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Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx: Celebrating a Growing Cultural Heritage | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

Since 1988, the United States has celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15-October 15. During this month, we honor the countless cultural and societal contributions of more than 60 million Hispanic Americans. Also of mention, Hispanics are the largest minority group in the U.S. and account for roughly 18% of the nation’s total population.

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The 2020 State of the Election Part VI

Cision

The sixth in our blog series on media analysis of the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, this week looks at the vice-presidential debates— yes, including that fly.

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The Importance of Platform-Specific Content

Ronn Torossian

The list of social media platforms available to the regular user seems to be constantly growing. Marketing industry pros must have probably heard of most, if not all of them. And while the number of platforms and their type is changing, there’s one thing that remains constant: social media is staying and the public is […]. The post The Importance of Platform-Specific Content appeared first on.

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6 Things Cybersecurity PR Pros Should Do To Stand Out

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Global spending on cybersecurity products and services will exceed $1 trillion by 2021. The sector’s accelerated growth, however, makes it hard for companies to stand out. That means cybersecurity PR pros must be savvy, creative and tactical to ensure their companies are noticed by target audiences. . In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month here are six ways to help providers stand out in the cybersecurity space.

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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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Navigating Deal Communications

Business Wire

Mergers, acquisitions, divestitures – these are some of the most challenging communication scenarios investor relations and corporate teams face. And even in the face of a global pandemic, they continue to happen and impact organizations, introducing risk, uncertainty and, at times, even brand ambiguity.

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Using Our Voices to Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion

PRSay

In October, PRSA celebrates Diversity & Inclusion Month, featuring programs presented by the PRSA D&I Committee. This year’s theme is “Transforming the Landscape.” Please join the #PRDiversity discussion via @PRSADiversity and follow along with our D&I-related blog posts, webinars and Twitter Chats throughout the month. The events of 2020 have profoundly impacted all of our lives, from the COVID-19 pandemic to global protests calling for racial justice.

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10 social media blunders you’re probably making

Agility PR Solutions

Social media marketing has the potential to be the most cost-effective form of advertising any business puts together. It builds connections with potential brand advocates, maintains a feeling of meaningful partnership, and holds the possibility of viral spread for your most important messaging. Most companies make mistakes that harm the benefit of the hours they […].

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Addressing the Small-Cap Dilemma to Capture Investor Mindshare with Four Alternative Strategies | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

Attracting investor attention has been a long-standing dilemma for small-cap issuers, especially due to their lower IR resources. While small-cap companies deal with inherent headwinds of liquidity constraints, lack of sell-side coverage exacerbated by MiFID II, and trading volatility, they are also inherently nimble due to their smaller size. Operating with agility and an entrepreneurial approach, many smaller companies can pivot and profit from a crisis, such as the global coronavirus pandemic

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10 Takeaways from Cision’s State of the Press Release

Cision

Top takeaways from our State of the Press Release report published this summer.

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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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Introducing Job Updates on Muck Rack

Muck Rack

Introducing Job Updates on Muck Rack

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5 Challenges of Working Remotely and How to Solve Them

PRSay

With Google announcing work-from-home plans through 2021 and other giants like Facebook, Twitter and Slack telling employees they can work from home permanently — not to mention the many PR agencies shuttering their own offices for permanent work-from-home plans — it’s clear that remote work is not a passing trend. Many employees enjoy remote work, but they also want to maintain a healthy work-life balance and to feel connected and informed , according to a survey by the software platform Smarts

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6 essential skills PR pros should possess in 2020

Agility PR Solutions

To become a successful PR professional, there are certain skills you must possess. With the rise of technology and many other digital channels, having a degree isn’t enough for a successful career. To keep up with the competition, you need to develop yourself also. In this article, we will see the top skills PR professionals […]. The post 6 essential skills PR pros should possess in 2020 appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Instagram’s 10th birthday – does it really share love?

Stuart Bruce

Instagram’s 10th birthday is a good time to look at its impact on society. Instagram launched on 6 October 2010. Lots of social media platforms … © Stuart Bruce - Instagram’s 10th birthday – does it really share love? 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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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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Demystifying journalist job titles: A glossary for PR pros

Muck Rack

Demystifying journalist job titles: A glossary for PR pros

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Share of voice or share of search?

The Resolution Blog

‘Share of voice’ is a term used to describe how a brand is being talked about against it’s competitors. Share of voice is worked out very differently in Public Relations in comparision to other areas of marketing. This is mainly down to earned, owned and paid media all having different data and what we’re allowed […]. The post Share of voice or share of search?

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Influencer marketing goes mainstream: 3/4s of comms pros increased spend in past year

Agility PR Solutions

As trust issues rose to the forefront for brands and businesses during the ongoing COVID crisis, influencers were found to be among the most authentic sources for brand marketing and promotion—and as a result, influencer marketing became a critical comms strategy in 2020, and the momentum continues to grow. But the industry is not without […].

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Crenshaw Communications Wins 2020 PRSA-NY Big Apple

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Crenshaw Communications Wins 2020 PRSA-NY Big Apple. Campaign for leading event success platform Bizzabo is honored. New York, NY, October 5, 2020 — Crenshaw Communications , a New York-based public relations agency specializing in B2B technology PR, has earned a top award from the Public Relations Society of America New York (PRSA-NY) in the B2B PR category for its outstanding campaign on behalf of Event Success Platform, Bizzabo.

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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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Politifact’s Katie Sanders shares tips for responsible fact-checking through collaboration

Muck Rack

Politifact’s Katie Sanders shares tips for responsible fact-checking through collaboration

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Meet Board of Directors Nominee Ray Day

PRSay

Each week this fall, PRsay will interview one of the nominees for the 2021 PRSA Board of Directors. Name : Ray Day. Location : Detroit. Current title : Vice Chair, The Stagwell Group. Board nominee position : Director-at-Large. Alma mater : Wayne State University. Number of years as a PRSA member : 3. What do you see as PRSA’s biggest opportunities moving forward?

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Journalists speak out on 2020’s impact on media—and how PR can build coverage inroads

Agility PR Solutions

As we work through a rocky year fraught with crisis, misinformation and upheaval, today’s journalists believe 2020 has left a permanent mark on the way they report the news—even in a year with a presidential election. According to new research from veteran comms agency MediaSource, 80 percent of journalists predicted that COVID-19 will be the […].

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Media Moves at New York Magazine & The Wall Street Journal, The Cut in Search of a New Editor in Chief

Cision

Stella Bugbee steps down from The Cut, Elena Cherney promoted at The Journal, and 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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How We Doubled Webinar Leads By Becoming Our Own Biggest Advertiser

Contently - Strategy

The year is 1994, and people are excited about— checks notes —banner ads. No, seriously. The internet was new at the time, and the media and marketing industries expected websites to be a utopia for advertising. “We came with the attitude that this was a sacred ground,” Joe McCambley, who helped create one of the first banner ads, told Fast Company. “The rest of advertising had been ruined and dammit, we weren’t going to let that happen this time.” If only.

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5 Solo PR Pros Share How They Manage Their Time

Solo PR Pro

Written by Jessica Lawlor. Just because you’re a solo PR pro doesn’t mean you’re in this alone. There’s a whole community of like minded people you can lean on. In this monthly series, we ask five Solo PR Pro members to share their best tips, tricks and resources for managing their solo business. How 5 solo PR pros manage their time. This month, we asked our panel of solo PR pros to tell us how they manage their time.

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Five 2020 AP Stylebook updates content marketers need to know

Agility PR Solutions

As communicators, Tier One takes great delight in finding new ways to craft our clients’ stories. As writers, we’re massive word nerds who strive to be clear, concise, and up to date on the latest grammar and punctuation guidelines. Translation: We have the AP Stylebook bookmarked on every single one of our browsers (doesn’t everyone?). […]. The post Five 2020 AP Stylebook updates content marketers need to know appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Media Moves at InStyle, Protocol & CNBC, Axios Has a New Managing Editor

Cision

Maya Alena Allen joins InStyle, Anna Kramer new at Protocol, and more.

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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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On Top of PR podcast Episode 14: Hiring and working with a PR agency with Drew McLellan

Axia PR

Learn how to find the right PR agency for your company with our guest Drew McLellan, CEO of the Agency Management Institute.

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Is 2020 over yet? Here’s how 3 PR pros are approaching the end of the year

Muck Rack

Is 2020 over yet?

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Why your website is one of the most powerful PR weapons you have

Agility PR Solutions

As a business, or even as a professional individual, your public relations is an integral part of your brand that you need to manage correctly. Good PR can provide a lot of benefits, such as enhancing your reputation, boosting your credibility, and has the potential to even drive up organic traffic to your websites and […]. The post Why your website is one of the most powerful PR weapons you have appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.