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Making it Personal

Ronn Torossian

The saying ,“It’s not personal. It’s just business” is said to have first been muttered by an organized crime accountant in the 1930s. Yet, a growing number of today’s marketers have discovered the power of personalizing their messages to consumers on different omni-channels. The Next Step Similar to what author Jim Collins called his book […].

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PR – An Essential Business? Tips for Keeping Your Sanity, Job and Relationships in a Pandemic

Flack's Revenge

It’s dark in here. Let me find the light switch. There you go. Hey, where is everybody? It sure is quiet. These are the thoughts you might have, if you work in PR in the Age of Coronavirus. People are bunkered down. No one knows for sure when the crisis will end. Media and social channels can’t focus on anything else. We are all adjusting to the new, shut-in normal.

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What’s on the mind of PR pros right now

Cision

Our PR Manager's takeaways from a recent webinar hosted by PR Couture, a resource and blog for PR and marketing professionals.

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State of PR Around the Globe | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

The With Global Alliance is an international network of agencies specializing in tech PR and marketing. The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting agencies around the world in a variety of ways. Each country and region is at different points in the lifecycle of the virus and its economic impact.

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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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[Webinar] Using Data to Grow Your PR Budget & Your Team

Onclusive

Speaker & Webinar Info. Clarissa Horowitz. VP of Marketing, BitGo. Sara Eberle. Director, Global Public Relations, Sophos. Lona Therrien. Sr Director, Global Corporate Communications, Mimecast. Enid Maran. Managing Director, Onclusive. Date / Time: April 30th, 2020 at 1:00PM EST. In This Webinar You’ll Learn: What data and metrics are most important to executives.

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Newsjacking with David Meerman Scott

PR for Anyone

“You can provide value to others through your expertise.” Christina Daves (02:10-02:15) Every news story breaks in a typical bell-shaped curve. When you understand that news cycle and you have particular expertise, reporters and editors are going to look for your expertise, and that's your moment to jump in there. In this week's episode, Christina Daves welcomes her special guest to talk about newsjacking.

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Media Relations in the Age of Coronavirus and Other Natural or Manmade Disasters | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

When a major disaster hits, whether it’s COVID-19 or another event that puts people, property and businesses in peril, it's often difficult to understand the best path forward to approaching the media. Although companies may have information or announcements that can benefit the public, there is a sensitive line between providing helpful and valuable information and being seen as trying to profit on the back of a tragedy.

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How to Maintain Relationships With Journalists During the Pandemic

PRSay

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating unprecedented challenges for the news media. Social distancing has forced journalists to change nearly every aspect of how they do their jobs as they navigate a new way of reporting amid the biggest health crisis in a century. For communicators, that means nearly everything you thought you knew about interacting with the news media has been turned upside down.

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Starting A New Job, But On Zoom

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It’s safe to say that things have changed dramatically for most people in just three weeks. For me, they’ve changed even more. It was only 12 days ago that I began my first week at Crenshaw Communications, a technology PR agency in Manhattan. I was really looking forward to starting my new job, getting to know everyone, and joining the company’s Thursday happy hours.

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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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Steve Barrett on PR: World will never be the same again

Steve Barrett on PR

The coronavirus pandemic is causing fundamental changes to significant parts of our daily lives that will result in a new normal once COVID-19 is defeated.

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Five Data Points Busy PR Pros Should Be Watching | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

You put a lot of time into your release, perfecting the right message and selecting the right distribution to reach your audience. But you’re not done - you still need to measure your results. How do busy communicators know which data points are most important to review when their time is limited? We looked at the most used areas of our analytics report, NewsTrak , and break down the top five data points our clients are focusing on the most.

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A Guide to Narrative Driven PR

Ronn Torossian

Public relations professionals perform any number of vital roles within an organization, but there is one area in particular in which PR skills are essential: narrative development. Narrative-driven PR puts an industry narrative at the centre of an outward-focused and organization-specific communications program. It refers to a raft of content marketing, social media, digital marketing […].

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The fight against COVID-19 is a war—how companies are adopting military skills

Agility PR Solutions

War and conflict have been a ceaseless part of human history. The battle against the COVID-19 virus is an enemy no nation has ever met. COVID-19 never tires, COVID-19 ceaselessly attacks, and COVID-19 is a survivor. COVID-19 is an awesome enemy, but like all enemies in all wars, COVID-19 will be defeated. In the battle to defeat COVID-19, […].

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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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5 Reasons to Over-Communicate With Your Audiences Right Now – and What to Say

Garrett Public Relations

As we catch our breath from the past few weeks of dealing with the coronavirus quarantine, one thing has become apparent – companies are anxious to keep in touch with their audiences. They’re just not sure what to say to them. With our daily routines as we know them on pause for now, brands are […]. The post 5 Reasons to Over-Communicate With Your Audiences Right Now – and What to Say appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH.

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Muddling through the COVID-19 crisis: celebrating human spirit and ingenuity

Stephen Waddington

I’m muddling through the COVID-19 crisis, just like you, but I am starting to think about what might come next. Is it possible to have a good crisis? It’s too early to say but the dad in my Instagram feed who lit a fire pit and camped in the garden with his kids last night gives me hope. Likewise the mum I work with who has split her day with her husband to manage work and the demands of a household with two young children.

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Digital PR Metrics That Determine Campaign Success

Ronn Torossian

Successful digital PR is one part time-tested strategy borrowed from traditional PR and one part targeted SEO involving quality backlinks, social media mentions, and shared content. One of the primary focuses of digital PR is finding and attracting customers by connecting with them where they are online and using terms and ideas that will appeal […].

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How journalists can practice self-care amid COVID-19

Muck Rack

How journalists can practice self-care amid COVID-19

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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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4 ways technology is transforming PR in 2020

Agility PR Solutions

Technology is changing every facet of business management, and the PR department is not immune. Many factors are contributing to the changing face of public relations in the digital age, and emerging technologies continue to cause disruption. While there are negatives to some of the more cutting-edge tech solutions, those being adopted by forward-thinking PR […].

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Starting A New Job, But On Zoom!

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It’s safe to say that things have changed dramatically for most people in just three weeks. For me, they’ve changed even more. It was only 12 days ago that I began my first week at Crenshaw Communications, a technology PR agency in Manhattan. I was really looking forward to starting my new job, getting to know everyone, and joining the company’s Thursday happy hours.

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How to Ensure your COVID-19 Press Release Gets Published

Cision

Crafting a COVID-19 related press release? Be sure it falls within PR Newswire's guidelines for publishing first.

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I wrote 1,087 Blog Posts, and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt

Ishmael's Corner

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. To avoid taunts of “fake news,” allow me to clarify. I’ve dusted off the post from a year ago that commemorated the publishing of my 1,000th post. The odometer now reads 1,087. Yet, the post has even more relevance today as companies navigate the Coronavirus era, making judgment calls on what to communicate to the.more.

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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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Could Corona Beer be looking at an insurmountable brand problem?

Agility PR Solutions

About 10 years ago a woman I met at a business grand opening handed me her business card. She was an event planner, and her company name included the word Isis. Clearly, the name alluded to the Egyptian goddess of life, but more recently had taken on dark connotations. “You might want to rethink the […]. The post Could Corona Beer be looking at an insurmountable brand problem?

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UK Government cracks down on spread of coronavirus disinformation, announces DCMS inquiry

Stephen Waddington

The Government has stepped up its fight against disinformation on the internet. It may have taken the coronavirus pandemic for the UK Government to take a coordinated approach to tackling fake news but today’s move to create a Rapid Response Unit is welcomed. The unit operating from within the Cabinet Office and 10 Downing Street is tackling disinformation.

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COVID-19 Impacts on the Media: Canceled Events, Journalists Working from Home, More

Cision

The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting media events, jobs, and revenues. Here's a recap of some of the effects coronavirus is having on journalists.

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Mail Order Brides In Philipina

ReimaginePR

Mail Order Brides In Philipina. Philipina email order brides are gaining popularity. Many of these do not understand their background, personal interests, although this is a result of the fact that you’re able to get an assortment of Filipinas on the web. You can also discover you will have the ability to function as their marriage host personally and that most are eager to meet with you.

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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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How PR and influencer marketing strategies converge

Agility PR Solutions

Let’s start this off with some food for thought. What would the first syndrome be if the business world loses the word of mouth effect? First and foremost, this phenomenon implies that nobody talks about anything else outside their first-tier affairs. Imagine the cream of e-commerce websites abandoned to silence. They are alone, untouchable, and […].

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Financial Relief for U.S. Agencies During The Coronavirus Crisis

Buzzstream

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was formally enacted on March 29, 2020. This act provides over $350 billion in financial relief for U.S. based small to medium sized businesses in the form of a collection of programs that can significantly mitigate the impact of the current economic situation we find ourselves in. To be very clear: if you are an agency or even a sole proprietor, whether or not you’ve been immediately impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, we strongly reco

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Doing a TV Segment From Home

PR for Anyone

Hey everybody. It's Christina Daves with PR for Anyone. I want to share what I just did. Because now we're in this really unique time where in order for us to provide value to the media, we're doing it from home. So I just filmed a segment for ABC 7 and I tried to stage it pretty well for them. You can see what I did. I put on my television their logo in the background and I was actually here.