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Big Tech Has A PR Problem. Can It Close The Trust Gap?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

A new survey of 31,000 people in 27 countries has documented what most of us in PR know – Big Tech has a reputation problem. For years, the enormous role technology plays in our lives and our reverence for brands like Apple and Amazon shielded the sector from greater taxation and regulation. But things are changing, and shifting public opinion is one reason why.

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The truth about news site traffic

The Resolution Blog

Understanding how people interact with media sites is essential in PR planning and measurement. It has been an on-going challenge in Public Relations to understand the true volume of people arriving on news sites due to publishers’ secrecy on traffic figures. There was further focus on this topic recently, when UK news site, The Guardian […].

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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Journalism Industry – What Business Wire’s 2020 Media Survey Revealed | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

Journalists share how the pandemic affected their work and the profession in Business Wire’s annual Media Survey. It’s hard to find any industry or profession that was not impacted in some way by the spread of COVID-19. When trying to think of an industry that was not, beekeeping was the first profession that came to my mind. Sadly, not even that naturally socially distanced job was immune to the spread of the deadly virus.

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Crisis PR: Step-by-Step Guide to Navigating a Public Relations Crisis

Ronn Torossian

Every business should be prepared for the inevitability of a communications crisis, which can come from any number of events – from a negative review to a failed event, even a natural disaster. When these situations happen, companies also have to face another aspect of the crisis – rumors, fake news, and cyber attacks. That’s […]. The post Crisis PR: Step-by-Step Guide to Navigating a Public Relations Crisis appeared first on.

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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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How To Onboard New Team Members – Virtually

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Many businesses, especially PR agencies, are looking to expand their teams to accommodate a resurging economy and recovering business sector. Traditionally, onboarding for new employees would entail face-to-face meetings, all-company lunches and even an after-hours happy hour. In early 2021, this still isn’t possible. While things are heading in the right direction, most orientations will have to be done online, not in real life.

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From 2021 PR Trends to Diversity in Hiring to International PR: Business Wire’s 10 Most Sought-After Blog Posts (Q1 2021) | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

Writing tips, international news distribution, and a frank discussion on hiring practices in the public relations industry – these are just a sample of topics our blog touched on this year. Business Wire’s 10 most sought-after blog posts for Q1 2021 are back, featured here.

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Gear Up for Gen Z

Ronn Torossian

Recent reports predict that Gen Zers will not only yield tremendous spending power in the near future, but that they will also change the face of retail. One of the first to offer this prediction was online media firm Insider, Inc. In November, a Bank of America study substantiated the same by disclosing that Gen […]. The post Gear Up for Gen Z appeared first on.

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Things You’ll Need Before Building a New Website

The Proactive Report

. If you don’t already have a website for your company, it’s high time you started preparing yourself for one. If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that the world is moving online at a rapid pace and the prediction of “in the future there will be two kinds of businesses — one with an effective website, and one with no business at all” is fast becoming a reality.

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Crenshaw Nominated for 2021 SABRE Awards North America

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The Crenshaw team is delighted to be nominated for a 2021 SABRE Awards North America. The 2021 North American SABRE Awards recognize Superior Achievement in Branding Reputation and Engagement from among more than 2,000 entries. . This year, we have been nominated in the Business-To-Business Marketing category for our work on behalf of the National Cybersecurity Alliance “#BeCyberSmart” campaign.

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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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UK Media Moves including Reach, JPIMedia, Newsweek and more

Cision

Richard Blackledge has joined Reach as Digital Publishing Editor; Mark Thompson is now Editor of JPIMedia Online; Rebecca Flood joins Newsweek from Fabulous.

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7 leading metrics to measure the success of your PR campaign

Agility PR Solutions

Can you believe that about 82 percent of PR professionals had no idea how to measure and evaluate their campaign’s ROI not that long ago? Yes, measuring PR campaigns is tricky, but you can’t ignore this process if you want to succeed with your PR endeavors. PR measurement serves to improve your media coverage and […]. The post 7 leading metrics to measure the success of your PR campaign appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Domain Authority, Trust, and Thought Leadership

The Proactive Report

The digital revolution has been changing the practice of PR for some time now. My first class on digital PR and social media launched more than 10 years ago. Most PR practitioners now feel comfortable with social media, but some of the more technical aspects of digital PR still cause their eyes to glaze over. The connection between domain authority and PR is one of those.

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Report: Companies Face a New Era of Scrutiny on Political Activity

PRSay

Companies are facing ever-greater scrutiny of their political activities, with some of America’s biggest businesses still grappling with a response to January’s Capitol riot. As companies reevaluate their role in the political sphere, a new report by The Conference Board highlights considerations and best practices regarding corporate political activity.

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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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More Podcasts for PR Pros (Recommended by PR Pros)

Cision

Add these to your playlist right now.

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PR storytelling: More than ever, home is what you make of it

Agility PR Solutions

The home is a blank canvas, filled with possibilities when it comes to making enhancements, updating design and adding new technology. There are hundreds of products and services that owners can consider for their homes—suitable for both inside and out. And, when it comes to gaining consumer awareness in this space, the media and influencers […].

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Life is not what happens but how you deal with it

Steve Barrett on PR

Communications leads at major companies are overseeing one long political-style campaign in which their brand is the candidate and the electorate is unforgiving.

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Finding the Inspiration to Pitch

PRSay

As arduous as 2020 was, it did provide some inspiring pitch examples you can learn from. And if these could work during a pandemic and crazy election cycle, then you know they can help propel your results as we move into 2021. The common thread among these examples is one thing that these savvy pitching pros did: They exercised their mere humanity and asked their media contacts a useful question, but only after they proved to be worthwhile sources.

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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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7 Environmental News Sites to Inspire You on Earth Day

Cision

As we approach #EarthDay2021 (and beyond), we're recognizing several outstanding environmental new sites.

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Twitter analytics tools to set up a marketing strategy

Awario

Are you searching for a powerful Twitter analyzer? Grab this list of paid and free Twitter analytics tools to find the best one for competitor analysis, monitoring, and detailed reporting.

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3 critical tips for standing out during a vicious news cycle

Agility PR Solutions

When the pandemic hit in 2020, it quickly took over every single media outlet. By consequence, the biggest challenge for all PR and communication professionals during this time was learning how to traverse a media landscape that felt so chaotic and unfamiliar—and one that hasn’t seemed to settle yet. For PR pros, the question became: How do you get in front of journalists […].

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We Are Not Invisible

PRSay

On March 16, eight innocent lives were taken in violent shootings in Atlanta. On March 29, many saw a 65-year-old Filipina American woman be brutally assaulted as onlookers stood by and did nothing. Another assault was also captured on video on a New York City subway train as an Asian American man was assaulted to the point of unconsciousness. This occurred on a train with a number of other passengers, also doing nothing.

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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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UK Media Moves including the FT, Reuters, The Face and more

Cision

Matt Vella is made Editor of FTWeekend Magazine; Alexander Ratz is now Senior Correspondent for Reuters in Berlin; Olive Pometsey appointed Features Editor at The Face.

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How to do news and media montoring: the complete guide

Awario

In this article, we explain how to monitor the news and media outlets with Awario. We go through reputation management, PR activities, and audience analysis and give tips to boost your PR strategy.

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5 PR tips to successfully pitch your small business to the media

Agility PR Solutions

After developing quality products and services, one of the best ways to help your small business grow is to seek out media attention. A story in the right publication may help put your company in the spotlight so that many people decide to check it out for themselves. If you are hoping to invest some […]. The post 5 PR tips to successfully pitch your small business to the media appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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What is a Press Release and Why is It Important?

5W PR

Communication has been dramatically changed by social media. It was because of these platforms that great pop culture moments have been created, and even political revolutions have started by people getting together on them. With companies still trying to figure out the best way to utilize the power of social media platforms, one of the most well-known marketing tools has transformed its original purpose.

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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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Communicators need a PR agency with Dawn Buzynski | On Top of PR podcast

Axia PR

Learn why corporate communicators should collaborate with a PR agency to better share brand messages with Dawn Buzynski of Hy-Vee. Guest: Our episode guest is Dawn Buzynski, Director of Strategic Communications at Hy-Vee. She oversees the communications initiatives designed to promote and elevate the brand.

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One IPO, One M&A and the Best Media Monitoring Solutions for 2021 [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

SEMrush goes IPO; Meltwater acquires Linkfluence; G2 names best media monitoring solutions; Critical Mention adds GA integration; Vetted is generally availability. This time last year was the first PR Tech Sum published after the Coronavirus was declared a global pandemic. I took a quick look back to review what was going on then, and thought the subhead accurately summarizes that snapshot in time: Some PR technology vendors have made pandemic-related announcements, but there’s a bit of “busines

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6 tips for using LinkedIn to grow your PR network

Agility PR Solutions

LinkedIn is the most popular social networking platform for professionals. The platform offers an excellent way to expand your PR network, make connections, and pitch stories. To make the most of the professional networking opportunities on LinkedIn, though, you need a strategy. This guide will discuss how to use LinkedIn to grow your professional PR […].

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