wouldn’t last long.

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How to Make Your Press Release Less Spooky

Cision

This Halloween is the perfect time to ask yourself if your press release might be scaring off potential readers & start making adjustments. Here are a few tricks to turn your release into a treat.

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Scary Similarities Between Halloween And PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

What do PR and Halloween have in common? They can both be scary as well as fun. Here’s what I mean. Planning is the key to both. Ever wait for the last minute to plan your costume and feel like a loser at the party? It’s the same way in public relations. For fans of Halloween the planning starts weeks or even months in advance. There’s thought and research put into the ideal costume, candy, décor and celebration.

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Crisis Communication Plan Components

Ronn Torossian

Crisis public relations can make or break a brand during a crisis. When nightmare scenarios befall well-meaning and prestigious businesses, a diverse range of threats can severely damage a brand’s reputation. While some scenarios are just bumps on the road for some businesses, for others, crises are the beginning of an untimely end. There is […].

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9 Tips for Running an Effective PR Campaign

Prowly

Every effective PR campaign out there follows a few general time tested rules that make the campaign more profitable and more likely to reap results. Putting some of these tips into practice is a good way to ensure that your campaign is more effective for your business whether it is an online business or a […]. The post 9 Tips for Running an Effective PR Campaign appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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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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Deeped Strandh: "För mig handlar PR om att bygga relationer på lång sikt"

Cision

Deeped Strandh har varit nominerad till Cision PR Influencer Award år efter år och tog emot priset 2015. 2020 blir det ingen nominering för Deeped, då han lämnat PR-branschen bakom sig för att arbeta inhouse på SEB.

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Being Blind Has Not Stopped Rachel Carver, APR, From a Successful PR Career

PRSay

Rachel Carver’s challenges during the COVID-19 crisis could have been far more pronounced than those of many other PR professionals. Despite being born blind, she is now entering her 10th year in the profession. In 2017 , she earned her Accreditation in Public Relations. Carver, APR, is a senior public relations specialist for Outlook Business Solutions , a company in Omaha, Neb., that provides businesses with marketing and other services while seeking to create inclusive, integrated work enviro

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Where’s digital marketing trending? Here are 4 directions.

Agility PR Solutions

COVID-19 may not have delivered a business boost to most industries, but it’s caused many more consumers to rely on digital shopping. The trend had been steadily growing but accelerated after the pandemic was declared. Yet, according to Smart Insights, digital PR and social media research they conducted earlier this year before the pandemic showed that […].

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Public Relations and Advertising: Life with or without borders?

Prowly

As a PR professional, everyone always told you that good publicity is gained for free, and if you can publish just by pitching to the right journalist and selling the story to a high-end magazine: the world is yours! But well well well, have you ever been contacted by the magazine’s advertising team when their […]. The post Public Relations and Advertising: Life with or without borders?

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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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Staffan Bruzaeus, Narva: Så påverkar ESEF svenska noterade bolag

Cision

Vi tog kontakt med Staffan Bruzaeus, partner på Narva och chef för byråns erbjudande inom finansiell kommunikation, kring hur byrån ser på vilken inverkan ESEF kommer att få på svenska noterade bolag.

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Apply for the 2021 Nonprofit Reputation Program (Free for NAO members)

Reputation Us

An organization’s reputation is critical and must be managed effectively and proactively. For nonprofits, it’s no different and may be even more important today, given the ongoing health, social, and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Want to know how your nonprofit organization is viewed in the community; by those you serve, by donors, by stakeholders?

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5 ways to help ensure your company culture matches your mission

Agility PR Solutions

Walk the talk! No one likes hypocrites, including companies that proudly state what they stand for, yet don’t seem to demonstrate that in their behaviors or workplace culture. It’s even more difficult if you happen to work at a place where this mission-culture dissonance exists. This can hurt morale, customer service and the overall company. […].

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How to Create a Digital Knowledge Management Strategy to Improve Your Brand’s Reputation

Prowly

Managing your brand’s online reputation is critical to the success of your business. For one thing, your brand’s reputation can be the difference between converting new leads and losing them for good. Case in point, studies show the modern consumer is 4.1 times more likely to trust brands with a strong, central purpose and a […]. The post How to Create a Digital Knowledge Management Strategy to Improve Your Brand’s Reputation appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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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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Black History Month Employee Spotlight: Jermaine Haughton

Cision

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we're celebrating our employees from the BAME community.

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ICON Recap: Panel Explores Fact-Checking and Disinformation

PRSay

After her keynote speech at PRSA’s ICON 2020 virtual conference today, author Nina Jankowicz, disinformation fellow at the Wilson Center in Washington, D.C., moderated a panel discussion on how communicators can help counter misinformation and disinformation. Joining her were Marianna Spring , a reporter who covers disinformation and social media for BBC News in London; Neil Brown, president of the Poynter Institute for Media Studies in St.

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Becoming agile: Adapting to new COVID changes in consumers’ communications preferences

Agility PR Solutions

As COVID once again infiltrates our societal fabric, brands and businesses must again pivot to remain relevant as consumers’ preferences are forced to change—and much of this adaptation will be in how they choose to communicate. New research from cloud communications leader Vonage examines these changing consumer preferences and behaviors, and how businesses and service providers need […].

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Fake news fools news media with Woolworths high street relaunch

Stuart Bruce

One reason I’m passionate about saving mainstream news media is that it isn’t susceptible to fake news as it employs qualified journalists with expertise in … © Stuart Bruce - Fake news fools news media with Woolworths high street relaunch was first published on Stuart Bruce's PR Futurist by Stuart Bruce - Modernising public relations and communications for the digital age.

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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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Joe Coveney om OTC Markets och cross border-trading

Cision

OTC-handel (Over the Counter) i USA är en marknad som nordiska börsbolag kan använda sig av även om man inte är noterad på de amerikanska börserna.

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Understanding public feeling part 2: Crisis Communications

The Resolution Blog

The second episode in our ‘public feeling’ mini-series, Stella Bayles interviews author and crisis communications expert, Amanda Coleman, on why understanding ‘how the public is feeling during a time of crisis’ is paramount to PR strategy. With 20 years’ experience working in emergency services communication, Amanda Coleman is the former Head of Corporate Communications for […].

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PR pulse: Who’s shaping our kids’ political views? Teachers & TikTok

Agility PR Solutions

The future of the electorate is watching, and it’s teachers and social media that are influencing young peoples’ political views, according to a new survey on election knowledge from online education platform Study.com. A snapshot of the survey findings shows: Students are learning the most about the election process from teachers More than a third […].

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ICON Recap: During Pandemic, the Best Leaders Have Been Bold, Clear and Human

PRSay

“In times of great adversity, we see the very best leaders rise to the top,” James Wright said while presenting the workshop “Navigating through Crisis with Confidence: Lessons in Crisis Management From COVID-19,” at PRSA’s ICON 2020 virtual conference. Wright is chairman of the Havas PR Global Collective of agencies and CEO of the PR firm Red Havas in New York.

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Peter H. Paulsen’s Inspiring Tale Continues to Resonate in 2024

Two years after its initial release, Peter H. Paulsen’s book, From Brick and Mortar to Prosperity, continues to inspire readers around the globe.

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The 2020 State of the Election Part IX

Cision

With less than a week to the U.S. presidential election, we wanted to see how the media narratives have evolved since our last analysis of top voter issues with a focus on the last 90 days.

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Top 3 Instagram Growth Services of 2020

Awario

Currently, there are loads of Instagram growth services available, so anyone can easily get overwhelmed and end up choosing the wrong app for their Instagram growth.

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Pandemic party planning: How I pulled off my daughter’s wedding during COVID

Agility PR Solutions

Planning an event during a pandemic takes creativity, flexibility, and a can-do attitude. And I should know; I planned and *safely* hosted my daughter’s wedding this fall! It’s been quite the stressful road to the aisle for so many With the advent of the coronavirus brides and grooms, best plans were suddenly ruined, cancelled or […]. The post Pandemic party planning: How I pulled off my daughter’s wedding during COVID appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.