Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 5, 2018

I have been blogging about challenges confronting digital PR and social media marketing. In a nutshell, issues have surfaced over the past couple of years (related to fake news, online manipulation, growing privacy concerns as examples) that I believe drive the need to take stock and possibly reevaluate digital strategies.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Social media platforms Bluesky and Threads will continue to become attractive substitutions for X (formerly Twitter).” ~ Marc C. Re-writing the AI draft “We’ll spend more time rewriting ChatGPT’s draft press releases, and less time finding relevant topics, reporters… thanks to it as well.”

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Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 30, 2014

Stuart Bruce speaking at the IATA Crisis Communications in the Social Media Age conference. (c) This morning I gave a keynote at the global ‘Crisis Communications in the Social Media Age’ conference in Istanbul. And thank you Aaron for that fascinating insight into how social media has changed journalism.

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Cision

OCTOBER 27, 2015

If there is one thing that is constant about social media platforms (besides their URLs), it is that they change fast. There are some recently released social media tools that communication and marketing professionals may find very helpful…or at least find good to know about. Facebook Search.

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Melissa Agnes

APRIL 16, 2014

A note about HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) is essentially medical privacy legislation that, for purposes of this blog, prevents physicians from discussing patients and information about their health. Internet Defamation Online Privacy Laws and Regulations Online Reputation Management'

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PRSay

APRIL 25, 2018

However, deleting my account is a permanent decision that would undoubtedly affect almost every aspect of my relationship with the internet, destroying years of both professional and personal image cultivation and placing in me in the uncomfortable situation of having to write my friends’ birthdays on an actual calendar.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 4, 2011

In the Indian context, the web has begun to move beyond a media genre that was no different in terms of interruption when compared to conventional media like television and radio. As privacy and choice gained momentum, permission-based Internet activity has led to what we now describe as the social web.

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Shift Communications

AUGUST 4, 2015

These guidelines apply to (COMPANY) employees or contractors who create or contribute to blogs, wikis, social networks, virtual worlds, or any other kind of Social Media. Whether you log into Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or Medium; or comment on online media stories — these guidelines are for you. Todd Defren.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

It has a long, positive track record of serving brands —both personal and professional—in their times of need, offering services that range from: Corporate cybersecurity Defensive reputation management Online privacy protection Online reputation management solutions Online review generation. Auditing and optimizing your social media presence.

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Critical Mention

APRIL 17, 2019

Today, nearly 90 percent of companies are using social media marketing and Dreamgrow reports over 60 percent of customers expect companies to offer customer service through their social channels. To help you create your social media marketing strategy, we have 15 of the top social media trends you need to follow in 2019!

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In the past we’ve seen technology advancements take hold — from the steam engine to social media — but not until after it is broadly adopted, and issues arise, did people advocate for safety and regulation. Many AI-related headlines in the news have taken a more negative slant (inaccuracies, privacy concerns, etc.).

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. Tressa Robbins writes about the state of ethics in PR for Burrelles. Content picks PR ethics.

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 1, 2018

Free has created a world in which we blithely volunteer our info and ditch privacy to access addictive apps and social platforms; it’s grown in synch with big tech, companies that don’t play by the same rules as the media. But it is not really fair just to blame tech, as who doesn’t like Free?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 17, 2024

TL/DR version: AI is to PR now what social media was to PR in the early aughts. Common reasons for not exploring generative AI included unpredictable outputs (45%), “I don’t think it will help my job” (39%), and concerns about privacy (39%). The report also has a section on “anti-AI PR pros.”

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Contently - Strategy

APRIL 14, 2021

“People have become increasingly uncomfortable with having targeted ads popping up based on their searches,” said Justin Antonipillai , founder and CEO of WireWheel , a data privacy management software company. “We’ve But from a privacy perspective, Google’s move may provide consumers with greater control over their data.

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The Hoyt Organization

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Helpful primer: How to Write a Press Release That Gets Noticed 2. Patient Stories & Testimonials: Share authentic, relatable stories while ensuring privacy compliance. Distribute content via social media, newsletters, industry forums, and trusted online publications like Healthline or Beckers Hospital Review.

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PRSay

MARCH 25, 2019

Assume that anyone reading the email will leak it to social media, or the private speech you’re giving to your team is secretly being videoed. For your most sensitive communications, consider face-to-face meetings, or phone calls, instead of putting it in writing.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2024

Sword and the Script Media can help with B2B marketing, PR and social media. It’s worth noting that Apple and Meta have a bitter history over privacy concerns. Another “unified assistant” will make recommendations and handle “tasks ranging from writing press releases to creating reports.”

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2023

Plus, unlike other generative AI tools where you need to register with an email and phone number, we anonymize all data we pass to OpenAI, providing an additional level of privacy.” ( Source ) Cision. The second is an enhancement to its AI Writing Assistant, first unveiled a couple of months ago. Fair enough. CMO started in PR.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 12, 2018

The revelations about Cambridge Analytica come at a time when organizations have made privacy changes to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), that reshapes privacy laws across Europe (and has an impact around the globe). How do you deal with “the privacy paradox” as Mary Meeker describes it?

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Communications Conversations

MAY 13, 2016

Much has been written recently about Facebook, in particular, and how fewer people are creating and sharing content there –and what that could mean for the future of Facebook (and social media, in general). So, I started thinking about how I create and share on social these days. Maybe I want a little of my privacy back.

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Stephen Waddington

AUGUST 13, 2018

There’s a growing recognition of the opportunity to use the social web as a means of engaging directly with a variety of stakeholders including customers, employees, prospects and suppliers. Log into your account and head to the settings and privacy section. Write your profile headline to appeal to your target audience.

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Wadds Inc.

JUNE 19, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) will significantly impact the public relations profession in the same way as the internet and social media before it. This includes bias, copyright, privacy, and misinformation. There is also the need to engage with machines called prompt engineering which is the task of writing AI instructions.

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Stern + Associates

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Mastodon is a self-described free “open-sourced decentralized social media platform,” but what does that even mean? The format of your profile is going to be like Twitter so you can add a profile picture, banner and bio as well as links to your website and other social media accounts you might have.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 6, 2024

There are too many privacy and data theft concerns. You cannot be too paranoid about data privacy and security these days. Identifying journalists you write your pitch Separately, the company unveiled a new feature that helps identify journalists to pitch as you write your pitch. Hardy Har Har. How to pitch LinkedIn News.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

“Now need to produce videos and podcasts in-house – something that used to be a once-in-a-while activity and was outsourced – in addition to providing content for every social media platform and continuing all other ‘old school’ communication duties.”. Real effort into digital and social. Adherence to privacy regulations.”.

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The Hoyt Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

With machine learning algorithms, AI can analyze vast amounts of data and create draft press releases, social media posts, or email pitches tailored for specific audiences. Media Monitoring and Analysis AI can also be used for media monitoring and analysis. This provides PR professionals with real-time insights.

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Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 28, 2018

It is the reality that pollutes our discourse, ironically isolates and has wrought havoc on creative fields like photography, music, and writing. We have met the enemy and they are each and every one of us).

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ReimaginePR

MARCH 8, 2016

Sam suggested writing a blog on the basics of Sending and Formatting Emails, and we thought this was a great idea because we get a lot of awesome emails from students and young emerging PR stars in the making asking if we’re hiring. So this post is for the young up and comers who take the time and effort to write us. Over to you, Sam!

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 22, 2013

So when she and Kami Watson Huyse (on CiviliNation’s Board of Directors) asked me if I would like to read her book, to possibly write a review, I agreed. Therefore, please note that I received a free (digital) copy of the book, but the writing of this post is entirely of my own choosing. That’s a good book.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Start with user-friendly tools and online tutorials to practice writing, editing, designing, and creating any sort of content consistently. Understanding the digital world From blog posts and ebooks to social media and online news, the written word reigns supreme in conveying information and sparking conversations.

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Critical Mention

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

As social media and search advertising have become integrated into our everyday lives, many believe that direct mail is an outdated way to reach consumers as smartphones allow millennials to access information, products and services instantly. .” You might find this annoying, distracting, or perhaps even an invasion of privacy.

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The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Security & privacy. We need to know: how to write for the web. the “native language” of each platform” Search & research: Search is now viewed as a media source. social skills. And it goes much further than the traditional PR skills of writing and research: Photography. Communication.

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Karen Freberg

JANUARY 18, 2021

In social media, there is always the new shiny tool, app, or brand that captures the attention of marketing professionals all over the world. It’s a mobile app that brings audio first and at the forefront, allowing users to create rooms where people can talk – essentially bringing social back to social media.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

I share two things on Facebook: pictures of my kids and links to my writing. The pictures are primarily for grandparents and family who live three time zones away, and the writing is to share with anyone who’s interested. I used to write songs about the girls I had crushes on in seventh grade. Growing up.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

Yesterday, Shanan Sorochynski asked a question here on WUL that struck a chord with quite a few people: “ Are you using social media to talk to yourself? My short answer: yes, but that’s not what I was thinking about when I sat down to write today’s post.

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David PR Group

JUNE 8, 2017

My phone was blowing up earlier this week with colleagues and friends asking my opinion of the 10 Harvard students who had their admissions canceled after posting offensive memes on social media. Social media #fail of the year.”. 29% of college admissions officers Google applicants and 40% check social media pages.

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