Business Wire
JUNE 29, 2021
2021 has been a big year for Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs). As of May 2021, more than $100 billion has been raised in SPAC public offerings. However, SPAC issuances often come with communications challenges. SPACs are shell companies organized by sponsors and structured to move to IPO and a subsequent merger with, or acquisition of, an existing operating company within 24 months.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
JULY 1, 2021
It’s nearly Independence Day, which is a good time to reflect on what independence means in the business of public relations. Lots of ad and PR agencies tout their independent status in their marketing. Judging from a quick review of the websites of midsize PR firms, most think it’s a differentiator. But what does the label really mean? Is independence a meaningful benefit or just so much PR?
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The Resolution Blog
JULY 1, 2021
Media readership and influence is one of the most important elements of PR planning, but who is responsible for growing that influence? In this episode I interview Effie Kanyua, the Director of PR & Comms at publisher ‘Hearst UK’ which includes Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health and Women’s health, media titles many […].
Prowly
JULY 2, 2021
The story behind the story defines sports public relations better than any other industry. Wins and losses are just one part of sports. Teams, athletes, coaches, and broadcasters benefit from sports PR because specialists share stories that attract fans, often for generations. Further, annual sports events depend on publicists to communicate their missions as well […].
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.
Communications Conversations
JUNE 29, 2021
It’s become one of the most prevalent questions in the social media industry. And, to me, also one of the most frustrating. Mostly because of article’s like Hootsuite’s recent post “How Often to Post to Social Media in 2021” You see, most of these “how often to post” articles always wind up with the same conclusion: you need to post A LOT.
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Ronn Torossian
JULY 1, 2021
Many companies tend to face the same or similar problems when it comes to marketing, with small differences between each issue. To achieve marketing success – whether that means more leads, sales, or traffic – means incorporating different strategies, learning more about tools and the target audience, keeping an eye on the competitors, and more. […].
Agility PR Solutions
JUNE 29, 2021
All PR professionals should understand how to write effective press releases. Why? Because press releases: Garner media coverage. Are a cost-effective promotion tool. Help launch new products, break news, and manage crises. Boost brand awareness and reputation. Help build backlinks with trusted news sites In short, press releases are great sales tools.
Cision
JULY 1, 2021
Angela Dewan appointed International Editor for Climate at CNN; Emily White joins MoneySavingExpert.com; Jenny Desborough becomes SEO Reporter at Newsweek.
PRSay
JUNE 28, 2021
In the early summer of 2020, I decided to resign from my position as head of communications at a medical-research institute in San Diego. It was a well-paid, full-time position with great benefits. I loved the organization and admired the team of professionals with whom I worked, in an industry that benefits human health. Yet, I had been unhappy with the job’s lack of flexibility and professional development opportunities.
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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.
Ronn Torossian
JUNE 28, 2021
Pinterest has alluring images of what people like and hence would love to buy. Pinterest has 478 million monthly active users and was able to grow its user base by 19.5% in just three quarters. Users are predominantly female. Six out of ten users are female, and most users use the site for shopping inspiration. […]. The post Using Pinterest to Increase Website Traffic appeared first on.
Stephen Waddington
JUNE 29, 2021
Sophie Smith Agencies can claim a proportion of research and development investment costs against their Corporation Tax. It is an incentive aimed at promoting innovation. Our COVID-19 UK Public Relations report has kickstarted a series of industry conversations about what drives innovation in communication and professional services. More on that to come.
Cision
JUNE 28, 2021
Top ESG news and trends IR pros need to know about now.
Agility PR Solutions
JUNE 28, 2021
YouTube is an incredibly powerful network. Creating a video, optimizing it, and getting it ranked high on Google for any given keyword are the strategies that need to be focused on by marketers. YouTube is a took which marketers should focus on. Some marketing and digital PR strategies for marketing on Youtube: 1. Research Determining a clear direction […].
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.
Steve Barrett on PR
JULY 1, 2021
The Teneo CEO’s resignation this week following revelations about inappropriate behavior at a fundraiser in May has put the advisory firm’s whole modus operandi in the spotlight.
The Resolution Blog
JULY 1, 2021
In this episode I interview Effie Kanyua, the Director of PR & Comms at Hearst UK (Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health and Women’s health) Effie was previously Communications Director at Bauer Media. Before publishing, Effie was agency side at UK agencies, Splendid Communications (when we worked together), Clarity, Weber Shandwick, Talk.Global and […].
Cision
JUNE 30, 2021
See why these press releases impressed us the most this month.
Agility PR Solutions
JULY 1, 2021
No matter what your career, having the right professional and public image is key to getting ahead. This sometimes can be hard to navigate, particularly if you’re a freelance writer who is trying to balance making an income with keeping your readers interested and following your career. If you are a self-published author who wants […]. The post 4 comms visibility tips for self-published authors appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.
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!
Reputation Us
JUNE 28, 2021
Each year the Nonprofit Association of Oregon (NAO) and ReputationUs , an Oregon-based reputation management firm, offers one NAO nonprofit member with six-months of pro bono reputation management support (a $14,000 value) through the Nonprofit Reputation Program. In late 2020, Equine Outreach—a horse rescue and sanctuary nonprofit in Bend—was selected as the 2021 Nonprofit Reputation Program recipient.
Stephen Waddington
JUNE 30, 2021
Voice is evolving from an interface to a distinct channel according to the Voice Consumer Index. Popular applications include search, information, entertainment and travel. Data on the adoption of voice technologies by consumers is hard to find. It’s an area of the media and technology that organisations such as Ofcom or ONS don’t yet track. That has changed thanks to the Voice Consumer Index published by Vixen Labs in partnership with the One Voice Network.
Cision
JULY 1, 2021
As we head into the second half of the year, mark your calendar with these upcoming events for journalists, bloggers, and freelancers.
Agility PR Solutions
JULY 1, 2021
Have you heard the news? Business chat isn’t just for customer service anymore. In fact, chat is poised to be the next big thing for U.S commerce, with 82 percent of millennials wanting to make purchases via chat apps like the ones they use to talk to friends and family. Indeed, 88 percent of millennials […]. The post Spread the news: Millennials want to do business on chat—and businesses need to catch up appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.
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Sword and the Script
JUNE 30, 2021
Following a tumultuous year, 80% of PR and comms professionals say organizations place a greater value on comms, according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey. Organizations value communications more than ever. That’s according to the 2021 JOTW Strategic Communications Survey – by Ned’s Job of the Week , an email newsletter and Sword and the Script Media, a PR and marketing consultancy for B2B technology.
PR for Anyone
JUNE 30, 2021
PITCH IDEAS. This is going to seem kind of crazy but if you’ve been following me for awhile, you know this. You need to be pitching national publications NOW for stories that will go to print in October. Hard to think that far ahead. That being said, isn’t it worth it to have millions of people learn about your product service or brand? If you want a little head start on what the magazine might already be covering which instantly makes your pitch a warm pitch because you know they ar
Cision
JUNE 29, 2021
New role for Ali Patony at GLAMOUR; Andy Halls appoined Head of TV at The Sun; George Nixon joins the Money desk at The Times.
Agility PR Solutions
JUNE 30, 2021
Post-pandemic solutions in financial services, and many other industries, will be a hybrid of digital and in-person services as companies evolve from traditional “B2B” and “B2C” services and communications to more personalized “B2I” services and communications—Business to Individuals. In all channels, B2I is defined as gathering and understanding current and prospective customer’s preferences and requirements […].
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Axia PR
JUNE 29, 2021
Learn how your brand can achieve competitive separation with our guest, Stan Phelps. Guest: Stan Phelps is the founder of PurpleGoldfish.com. He is a Forbes Contributor, IBM Futurist, and a keynote speaker.
PR for Anyone
JUNE 29, 2021
How to Be on TV Shows: Think about what is going on in the world right now, what is trending, what holidays are coming up and think about how you can pitch a story around that. Do you have industry insight on what is happening? Are you an expert in an industry that relates to what is happening? If you can relate to current events, use that to get yourself on TV.
Cision
JULY 2, 2021
Alana Peden promoted at StyleCaster, Helier Cheung promoted at WaPo, and more.
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