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Evolution of Influencer Marketing Campaigns

Ronn Torossian

Influencer marketing campaigns have become very successful tools in consumer public relations strategies, as well as growth marketing strategies. With the influencer industry seeing consistent growth over the years, there have also been plenty of changes. Influencer marketing has drastically changed from the previous years, and it’s only going to become a more important tool […].

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Five Benefits of Working at a Small Agency

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

PR agencies come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big, flashy and have a long and sprawling client list. Other agencies — often described as “boutique” — are smaller and less known, yet capable of producing work of the highest quality. When considering a career in PR — or a pivot from another industry — size can matter. In general, larger agencies have a more traditional work atmosphere and all that goes with it — a more formal hierarchy, multiple layers of managem

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Best Practices for Presenting Quotes in Press Releases | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

Quotes are a common element of a press release, designed to showcase the thought process, or impact, of your big news. But crafting the perfect quote can be daunting. You want your quote to convey so much – the excitement of the news, the emotional impact of your news upon your audiences, your strong opinion on a topic. So why do so many PR pros fall back on the old, formulaic approach to the press release quote?

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The 5 Most Impressive Press Releases from May

Cision

See why these press releases impressed us the most this month.

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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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Five Things Everyone Should Know About Public Relations

Ronn Torossian

At the mention of public relations, the first thing that comes to some minds is maintaining a brand’s image. To others, it means building relations, especially with customers or potential investors. However, as much as this is a large part of what public relations entails, it is also much more than that. The increase […]. The post Five Things Everyone Should Know About Public Relations appeared first on.

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Another PR Rabbit Hole to Avoid: Obscure Analyst Reports

Flack's Revenge

From Pixabay. I had blogged a while back about all those time wasters we sometimes run into; e.g. the deluge of pay-to-play offers you get right after releasing news over a wire. There’s another that has been bugging me and my teams: obscure analyst reports. Luckily, our friend Robin Schaffer, of her namesake analsyt relations firm SchafferAR , helped us better understand the situation and avoid spinning wheels.

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3 Tips For Avoiding Jargon in Your Communications

Cision

It might be time to ease up on the acronyms and insider lingo.

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Real Estate Public Relations to Stand Out in a Post COVID Market

Ronn Torossian

The covid pandemic has rocked many businesses, and real estate is among the most affected industries. Now that the governments are easing the restrictions, real estate needs to strategize unique public relation strategies that will make them stand out in the post-Covid market. Many lives have changed due to pandemics, and there is a “new […]. The post Real Estate Public Relations to Stand Out in a Post COVID Market appeared first on.

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Moving From Empty Diversity Statements to Real Action

PRSay

Individual and systemic racism, police brutality and Black Lives Matter protests have become the center of attention across the United States in the 12 months following the murder of George Floyd. Regardless of our race, these issues affect us all. Companies now understand the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and are making them a priority in their organizations by infusing each into their cultures.

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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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Lockdown boom for agency startups - Wadds Inc. report

Stephen Waddington

COVID-19 has seen an explosion of new PR agencies. A new Wadds Inc. report explores what’s driven this burst of entrepreneurial activity. It’s a hugely optimistic and powerful legacy from an awful period of time. More than 50 new PR agencies have been founded in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic according to a report published today by Wadds Inc. It provides insights into the market and clear direction and inspiration for anyone thinking of starting their own agency.

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UK Media Moves including The Telegraph, Reach plc, POLITICO Europe and more

Cision

Claire Boussagol named as new CEO of POLITICO Europe; Chris Graham appointed Deputy Editor of Telegraph.co.uk; changes announced on the Reach and Mirror Online sports teams.

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Brand film comes of age

Steve Barrett on PR

The work on display in PRWeek, Campaign and MM+M’s celebration of brand filmmaking is a testament to a format that is increasingly driving return on marketing and communications investment.

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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

PRSay

During a virtual event hosted by Milwaukee Press Club on Feb. 24, Chuck Todd of NBC’s “Meet the Press” shared his insights on the state of journalism and its future. Over the next decade, Todd predicted, his profession will slowly move beyond the public scorn and skepticism toward the news media that has grown amid the country’s current political divide.

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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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PR in a post-COVID world: 3 ways to sharpen your skills for 2021

Agility PR Solutions

The public relations arena is a fast-paced, high-stakes world. If you are entrusted to represent a company to the media and present messaging to the public, you have an enormous responsibility to not only be factually accurate, but to also be persuasive. This has only become trickier in recent years with the rise of social […]. The post PR in a post-COVID world: 3 ways to sharpen your skills for 2021 appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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UK Media Moves including Trustnet, The Face, WIRED and more

Cision

Jonny Jones appointed Editor at Trustnet; Jessica Morgan now Deputy Editor at The Face; Greg Williams promoted to Deputy Global Editorial Director of WIRED.

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The Best Execution for your Link Building Campaigns

Buzzstream

For our 2021 State of Link Building Report , we decided to delve deeper into content-led link building as a tactic to try and uncover as many insights as possible. After all, for the second year in a row, it was listed as the most popular link building tactic from our respondents: One area that we wanted to learn more about was the content format that the SEO community feels is the best one to use in order to generate links.

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How Communicators Can Help Build Unity

PRSay

Particularly after a year of deep divisions in society, “Understanding different groups and cultures benefits us all,” Cheryll Ocampo Forsatz said. Building coalitions “means creating understanding and relationships” with “other groups who are facing the same concerns and issues we are.”. Ocampo Forsatz, vice president of corporate communications and public relations in the Parsippany, N.J. office of Ferrero USA , a global confectionary company, was a panelist on PRSA’s May 19 Diverse Dialogues

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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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WOM growth by industry sector as US looks forward to a post-pandemic future

Agility PR Solutions

Our last blog talked about America’s changing brand buzz since Covid-19, noting that WOM levels held steady during COVID-19 era, with certain categories gaining momentum during the pandemic. Now, Engagement Labs takes a closer look at the brands that have the greatest WOM strength as we prepare to enter the summer months, with hopes and dreams […].

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Report records developing role of communication management

Stephen Waddington

COVID-19 has normalised video for stakeholder engagement and accelerated the role of professional communication as a management function. The European Communication Monitor (ECM) 2021 reports on the adoption of technology in communications and the role of communication management. The report examines the impact of COVID-19 on the communication profession.

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Newsjacking- How to Spot Trends and Turn Them Into Links on TOP Tier Publications

Buzzstream

I’ll be discussing how a newsjacking and reactive strategy can turn to into links on publications like the New York Times, The BBC and The Guardian. I’ll give actionable tips on how you can adopt the strategy for any industry and how to find what works for you and journalists will be emailing you. The post Newsjacking- How to Spot Trends and Turn Them Into Links on TOP Tier Publications appeared first on BuzzStream.

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Top PR Firms in NYC – The 2021 List

Prowly

The glitz and the glamor of the Big Apple might be one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, but it is also home to some of the best PR agencies. The top PR firms in NYC are responsible for showcasing some of the most recognizable household brands and celebrities and are renowned […]. The post Top PR Firms in NYC – The 2021 List appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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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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PR or marketing—which one is more important?

Agility PR Solutions

When starting companies, plenty of business owners start wondering whether they need public relations or marketing, and even wonder what the difference between the two is. With marketing, it’s all about promoting a brand and its products or services to a target audience, which is usually done through advertising. Whether it’s up billboards, taking out pages […].

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Media Moves at CNBC, Fortune & Quartz, The Washington Post Announces Multiple Staff Updates

Cision

Scott Nover joins Quartz, Marissa Lang, Natalie Jennings, Kendra Nichols take on new roles at The Post, and more.

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Marriott’s Aynat Ravin on real-time insights and data in the travel industry

NewsWhip

This week, we had the chance to sit down with Aynat Ravin, the Head of M Live — Marriott’s award-winning Real-Time Command Center. M Live combines the worlds of data and creative, and their efforts have enabled Marriott to attract and engage consumers around the globe. . Aynat has a number of priorities in her role: from leveraging data to develop real-time insights that impact the customer experience to managing and protecting the Marriott brand and identifying the technology partners that will

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Trust in Business: 10 Ways to Build the Currency Brands Can’t Live Without

Sword and the Script

Brands earn customer trust in business by protecting their data, offering a reasonable value, focusing on the quality of their product or service and delivering good customer experiences. Trust in business is a currency that brands can’t live without. That’s the overarching conclusion stemming from a global survey carried out by Morning Consult. The research company polled 15,000 consumers across 15 markets, including the U.S. and U.K. and has a margin of error of 3%.

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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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Brand loyalty is now up for grabs as consumer trust wanes in traditional institutions

Agility PR Solutions

As consumers lose trust in governments and the media, they are redirecting their trust to other entities—yielding an unprecedented opportunity for businesses to boost trust across their stakeholder ecosystem, according to Forrester’s new Trust Imperative research. A slew of corporate and governmental scandals and an influx of misinformation have destabilized the public’s trust in many traditional institutions.

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3 ideas to making social media content approval processes a little less painful

Communications Conversations

Ask any social media marketer who works for a larger organization the most painful part of their jobs and almost all of them will respond with the same answer: The content approval process. Most companies turn what should be a relatively easy, simple process into one of the most painful, stressful and time-consuming processes in all of marketing. I wish that was hyperbole.

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Termination – where did it all go wrong?

Practical Law Construction

Is it just me who has seen a lot of disputes regarding wrongful termination since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic? A large proportion of those disputes have concerned whether a party has terminated in accordance with the provisions in a JCT contract. While parties frequently attempt to exercise termination provisions under JCT contracts, very few seem to do so effectively.