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PR Tips On Being A Quotable Media Resource

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Photo by CoWomen from Pexels. To promote professional expertise and build visibility, it helps to be a media resource – that’s what keeps PR agencies in business. It’s also why it hurts when, after investing in researching and shaping a potential story, an interview doesn’t make its way past the initial phone call. How can subject-matter experts maximize their chances of success?

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How Companies can Improve Veteran Relations, from a Veteran

Cision

Businesses have to make a conscious effort to include veterans in their diversity initiatives. Here are five tips on how to do just that, from a veteran.

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4 Things Brands Are Doing to Create Successful Influencer Marketing Campaigns

5W PR

Influencer marketing has become a highly effective way for businesses to increase their brand exposure and get more sales. Despite how easy it may look, there’s a lot of planning that goes on behind the scenes to achieve what seems to be enviable results. Businesses that have cracked these five tricks are enjoying huge returns. Using Micro-influencers.

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How to Level Up from Media Relations to Strategic Communications

Solo PR Pro

This is a guest post written by Jessica M. Graham, APR, Fellow PRSA. The post first appeared on Fixonix Consulting. You may have seen recent social media posts by journalists, bemoaning the increasing number of “PR people” who contact them daily. What’s behind it? The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics just released data showing that there are six “public relations specialists” for every one reporter.

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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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5 Ways to Overcome Challenges New PR Pros Face

Culpwrit

By Tim Johnson Whether you enter the profession right out of college or transition from another area, you will face challenges when starting your communications career. Here are five of those challenges and how you can turn them into opportunities: 1. Learn quickly. When you start out, your colleagues and clients will likely know more […]. The post 5 Ways to Overcome Challenges New PR Pros Face appeared first on culpwrit.

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Effectively Engage and Build Your Community Through Podcasting

Deirdre Breakenridge

A Guest Post by Christy Maguire, Graduate Student at American University, PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner. Podcasting is the quickest growing communications medium, and it seems like everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. Research shows that there are more than 750 million podcasts and that 22% of Americans over age 12 have listened to a podcast in the past week.

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UK Media Moves including Metro, The Independent, The Guardian, Hearst and more!

Cision

The Guardian chooses a new Chief Theatre Critic, Hearst has made changes in their Homes and Lifestyle Division, and The Independent has a new Deputy Lifestyle Editor.

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Taking PR Inspiration From the Launch of Disney+

PRSay

The streaming wars have hit their peak. On Nov. 12, Disney+ officially launched with more than 7,500 TV episodes, 500 movies and the promise of loads of content, bringing the entertainment giant to the forefront of the streaming world. Even before its official launch, the service reportedly had more than 1 million subscribers. Estimates showed that Disney+ could attract 82 million by 2024.

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Conservative Party in dodgy postal vote Google ad data capture

Stephen Waddington

The Conservative Party is running a Google Ad campaign targeting voters seeking to register to postal vote. It’s a dodgy means of data capture. Polling Day on 12 December will be a cold day with limited day light hours. Postal voting is likely to be popular. The Conservative Party postal vote Google ad appeared at the top of the page in search results today above the official Electoral Commission and Government websites for voter registration.

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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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Is Influencer Marketing In Trouble? How Murky Waters Could Signal Trouble Ahead

Ronn Torossian

Influencer marketing, as perennially popular as it has been, has always been a bit of a mystery. Yes, the tactic obviously works well or so many brands would not employ it. However, the lack of transparency and standardization within this segment of the digital marketing industry can be problematic, as can the fluidity of metrics […]. The post Is Influencer Marketing In Trouble?

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How to Plan for a Stress-Free Earnings Day [Webinar Recap]

Business Wire

When it comes to issuing your most valuable news, a streamlined process can greatly lower your risks. But how do you streamline your earnings disclosure requirements and what steps can be taken to reduce versioning, timing and distribution risks when it comes to your earnings and regulatory filings?

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He fired me and Launched my Career in Tech PR

Flack's Revenge

People sometimes wonder how I started out in engineering and wound up in PR. Something that happened recently really made an impression and brought my career journey full circle, 35 years later. Read on to learn more, and I hope you enjoy the story! Geeking out with Audio. I was walking the NAB show aisles at the Javits Center in NYC a few weeks ago, taking in the exhibits and scouting new business when I decided to check out the neighboring AES (audio engineering society) show.

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4 Reasons Why Your Content Needs Insights From Thought Leaders

Prowly

Are you looking to create great content that’ll attract more readers to your website or blog? One of the. best ways to do this is by grabbing the attention of thought leaders or big players. in your niche or industry and leverage their star power. The post 4 Reasons Why Your Content Needs Insights From Thought Leaders appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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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 Communicator's Funnel: Updated for 2020 and Beyond

Cision

The Communicator's Funnel is a framework that helps PR pros prove the value of their work with real data.

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Press releases—the most surprisingly beneficial sales tool in PR’s playbook

Agility PR Solutions

When ARPR embarked on gathering data for our inaugural tech marketing report, I thought I knew what we would find. Each month, I review dozens of tech public relations and integrated marketing reports. For years now, I’ve seen how impactful media coverage is on lead generation. What I didn’t expect to find, however, was the […]. The post Press releases—the most surprisingly beneficial sales tool in PR’s playbook appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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A Crisis Ready World Is All Of Our Responsibility — Let’s Discuss The Individual Steps Towards Achieving This.

Melissa Agnes

I sit on the Global Advisory Board of the Institute for Strategic Risk Management (ISRM) —which is an amazing organization that I’m extremely proud and honored to be a part of—and I’ll be in Geneva this coming week to attend and partake in a symposium they’ve put together for the advisory council and other global leaders working together to look at multi-dimensional globally rising risk with the aim of responding to them now, before they continue to scale and culminate over the coming years.

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On becoming a PRIA Fellow

Prakkypedia

I’m a Fellow of the PR Institute of Australia! Thank you to the person (or persons) who nominated me. This is an honour in the public relations industry and means I join sixteen others who have been elevated to the status of Fellow in South Australia, six of them women. I’m in excellent company amongst these senior PR practitioners and count many of them as friends.

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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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UK Media Moves including The Sun, Wired, Newsquest, National Geographic Traveller, and more

Cision

Changes to The Sun's Fabulous team, a new Business Editor at Wired UK, and plus two new website launches!

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In a weaponized social media age, what do consumers expect from brands during crisis?

Agility PR Solutions

Is your brand as ready to respond in a crisis as your execs might think? With more than half of consumers (54 percent) reporting they use social media more than six times a day, information—whether real or fake—can spread like wildfire. As crisis PR pros know, this environment has created a breeding ground for “bad […]. The post In a weaponized social media age, what do consumers expect from brands during crisis?

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Is earned media the same as PR?

Muck Rack

Is earned media the same as PR?

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Let’s Do More and Other ‘Impressions’ on Measurement Month 2019

PR News

November is Measurement Month. I swear it is. Johna Burke, the intelligent and ebullient global managing director of AMEC, wished me a Happy Measurement Month the other day, so I know I’m not mistaken. Despite the oxygen being taken up by the media’s constant bombarding of the events from Capitol Hill and Pennsylvania Ave., I… Continued. The post Let’s Do More and Other ‘Impressions’ on Measurement Month 2019 appeared first on PR News Blog.

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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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Looking for Retail Industry News? We’re Sold on These 8 Sites.

Cision

As the holiday shopping season ramps up, we’re recognizing some of the top sites for retail industry news.

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Social video trends—new study foresees growing demand for video marketing in 2020

Agility PR Solutions

New research from marketing video firm Animoto investigates how video is changing the landscape of social media, influencing consumer purchase decisions, and revamping marketers’ approach to social media marketing. Based on a survey of consumers and marketers, the firm recently released its annual report, Social Video Trends: Consumer & Marketer Insights for 2020.

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Video: Get to know Matt Conroy, vice president of media strategy, Peppercomm

Muck Rack

Video: Get to know Matt Conroy, vice president of media strategy, Peppercomm

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What Journalists Want: How to Write Better Press Releases

PRSay

Intrado Digital Media was a proud sponsor of the PRSA 2019 International Conference in San Diego on Oct. 20-22. We’ve been issuing press releases for well over a hundred years — since a train accident in 1906 , to be precise. And yet despite a myriad of technological and social advancements, this tactic has changed little in the modern era. We’re still employing the “inverted pyramid” of the printing press to compose them, we’re still using them as corporate equivalent of vanity plates for our

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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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Media Moves at The Information & Politico, CNN Underscored Welcomes E-Commerce Editor

Cision

Kevin Dugan joins The Information, Meridith McGraw new at Politico, and more.

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7 tips for improving every PR campaign with SEO

Agility PR Solutions

Public relations and SEO work beautifully together. Without one, there cannot be another. Done right, your public relations should improve your search engine standing, and when your clients, customers, or business partners visit your website they will see a unified, strong brand. PR works to improve organic engagement, SEO works to improve organic visibility.

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Get Famous Friday: How to Get Publicity for Your Business

PR for Anyone

Hi everybody. It’s Christina Daves with this week’s Get Famous Friday PR Tip. I’ve been sharing some case studies and I want to share another one. I am a huge fan of Help a Reporter Out – huge fan. I am one of their biggest success stories. This works! Absolutely 100%! I love Help a […].