Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 16, 2023

Having a positive public image is important for any business. Whether you are starting out or would like your established company to reach a wider audience, there are things to keep in mind for boosting your public image. Read on for four easy-to-implement additions for your business to help give it a strong image to […]. The post 4 proven ways to boost your company’s public image appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 17, 2023

There's truly no better time to become a solo PR professional — and the data backs it up. If you're considering leaving a traditional agency or in-house communications gig to go out on your own, you probably have a lot on your mind. Is becoming a solo PR pro the right move for you? How do you know if you're ready? What should you think about and plan for before quitting your job?

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The Hoyt Organization

JANUARY 17, 2023

As industries become increasingly competitive, it is important to differentiate your brand from competitors in order to attract and retain customers. Differentiation helps to create brand authenticity. And this makes it easy to gain the attention of your target audience. One of the most effective ways to differentiate your brand is by creating a unique […].

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PR Fuel

JANUARY 16, 2023

Developing a comprehensive digital marketing strategy is key to the success of your business. Unfortunately, 37% of companies don’t have a digital marketing strategy in place. A digital marketing strategy can encompass multiple initiatives, such as. Read More The post How Can You Create a Press Release Marketing Strategy? appeared first on eReleases.

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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.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 17, 2023

Influencer marketing is a superb tool that can take your PR strategy to the next level. It brings your brand in front of new active consumer audiences and engages them in a subtle, organic way. Yet, many marketers dive into influencer marketing without proper research and awareness of its specifics. What they get is a […]. The post 5 influencer marketing mistakes that can hurt your brand and reputation appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Awario

JANUARY 18, 2023

Competitor analysis can be hard. In this article, I will share the competitive analysis framework my team and I have developed, with plenty of social listening tips to help you through the process.

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Business Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

Last year, visitors to the Business Wire Blog were most interested in tips for enhancing and optimizing the performance of press releases, annual predictions and trends, and hearing from guest contributors on specific topics like ESG and international media relations.

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 15, 2023

Video is an integral part of the buying journey for consumers in the digital world. In fact, 50 percent of people on the internet watch videos and product demos before purchasing anything. That’s right. What once was the latest marketing trend has now become a marketing staple. And it’s not hard to see why. From demonstrating how […]. The post 6 ways to use video storytelling to create a connection with your audience appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Steve Barrett on PR

JANUARY 19, 2023

Everybody’s getting excited about ChatGPT and the potential for the AI chatbot to accomplish extraordinary things, but it’s not yet time for the human race to hand over to the robots entirely.

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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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Prowly

JANUARY 20, 2023

In today’s digital economy, some might consider issuing a press release to be an outdated approach. However, it continues to be a reliable and invaluable resource. And it’s not just for big companies with extensive media contacts or sizable budgets, a small business press release can also be beneficial. A good process can help ensure […] The post How To Write A Press Release That Rocks (For Small Businesses) appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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PRSay

JANUARY 20, 2023

Michelle Egan, APR, Fellow PRSA, PRSA’s 2023 chair, joined Strategies & Tactics Live on Jan. 19 to talk about trends, challenges and opportunities for communicators in the New Year. Egan joined the livestream from Anchorage, Alaska, where she is chief communications officer of the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company. “We’re all really paying attention to AI and some of the opportunities that it can provide, and the ways it might make our work more streamlined,” Egan told John Elsasser, editor-i

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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 15, 2023

Amid concerns of an economic recession, brands and businesses are seeing a strategic opportunity to gain market share through increased marketing spend, according to almost three-quarters (73 percent) of marketers surveyed for a new report from marketing solutions firm R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company (RRD). And despite widespread talk about budget cuts, more than half […].

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HMA Public Relations

JANUARY 19, 2023

Are you due for a refresh? In this blog post, Alison Bailin shares more on a recent rebranding project from Maricopa County and covers what elements you should consider when revamping your brand. Check it out!

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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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Prowly

JANUARY 16, 2023

This is the beginning of the new year and we decided to prepare something special for you — a Special Edition of #PRChat. In this chat, we’ll talk with CEOs and PR experts about the latest trends, anti-trends and challenges in PR, and also discuss how to navigate them. From the increasing importance of SCR […]. The post Prowly #PRChat with CEOs and PR experts about PR trends and challenges in 2023 appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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NewsWhip

JANUARY 20, 2023

CrowdTangle is an invaluable tool for journalists and fact checkers around the world and especially in the fight against misinformation. With increasing uncertainty about its future we’ve had a number of publishers and NGO’s reach out to see how NewsWhip could be an alternative. While there is no like-for-like CrowdTangle replacement we do offer many of the same features, as well as a couple of added extras that make us stand out as the best alternative.

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5W PR

JANUARY 19, 2023

We often talk about marketing strategies for conversion, the bottom of the purchasing funnel. However, companies that invest in creating high-quality content for the beginning stages of the buying journey can see significant impact on their overall marketing success – building c ustomer trust, loyalty and retention that ultimately impact the bottom of the funnel when it comes time to purchase.

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 18, 2023

The public relations industry has an uneasy relationship with the Edelman Trust Barometer. A lack of faith in societal institutions triggered by economic anxiety, disinformation, mass-class divide, and a failure of leadership has brought us to where we are today - deeply and dangerously polarised. This is the headline from the 2023 Edelman Trust Barometer.

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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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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 19, 2023

Whenever engaging in any type of business, the main driver of success—whether measured in dollar bills, clients wins, or products created—is one’s ability to drive public relations. Public relations is the bridge that guides your performance, capacity, and products created into marketing campaigns, awareness, and—most importantly—top and bottom line growth.

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NewsWhip

JANUARY 19, 2023

Close to 8% of the world’s population speaks Spanish. With North American, Latin American, Central American, and European publishers all writing in the language, it’s no wonder Spanish-language publications found great success towards the end of 2022. We took a look back at the top publishers and articles from this time. Our rankings are determined by using NewsWhip’s Spike and API technology, which accumulates the aggregated likes, shares, and comments on content produced by outlets in the ran

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5W PR

JANUARY 15, 2023

There are different types of emails that companies can send out to their email subscribers to get them to take a step into the next stage of the buying journey. It’s important for companies to utilize the right types of emails so that they don’t potentially end up confusing their email subscribers, or in the worst-case scenario, completely irritate them to the point where they no longer want to do business with the company.

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Wadds Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2023

A comment by Marc C. Whitt on a LinkedIn post led to me reading his book When In Doubt, Make Applesauce! and a wide ranging conversation about public relations practice. When in Doubt, Make Applesauce!: Core Habits of the Masterful Public Relations Professional is a book about the character and reflexivity of public relations practitioners. It’s a mix of autobiography, reflection, and insight by Marc C.

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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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Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 19, 2023

Companies have to take control throughout a public relations crisis situation to prevent it from developing into something extremely negative. To do that, there are a few things that every business needs to do to be able to handle any sort of PR crisis. Responsibility The first thing that any company needs to do when […] The post 4 critical steps for taking control during a PR crisis appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Shift Communications

JANUARY 17, 2023

Changeable. Temperamental. Unpredictable. Those words sum up the climate of 2022 and early 2023. It has made communications strategy trickier — and more crucial — for organizations of all sizes and kinds. This will remain true, especially as mistrust and uncertainty (around companies, sectors, leadership, the media, influencers, products, the economy and so on) run rampant.

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Maxim Behar

JANUARY 20, 2023

Leading communications expert Maxim Behar held a global masterclass on effective PR practices in 2023 and important changes in business. It was held online and brought together an audience of students, beginners and industry professionals from around the world. The masterclass was part of a series of lectures by industry experts organised by the World Communications Forum Association (WCFA) in Davos, Switzerland, where Behar is President and one of its founding members in 2010.

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PR 20/20

JANUARY 19, 2023

L et’s face it: If you can’t connect with your customers, they likely won’t choose your services or products. And as a manufacturer , it can be even more challenging to convert technical, doldrum information into content that resounds with your audience—and ultimately results in valuable leads. So how can you maximize your web content to reap positive business results?

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

Agility PR Solutions

JANUARY 19, 2023

Smart brands and businesses are making a focus on improving the customer experience a top strategic priority, and new research from identity resolution firm Neustar reveals that outbound communications are closely tied to achieving that goal. According to the firm’s new study, The State of Outbound Communications in 2022, based on a survey conducted by Forrester […] The post How your brand’s voice channel impacts CX: Insights on modern outbound communications appeared first on Agility PR S

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HMA Public Relations

JANUARY 20, 2023

After attending an annual leadership conference, Abbie Fink is sharing more on the keynote speaker, Rick Guidotti of Positive Exposure. Learn more about this nonprofit and how it emphasizes the importance of imagery in this blog post.

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OnePitch

JANUARY 18, 2023

On this week’s Pitches That Placed, we’re highlighting a pitch that landed an exclusive in TechCrunch for an impressive seed funding round. Let’s see why this pitch worked: Let’s take a look at the actual pitch that placed: . Subject line: Exclusive: __ Raises Funds for More Sustainable Packaging. Hi __, Reaching out to offer you the exclusive on some upcoming funding news from __, a digital marketplace built specifically for primary packaging.

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