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5 Tips to Optimize Your Content for Voice Search

Cision

Voice search can't be ignored. Here are 5 tips to optimize your digital content to compete in search and increase organic traffic.

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Recruiting in PR: Eliminating Barriers to Entry for People of Color | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

While speaking with a friend who is in the process of applying to law school, the topic of the lack of minorities in this particular school came up during a conversation with an admissions officer. When prompting the admissions officer to delve into some of the ways they’re increasing their diversity and reasons why their program has traditionally lacked diversity in the past, the response was, “if I’m being honest, we just don’t get the applicants.”.

Blogging 335
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The Art Of Analyst Relations: A PR POV

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Media relations is a huge part of any PR program , given the third-party validation that comes with earned media. But for B2B companies — particularly in the technology space — sometimes the best way to get in front of a key audience isn’t just with trade and business press, but through industry analyst reports that influence media and customers.

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Startup PR & How to Get Lift-Off For Your Launch

Onclusive

Communications challenges can halt PR founders before they get started. We recently collaborated on an in-depth whitepaper produced by Business Wire. Titled “Startup PR: How to get lift-off for your launch”, the paper addresses some of the challenges that startup PR professionals can encounter. A little planning and proper strategy can go a long way toward developing an effective PR strategy.

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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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Social Media and PR: 5 Brands That Got It Right

Cision

See how five companies successfully and creatively use social media in their PR strategies.

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10 Things To Know Before Dating a PR Pro

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It’s Valentine’s Day, the traditional holiday for couples, and an occasion to show how much we appreciate the special people in our lives. Let’s face it – dating can be awkward and uncomfortable. Many PR pros have very strong, type-A personalities and can seem intimidating, especially on first dates. In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are a few things you should know about the PR person you may be dating. .

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The Best Free Tools to Monitor Hashtag Performance

Brand24

Check our list of top tools to monitor hashtag performance. Some of them are completely free, some offer a free trial. The post The Best Free Tools to Monitor Hashtag Performance first appeared on Brand24 Blog.

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There’s a right way—and a wrong way—to leverage newsjacking

Muck Rack

There’s a right way—and a wrong way—to leverage newsjacking

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Happy Year of the Ox! Celebrate Chinese New Year with These 4 Perfect Press Release Tips | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

Chinese New Year (CNY) is just around the corner! Also commonly referred to as the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year in China, t his year’s celebration of the Year of the Ox begins February 12, 2021, and lasts through February 22, 2021. In Chinese culture, the ox is considered industrious and methodical. Consequently, the Year of the Ox is a time when hard work will be rewarded.

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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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Selling on Social Media

Ronn Torossian

In January 2020, more than half the world’s population was using social media, according to data from Statista. That’s 3.8 billion users out of a total of 7 billion people! For the same period and in the U.S. alone, 79% of Americans had a social media profile. What began as a way for friends and […]. The post Selling on Social Media appeared first on.

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How a PR agency can contribute to your communications strategy, and how to select the right agency for your business

Onclusive

A successful communications strategy is the driving force behind building trust among all of your stakeholders, enhancing your corporate reputation and establishing your company as a leader in your industry. A strong PR agency that aligns with and understands your business can be an invaluable strategic adviser and resource for your brand in this endeavor.

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Media pitch coach: The art of finding and shaping the story

Muck Rack

Media pitch coach: The art of finding and shaping the story

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Authentic Representation Matters for Businesses to Outperform Financially

Business Wire

A 2020 Catalyst report delivers compelling motivation for business leaders to work harder to reach more diverse customers: People of color hold a growing share of buying power in the American economy. Consumer spending by women worldwide reached an estimated US$31.8 Trillion in 2019. Buying power of the global LGBT population rose to about US$3.6 Trillion.

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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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Empowering Social Employees

Ronn Torossian

Next to glowing customer comments, employees rave about the brand or their company’s service rank up there for credibility and favorability. Why? One of the reasons is that they have insider information that consumers don’t. They know more about the brand or service than the person on the street. The 2020 Edelman Trust Barometer reported […]. The post Empowering Social Employees appeared first on.

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The Executive’s Guide to Building and Leading an Impactful Communications Department

Onclusive

Strategic communications holds the keys to your biggest brand asset—your corporate reputation. However, all too often there is a disconnect between executive leadership and communications departments. Communications’ contributions may get lost in translation, making them vulnerable to budget and headcount cuts. Achieving organizational success requires executive participation in building the corporate communications strategy, and without this cooperation, aligning goals will prove challeng

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5 ways to guarantee your digital advocacy won’t suck in 2021

Agility PR Solutions

Everyone has seen bad examples of digital communication—especially with the pandemic-driven shift to virtual connectivity. But what separates great communication from the stuff that makes you cringe? More importantly, how can you adapt your approach this year to replicate effective communication for your own legislative agenda and advocacy efforts? Here’s how we’re handling it for […].

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Webinar Rewind: What’s Your Story: How to Tell Stories That Get Heard and Get Results

Cision

Learn the storytelling PR pros from top brands use to get results.

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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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Why ‘provocative’ should be part of your owned content strategy

Ishmael's Corner

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. By Mark Pinsent, Managing Director, Hoffman Europe It’s an interesting word, provocative. Many (most?) people would feel that it has negative connotations; that it’s about someone looking for an argument, spoiling for a fight. Indeed, if you look at many dictionary definitions, these do lean towards the adverse, for example, “causing an angry reaction,more.

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Moms facing a crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic

Steve Barrett on PR

As the coronavirus lockdown approaches its one-year anniversary, the intense pressure on women in PR and the general workforce is starting to take its toll.

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5 ways COVID has changed tourism PR—for the better

Agility PR Solutions

The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has forever changed public relations, especially when it relates to travel. While the virus has certainly devastated tourism worldwide, it has also opened the door to more responsible messaging and more creative content. Here are five ways in which COVID-19 has transformed PR, for the better. The importance of […].

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4 things I learned from a journalist who didn’t cover my pitch

Muck Rack

4 things I learned from a journalist who didn’t cover my pitch

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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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Find Media Opportunities Beyond Black History Month or Other Observances

PRSay

It’s February, the month we mark Black History Month. Often, we use this cultural observance to reflect and honor Black Americans who impacted our lives through their struggles, innovations, advocacy and accomplishments. We conduct rich, high-visibility conversations, share informative content and engage media to share narratives about Black history, culture and experiences throughout the month.

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How to Make an Email Newsletter That Builds Trust and Drives Leads

Contently - Strategy

Over the past few months, you might have noticed that newsletters are hot again. A parade of prominent journalists recently left top media companies like Vox, Digiday, Politico, and New York Magazine, to strike out on their own with a newsletter on Substack, which makes it easy to monetize your content with paid subscriptions. In truth, newsletters have always been a crucial audience building tool, ever since the Acta Diurna were sketched in stone in Ancient Rome in 131 BC.

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A PR insiders’ guide to navigating influencer marketing during a pandemic

Agility PR Solutions

To no one’s surprise, social media use has reached an all-time high since the pandemic’s onset. While the world faced unprecedented changes, engagement increased by 61 percent, according to Kantar. As people spend more time at home, social media is the predominant avenue to reach consumers with captivating content in real-time to drive behavior.

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Friday Roundup: Media Moves at Grazia USA, The Hill & Boston Globe, TechCrunch Announces Promotions, New Hires

Cision

Zoe Ruffner, Channing Hargrove join Grazia USA, Jonathan Shieber, Kristen Korosec promoted at TechCrunch, 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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Why PR firms should manage social media

Axia PR

PR and social media go hand-in-hand. One of the many services under the public relations umbrella is social media. It can be daunting to hand over your company social media channels to an outside agency, but building a company’s reputation through social media is an area of expertise for many PR pros.

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The Crisis Newsroom

Presspage

An online world means that everyday citizens are gaining greater control over the messages they see, believe, share and utilize in their decision-making processes or attributions of brand reputation. In a time of crisis, they may see more information about your organization than during ordinary times; they may believe the real-time accounts of others over you; share the most dramatic of stories (in many cases leaving out facts); and decide in a split moment if they support and trust you.

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10 questions PR pros should be asking SEO agencies

Agility PR Solutions

Historically, SEO and PR have co-existed with some occasional friction, with PRs being frustrated that SEOs are trying to steal their thunder and SEOs not fully appreciating the powerful relationships that PRs have built with the media over many years. It’s true to say that some clients can only afford to hire agency support from […]. The post 10 questions PR pros should be asking SEO agencies appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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