Deirdre Breakenridge
JULY 30, 2018
A Guest Post by Simon Erskine Locke, Founder & CEO, CommunicationsMatch ™. Having just written “ A Client’s Guide to Hiring PR & Communications Agencies ,” we’ve turned the lens around to provide insights into getting hired in a PR Expanded world. On our journeys we’ve hired agencies, fired agencies, been hired by companies as communications agencies and consultants, and been rejected.
Critical Mention
AUGUST 2, 2018
The impact of technology on public relations is accelerating. As such, PR pros must determine how they can best leverage technology to stay current. According to Google Finance, as of last fall the “Big Five”: Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft, were worth a whopping $3.3 trillion combined. The tech industry’s accelerating at a pace that’s difficult to fathom.
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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
AUGUST 1, 2018
There’s more bad news on the “fake news” front. It seems lies are more viral than truth – at least on Twitter. That’s the conclusion of a study recently published in Science magazine. Conducted by the MIT Media Lab, it was unprecedented in scope, analyzing 126,000 distinct “rumor cascades” that spread on Twitter from 2006 to 2017.
Ronn Torossian
AUGUST 2, 2018
Looking for a delicious home-cooked meal that’s easy to make? Customers may be able to get everything they need from their local Chick-Fil-A – as long as they live in Atlanta. The fast-food company famous for its chicken in various forms is rolling out meal kits in its home city over August, following a similar business plan to organizations like HelloFresh and Blue Apron.
Speaker: Barbara Nonas, Award-Winning PR Strategist & Communications Leader
Have you ever sent out 100 pitches, waited eagerly for responses to pour in, but instead… crickets? You're not alone - journalists respond to just 3.43% of pitches, and a staggering 73% say less than a quarter of the pitches they receive are even relevant. But here's the good news: these numbers don't have to define your results. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to break through the noise, craft personalized, thoughtful pitches, and build genuine, lasting media relationships.
Prowly
AUGUST 2, 2018
Communicators are trying to reverse this trend by resorting to a very personal and close communication level through chatbots. The sooner you learn how to use them in your business, the sooner you start reaping the benefits. The post Why Your Business Should Use Chat Apps appeared first on Prowly Magazine.
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Critical Mention
JULY 28, 2018
The Simpsons. The Birdcage. Along Came Polly. We all know Hank Azaria as being one of the funniest, most prolific actors of our time. Now starring in a dark comedy as barely-functioning alcoholic baseball announcer Jim Brockmire on IFC, we had the chance to get his insight into generating compelling content, the creative process behind Brockmire and his insider knowledge on the golden age of modern television.
Ronn Torossian
JULY 28, 2018
Exclusivity is a vital component of any luxury brand’s marketing message, so it should come as no surprise that some brands go to extreme ends to protect that exclusivity. But those efforts do not always sit well with the consumer public, and that can create some PR tension for the brand, especially if it mishandles the messaging related to the issue.
Muck Rack
AUGUST 1, 2018
5 major differences between traditional media and social media
Steve Barrett on PR
AUGUST 3, 2018
Ethical considerations should underpin all credible PR practice - not everyone deserves PR representation and black ops should not be part of the communications playbook.
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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.
Agility PR Solutions
AUGUST 1, 2018
If your brand isn’t using Instagram Stories yet, it’s time to start thinking about how you could be taking advantage of this incredibly popular content format. According to Instagram’s latest numbers, its Stories platform boasts 400 million daily users. Not only is it growing in popularity (up from 250 million a year ago), the 24-hour […]. The post How your brand should really use Instagram Stories appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.
PRSay
JULY 30, 2018
One time, a coaching client opened up to me in front of her teammates: “I just got promoted. I’ve worked hard to develop good relationships with the local media, and now I want to do the same with the national media. But I’m scared they’re going to be like, ‘Who is this woman, and why is she bothering me?’”. I know exactly how she feels. I remember when I got to the point where I pretty much maxed out all the local media coverage we could get.
The Stalwart Blog
JULY 30, 2018
As a die-hard Padres fan, I relished in Sunday’s Baseball Hall of Fame celebrations for several reasons, not the least of which came from having something to celebrate about my team who’s current win-loss record leaves even the most ardent follower struggling to stay positive. My relief came in the form of…well…a reliever. Seemed fitting. There he stood, six feet of all-time great standing on a stage where only 225 other players out of more than 19,000 to ever play the game at the major league l
Garrett Public Relations
JULY 29, 2018
Something’s becoming clearer than ever these days. If you fail to connect PR to social media and content marketing, you’re missing an opportunity. Before we delve into why, let’s take a minute to look back. If a tree falls in the forest… Even before there were social media platforms to consider, it was always true […]. The post Are you integrating PR, content marketing and social media for better results?
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.
Agility PR Solutions
JULY 30, 2018
It’s a decidedly socially conscious and outspoken age for businesses and brands, and consumers and employees alike—especially younger sectors like millennials and Gen Zers—want companies and their CEOs to take a stand on issues that are important to them because they feel these “brand stands” have true societal purpose and impact. In fact, significantly more […].
PR News
JULY 30, 2018
If you listen to podcasts in which Hollywood actors and directors are interviewed you’ll often hear the statement, “I love telling stories.” It’s always about storytelling. It’s never about entertainment or making a beautiful dollar. Storytelling is presented as a calling and given a spiritual sheen. Entertainment, by contrast, is crass.
Inbound PR
JULY 31, 2018
Have you ever struggled to get a 'yes' to your proposal from your boss (or anyone else for that matter)? I have. It's hard to persuade someone else to do what you want or to agree to the approach you are proposing so that you can execute. The more you move up in a company and the bigger the company becomes (i.e. a corporation), the more important it becomes to build a business case and present it in front of the right person in the right way in order to get out what you want for your next steps.
Garrett Public Relations
AUGUST 3, 2018
In my latest PR Crisis of the Week column, we take a look at several of the brands and organizations currently in crisis mode. The week started out a little slow – but by Thursday, there were a plethora of crises to choose from. I can’t include every brand or we’d be here all day […]. The post PR Crisis of the Week: OSU, The New York Times, Salad Recall and Chipotle appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH.
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!
Agility PR Solutions
JULY 30, 2018
Small businesses are embracing organic and paid video for their marketing on major social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, according to new research from professional marketing video creation firm Animoto. According to the company’s report, Small Business Video Marketing Report, Facebook is still leading the way as the social media favorite for small […].
Prakkypedia
JULY 30, 2018
Public relations practitioners often find themselves defending their profession. After all, isn’t PR “spin”? Isn’t it “damage control”, “manipulation” and “propaganda”? No. No, it isn’t. Practised professionally, public relations is ethical, truthful, often serving noble causes, sharing very important messages which can make the community a better place.
Muck Rack
JULY 31, 2018
7 tips for budding PR pros entering the communications field
PRSay
AUGUST 3, 2018
This post is brought to you by RockDove , a proud sponsor of PRSA. Let’s begin with a pop quiz. What is misinformation as it pertains to journalism? a) Deliberately misleading posts on Facebook. b) Newspapers getting the facts of a story wrong. c) Anything a public figure does not like that a rival or the media said. d) Anything a public figure does not like that they themselves said the day before. e) Newspaper’s choice of a news story, even if the facts are correct. f) All of the above.
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Agility PR Solutions
JULY 30, 2018
While no one ever wants to think about the potential for negative or controversial news, many businesses often encounter challenges that result in an unwanted spotlight. It’s imperative that the company’s marketing and public relations professionals take the time to prepare messaging that is simple and targeted to the audience at hand for when controversy […].
Axia PR
AUGUST 3, 2018
Use these steps to evaluate how well your social media strategy is working. A social media audit is an evaluation of what’s working and what’s not working with your social media strategy and what you can improve. Additionally, it takes inventory of all your accounts, messages, and materials and their reach. It functions within a communications audit to measure the success of the messages your company sends out.
Stephen Waddington
JULY 31, 2018
CIPR founder Tim Travers-Healy defines public relations. Tim Travers-Healy is a founder of the IPR, and former President. He was one of the first people to set out a vision for a PR profession in the UK following World War II. I first met Tim when I was President of the CIPR in 2014. I published his personal Credo for the future of PR that he wrote around the same time.
Sword and the Script
JULY 31, 2018
The traditional purposes for one company to acquire another – merge and acquisition – boil down to four driving reasons: 1) To buy customers or access to customers for cross-selling purposes. 2) To buy a technology that’s hard to replicate or take too long. 3) To accelerate growth – one company takes on some debt and buys a similarly-sized and suddenly, it’s doubled its revenue. 4) To kill the competition – buy it, skin it and shut it down or to prevent a competitor from buying it.
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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.
Agility PR Solutions
AUGUST 2, 2018
If you plan on managing a rental property (or more than one), you should know that your reputation matters. How you’re perceived, both by your current tenants and your prospective ones, could impact your stream of revenue and how you’re able to grow your business in the future. Fortunately, there are a handful of techniques […]. The post Real estate PR—how to improve your reputation as a landlord appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.
Brand24
JULY 31, 2018
How to make social media management easier? This post list 7 social media management tools that will make every marketing campaign run smoothly.
Muck Rack
JULY 30, 2018
5 marketing trends CMOs need to know this summer
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