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The Longstanding Value of a Backlink for Digitally Savvy PR

Sword and the Script

A long time ago, Google was the first search engine to truly recognize the value of links. A backlink was essentially one site suggesting another is worth visiting. It was a better way of helping people find information on the web. The more backlinks a website earned, the more fitting that site might be to provide in response to organic, or natural, search queries.

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7 tricky questions reporters will ask—and how to answer them

Agility PR Solutions

Reporters can be a wily bunch. In their efforts to get to the truth, bottom of the story, real deal, or the inside skinny, they just might let slip a tricky question. If you are on the receiving end of such an inquiry, the last thing you want to let slip is a less-than-ideal answer. […]. The post 7 tricky questions reporters will ask—and how to answer them appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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The Launch of the Women Worldwide Video Podcast

Deirdre Breakenridge

In 2014, I started the Women Worldwide podcast to give women a voice and a platform to share their amazing stories and incredible career journeys. My goal was to have guests offer advice and insights on challenging topics and to empower listeners as they navigated the ups and downs of their own careers and lives. I’ve always said, “If the show can help listeners to feel like they’re not alone as they face obstacles, then we’ve succeeded.” Podcasting was also a way f

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Smart Speakers Offer A Clear Opportunity For PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Alexa, will technology change the public relations industry? It already has, of course. We use data analytics to inform our campaigns and to measure campaign outcomes like message delivery or perception change. Social listening and media monitoring is key for many programs, and PR pros have used email marketing for years, even for targeted media pitches.

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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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Marketing Ideas: ‘New’ Product Marketing?

Ronn Torossian

The marketing industry is a crowded space. As consumer attention spans decline and quality engagement becomes harder to come by, marketers are forced to get even more creative. The eternal battle for attention, for a way to stand out, requires marketing professionals to stay on top of trends, have the ability to predict consumer behavior, […].

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Earned media is leveraged by 93% of sales reps—how it fuels leads and revenue

Agility PR Solutions

New research from tech PR agency ARPR reveals the impact of press activities on the lead generation process—revealing that media coverage is an indispensable sales enablement tool for sales teams. The firm’s study, 2019 Technology Marketing Report: The Role of Media Relations in the Sales Cycle, explains that while media relations is often never considered […].

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You’ve Been Served: How To Be A PR Client Service Superstar

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Working in a PR agency means working with clients and making them happy. Yet not all have the same goals, needs, or expectations. But it’s fair to say that the best PR people, like Liam Neeson, have a particular set of skills that keep the clients coming back year after year. Here are seven indispensible rules to becoming a client service superstar. 7 Ways to Stellar PR Client Service.

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A Guide to Breaking into the PR Industry

Ronn Torossian

The days of traditional public relations are over, but career opportunities and the importance of creativity and social media savvy are more important than ever before. According to 0to5.com, “the PR industry is on the rise- a reflection of the growing need for great communications and the growth of social media outlets.” This growing need […].

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Get Your Head Around AI and PR With Adam Hirsch

The Resolution Blog

Adam Hirsh We recently got the chance to chat to Adam Hirsch , former COO at Mashable and current senior vice president of emerging media and technology at Edelman Digital , about AI in PR. We took this opportunity to grill Adam?—?a bonafide tech expert?—?about the whole spectrum of AI and how it’s affecting the PR world right now. We chat about how popular AI is in PR at the moment, the difference between automation and AI, and how to find out what tools can help PRs and their clients.

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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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The Keys to an Enduring Mentor-Mentee Relationship

PRSay

Whether you’re a senior-level professional or a recent graduate, everyone needs a mentor to guide them through their career. These relationships are a special part of our professional development and can have a major impact on our lives. So how can communicators become the best mentors — and mentees — possible? Here are a few ways we can do just that, courtesy of Alicia Thompson , APR, president, Signature Leadership LLC , who has mentored dozens of PR and non-PR professionals over the span of h

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Media relations mentoring—6 strong pitching practices for B2B companies

Agility PR Solutions

Reporters today are under more pressure than ever. Newsrooms are short staffed, reporters are juggling several different beats and are under extreme pressure to deliver “eye-catching” headlines, within very tight deadlines. To add to this, many of today’s news outlets measure and evaluate reporters’ stories strictly on number of click-throughs and website traffic resulting from […].

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#StarbucksCup on #GoT: What to do when a PR lottery ticket falls in your lap

Communications Conversations

ICYMI, a (supposed) Starbucks coffee cup was caught on-screen at Winterfell in episode 4, season 8 of Game of Thrones last Sunday. Predictably, Twitter went berserk. Of course, it took Starbucks less than 24 hours to respond with a smart and uber-relevant tweet: A day later, and people were saying Starbucks already had received 2.3 BILLION in free advertising from the situation.

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Content Marketing and the Future of Sales Enablement

Contently - Strategy

At Contently, we talk about the audience a lot. Audience, in this case, usually refers to the outside world—the group of people who read, watch, and listen to your content. If your content resonates, you’ll be able to build a relationship with the right people who can buy your product. Ultimately, though, your total audience consists of more than just those people.

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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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The Savvy Marketing Behind Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X and Today’s Other Top Music Artists

PRSay

Scoring a hit album or song in the digital era takes more than endless replay on a major radio station. Artists also need a creative, original marketing strategy. Billie Eilish, a 17-year-old pop singer, managed to earn a No.1 slot on the Billboard album chart for her debut record “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” without any radio hits by doing individual promotional campaigns with top steaming services.

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The ultimate guide to generating branded content

Agility PR Solutions

Imagine a situation: you invited your best friend to dinner but he said that he has to work. No big deal, right? So you invite another person to dinner. You’re having tasty veggie burgers and everything seems to be perfect, but then this happens: You look at the other side of the dining room and […]. The post The ultimate guide to generating branded content appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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New Muck Rack survey: How PR teams are spending their time, money and attention in 2019

Muck Rack

New Muck Rack survey: How PR teams are spending their time, money and attention in 2019

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Creating Engaging Headlines for Direct Email Campaigns

Critical Mention

Creating engaging headlines for direct email campaigns can be a tricky business. The sheer influx of emails in everyone’s inbox these days makes it tough to stand out from the crowd. We have tips for making your headlines work for you by avoiding clickbait and messaging that no longer works. Choose your questions wisely. Not all direct email CTAs are created equal.

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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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10 bonus soundbites from Agency Business Report 2019

Steve Barrett on PR

From ethics to holding companies to culture, the benefits of midsize firms and much more.

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PR Pro Who Makes a Difference: NRPR’s Nicole Rodrigues showcases talent with integrity

Agility PR Solutions

Making a difference is what the most talented and high-minded PR professionals do, and Beverly Hills-based NRPR Group CEO and Founder Nicole Rodrigues exemplifies what a PR leader, advocate and humanitarian should be, realizing that giving back is truly what characterizes a leader. Nicole loves mentoring and expanding young minds, as she pays it forward […].

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Demand Digital Dexterity

PRSay

Staffbase is a proud sponsor of Connect 19 — the PRSA Employee Communications Section’s annual conference. Digital technologies make our lives substantially easier but also lead to employees having expectations about the level of technology their company should provide. These tools allow for more streamlined processes, easier workflows between departments and quicker access to important information.

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Creating Engaging Headlines for Direct Email Campaigns

Critical Mention

Creating engaging headlines for direct email campaigns can be a tricky business. The sheer influx of emails in everyone’s inbox these days makes it tough to stand out from the crowd. We have tips for making your headlines work for you by avoiding clickbait and messaging that no longer works. Choose your questions wisely. Not all direct email CTAs are created equal.

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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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Dawn of the Intelligently Automated Agency

PR 20/20

Today, we’re introducing three new services— Automated Press Releases , Automated Performance Reports and Piloting AI ™ Workshops —but, first, the backstory. Artificial intelligence is accelerating change in the marketing industry, and your career: Consumers will demand greater personalization , while wanting to control their data and privacy. Technology will get smarter , intelligently automating traditionally human-powered activities while adding layers of complexity to your martech stack.

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Do’s and don’ts for marketing to a niche audience

Agility PR Solutions

Niche marketing presents a unique challenge. A smaller audience, more intense competition—and more creativity required to stand out. Often, audiences in smaller niches are averse to changing or spending their hard earned money. So what are some of the best ways to market to these selective niches? For this, we’ll use the example of a […]. The post Do’s and don’ts for marketing to a niche audience appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Privacy isn’t necessarily a good thing

Stephen Waddington

Facebook is building a private version of the internet. While that may be good for personal privacy, it’s a threat to public conversation. Facebook’s big play at its F8 developer conference this year was privacy. CEO Mark Zuckerberg admitted in a keynote speech that it’s an area where the social media firm has a lousy reputation. He went as far as trying to make a joke of the issue.

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The Importance of “Being Human” in Marketing

Critical Mention

With the rise of AI in marketing in recent years, data-driven decision making has become an integral part of marketing’s fabric. Organizations now have access to endless analytics that helps determine how successful campaigns were and how to refine their strategies going forward. Although this data is critical in monitoring and measuring your team’s ROI, remembering to “be human” in your marketing strategy is essential to connecting with your audience and creating lasting relationshi

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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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Crisis management when your organization is the victim

Muck Rack

Crisis management when your organization is the victim

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10 podcasts every blogger needs to listen to in 2019

Agility PR Solutions

Blogging is an ever-evolving nicheand since it’s impossible to work with the same knowledge throughout your career, you need to be in touch with all the latest trends and ideas in blogging to engage your readers and promote your blog, While some suggest formal education in the form of a Master’s Degree, this is unnecessary. […]. The post 10 podcasts every blogger needs to listen to in 2019 appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Your Guide to Facebook Custom Audiences

5W PR

Paid advertising can be a tricky business, but with careful strategizing and tracking on the go, it can surely be a reliable source of leads and sales. When done wrong, however, it can be an expensive lesson. The more you know about your audience, the better your ads will perform. Perhaps this is why many firms prefer to advertise on Facebook: the platform offers a host of options for audience targeting.