Sat.Mar 24, 2018 - Fri.Mar 30, 2018

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How The Parkland Students Are Winning The PR Battle

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas high school in Parkland, Florida, a small group of activist students have shown remarkable media and public relations savvy in taking on powerful forces who oppose firearm restrictions. In only six weeks, they may have accomplished more to raise awareness and change public opinion on gun safety than many well-funded groups before them.

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Three Steps to Finding Better Influencers

Onclusive

Gaining respect, trust and social capital with PR and digital marketing influencers in your space is fast become the holy grail of online marketing. But how do you identify who is influencing who? The influencers of our target audience change over time and it is difficult to identify who has the greatest impact – beyond just follower size. Using a variety of analytics, AI-driven insights and social metrics can help you map influence across social platforms and identify patterns with the ke

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How To Master Branding in 2018

Ronn Torossian

When it comes to creating the perfect brand, there’s no one-size-fits-all strategy. Even if there was an ultimate guide to branding, the marketplace and its trends change so frequently that it’s difficult to keep ahead of an ever-evolving space. To make sure that they’re constantly connecting with their customers in the most successful way possible, most organisations will need to dedicate some of their time and energy to staying ahead of the trends.

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How to Make Every Part of Your PR Content Strategy More Data-Driven

Prowly

By incorporating more data-driven systems and tactics into their overall strategy, PR teams can be more confident in their campaigns. In order to put your PR strategies into data overdrive, there are five key areas of focus that will bring about the best results. The post How to Make Every Part of Your PR Content Strategy More Data-Driven appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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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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Tech PR Guide to Executive Podcast Gigs

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Placing your CEO/founder as a guest on a tech podcast is a great tool for PR pros to establish the boss as a thought leader and thereby increase a young B2B company’s profile. Every company has a story, and that story can be a valuable public relations tool — and the best kind of free exposure. There’s a podcast for everything: from Meowster for cat lovers to The Survivalist Prepper Podcast, a show for doomsayers awaiting the collapse of civilization.

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How Marketing Has Changed

Ronn Torossian

Around ten years ago, most customers went to one or two websites when they wanted to find out about a product, then they would consider whether they wanted to buy that product in person, or risk purchasing something online. Twenty years ago, there was no such thing as eCommerce. To learn about a new product, a client would have to see it on television, or advertised on a magazine.

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What Is Your Personal Code of Conduct?

PRSay

The preamble to ENRON’s code of ethics (before their crash) reads: “Moral as well as legal obligations will be fulfilled openly, promptly, and in a manner which will reflect pride on the Company’s name.”. As a professional, you live in the world of conduct codes. Every profession has them; industries have them, many individual businesses and organizations have them.

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PR Guide to Executive Speaking Gigs

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It will come as no surprise to those of us in public relations that 205 million people in the U.S. attend conventions, conferences, and trade shows each year. What we in PR like about such conferences are the opportunities to secure industry speaking gigs for executive clients. So-called speaking ops are a great way to build exposure and often come with built-in media coverage.

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Social Media Guide to Posting on Instagram

NewsWhip

We break down the Instagram posting habits of leading brands such as Airbnb, Forever 21, and Starbucks to see how post frequency varies by sector. Instagram is now a booming platform for brands, with over 500 million daily active users and the news that its rolling out its shopping feature to eight new countries. The […]. The post Social Media Guide to Posting on Instagram appeared first on NewsWhip.

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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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Uber Self-Driver Kills Woman

Ronn Torossian

Ask most drivers and they will tell you it was bound to happen sooner or later, but many didn’t expect it to be this soon. So-called self-driving cars haven’t been on the streets very long, even in test markets, and already a person has been killed. The accident happened in Tempe, Arizona on a Sunday night. According to authorities, the Uber car was in “self-driving” mode when it struck the woman.

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CMOs Regard Measurement as Key to Proving Value

The Proactive Report

Two-thirds of the CMOs polled in the 2017 Marketing Performance Management Benchmark study said the pressure to measure value, impact, and contribution is growing. Enterprise marketers plan to ramp up their spending on analytics technology a stunning 83% over the next three years, according to the latest CMO Survey out of Duke University. One way they’re dealing with this issue is a hiring binge to bring in data- and analytics-savvy personnel.

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Who owns social media?

Stuart Bruce

It was more than 10 years ago when I first debated the question who owns social media. Last week I spoke on the same topic in Zagreb for the European Lotteries Association to an audience of public relations, marketing and… Continue Reading → The post Who owns social media? appeared first on STUART BRUCE.

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Data Analysts in the Newsroom: 7 Ways to Adapt Your Media Pitches

PR News

Among the topics PR people talk about most at trade events is how media relations has changed. The typical comment is that newsrooms contain fewer reporters who are busy covering more beats than is humanly (or humanely) possible. Pretty much gone are the days of reporters having time to be able to schedule casual lunches… Continued. The post Data Analysts in the Newsroom: 7 Ways to Adapt Your Media Pitches appeared first on PR News Blog.

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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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Fred Savage Accused of Battery

Ronn Torossian

Fred Savage is known for his roles on multiple different television programs, most recently the canceled Fox series, The Grinder. But it’s not Savage’s acting roles that has him in the headlines these days. A former costume department employee that worked on The Grinder is accusing Savage of harassment, discrimination, assault and battery. YoungJoo Hwang says Savage “created a hostile work environment” and “displayed aggressive and intimidating behavior” while on the set, especially directed at

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Finding Our Inner Picasso in Portland: The Art Form of Storytelling

Ishmael's Corner

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. By Haley Dowell, Account Coordinator In PR, storytelling is the foundation of everything we do. Not only is every story unique, but the methods in which each one is told vary greatly. A creative narrative for one B2B technology company looks completely different from the ideal story for another, although the end goal is.more.

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Public relations strategy and communications measurement are what senior PR practitioners need most

Stuart Bruce

Public relations strategy, planning, measurement, evaluation and crisis communications emerge as key skills and knowledge areas in the 2018 State of the Profession survey from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). This year’s report is important because for the… Continue Reading → The post Public relations strategy and communications measurement are what senior PR practitioners need most appeared first on STUART BRUCE.

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Editor's Letter: PR leaders take action to create equitable cultures

Steve Barrett on PR

A PRWeek survey showed over half of respondents experienced sexual harassment in the workplace - 31% more than six times - but an overwhelming majority didn't report it.

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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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Measurement, Analytics a Hot Skill

The Proactive Report

Just this last week there were several articles in the news about the value of measurement and analytics. These are just a few of the stories published recently: Forbes: Data Science is the Key to Marketing ROI. This year alone, the U.S. is projected to absorb a shortfall of 190,000 data scientists — and that’s not even counting the 1.5 million more analysts and leaders needed to make use of the information big data supplies.

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H&R Block’s Tax Shred Live: Social media stunt or brilliant marketing move?

Communications Conversations

When you’re one of the largest tax consulting/preparation companies in the country, there are certain events that come up year after year that marketers and communicators are challenged with promoting. Like National Shred Day. OK, so that’s kinda a made up day (I couldn’t find evidence online– save HRB’s announcement –but maybe it is real given there’s a day for everything!).

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2018 CHE Senior Summit Spotlight: Leveraging Partnerships on and off Campus

PRSay

Members of PRSA’s Counselors to Higher Education Section will meet April 11–13 in Nashville, Tenn., for their annual Senior Summit. Ahead of the event, PRsay asked three Section members about the state of their sector. These questions were answered by Tasha Neumeister , communications manager at Loyola University Chicago and a member of the Senior Summit Planning Committee.

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Don't underestimate the Roseanne effect

Steve Barrett on PR

This week's hit revival of the 80s and 90s family sitcom opens a lens on Middle America often ignored by the coastal elites and provides an insight into what drives millions of ordinary U.S. consumers.

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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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The Best Way To Prepare For Artificial Intelligence In Public Relations

Beyond PR

With today’s consumer AI tools at your fingertips, it may feel like you don’t need a computer science degree to understand how artificial intelligence will bring value to the communications process. “Siri, find me the top food and wine reporters. ranked in order from the outlet with the largest audience to the smallest. that prefers pitches via e-mail with phone call followup afterward. in the mid-Western U.S. that we’ve never connected with before.”.

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It’s time to dispel the notion that solo consultants don’t make great full-time employees

Communications Conversations

A couple weeks ago, I had a conversation with a colleague I’ve heard far too often over the last eight years since I began my solo consultant journey: “Hiring managers and recruiters are telling me they’re not interested in me for full-time roles.” It’s a refrain I’ve heard from solo friends looking for full-time jobs for some time now.

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Facebook’s Current Woes Symptomatic of Raging Content Saturation

PRSay

Facebook is an easy target right now. I’m not predicting they won’t recover from the #DeleteFacebook rebellion. I wouldn’t bet against that many super-smart people with such deep resources. But their current struggle is emblematic of a public relations truth that transcends time: There is no channel or platform that will persist as a “silver bullet” long enough for you to make it your career.

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Cloud-based newsroom keeps customers informed during crises

Presspage

Jackson Electric Membership Corp. had, one month before, gotten its newsroom up and running when tropical storm Irma battered northeast Georgia, where the company is based. The storm knocked out power for half of the electrical cooperative’s 225,000 members, who were eager to know when the lights would go back on. The switch last August to a dedicated hosting platform for Jackson EMC’s online newsroom proved fortuitous.

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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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Is Media Relations Getting Harder?

Sword and the Script

Do you feel like media relations getting harder? Chances are you do, but you should know you are probably not alone. In fact, most PR professionals feel the same way. That’s according to a recent survey of communication professionals , which yours truly conducted in collaboration with Ned’s Job of the Week. The survey found more than half (51%) said media relations is getting harder.

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The 4-Step Plan to Build a Better Ambassador Program

Beyond PR

Influencer and brand ambassador marketing used to be an untapped land of opportunity. Now, everyone is looking for the best ambassadors — a subset of influencers sought-after for their authentic voices and true brand loyalty. But higher demand means brands have to work harder to differentiate their campaigns. Google searches for influencer marketing have skyrocketed over the past year.

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2018 CHE Senior Summit Spotlight: Communicating the Value of Higher Education

PRSay

Members of PRSA’s Counselors to Higher Education Section will meet April 11–13 in Nashville, Tenn. for their annual Senior Summit. Ahead of the event, PRsay asked three Section members about the state of their sector. These questions were answered by Michael Hemmesch , director of public relations at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University and a member of the Senior Summit Planning Committee: What are the biggest challenges that communications leaders in higher education face t