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Why digital accessibility should be part of every PR professional’s strategy

Agility PR Solutions

As a PR professional today, digital accessibility is not just a technical requirement; it’s a strategic asset that can significantly enhance your toolkit. By ensuring your digital content is accessible, you not only comply with various legal standards but also open your brand to a broader audience, enriching user engagement and ultimately positively impacting your […] The post Why digital accessibility should be part of every PR professional’s strategy appeared first on Agility

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RepUs Testimonial: President & CEO Cathy Pace, Allegacy Federal Credit Union

Reputation Us

ReputationUs has been honored to partner with the Allegacy Federal Credit Union team for more than three years. We are honored and humbled to received former President and CEO Cathy Pace’s testimony. “The value that the RepUs team provides me and our Allegacy Federal Credit Union team is immeasurable. They constantly safeguard our brand, offer meaningful counsel when it matters most, and their content development is spot-on.

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Leveraging Data to Amplify the Reach and Impact of Press Releases

Business Wire

Imagine standing in a crowded room, trying to capture everyone's attention with just your voice. Now, envision you have a megaphone equipped with facts, figures, and forecasts—data that not only amplifies your message but also commands the room. This is the power of integrating data and analytics into press releases.

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Top E-Commerce Trends Shaping Online Shopping in 2024

Ronn Torossian

E-commerce, the dynamic realm that it is, continues to evolve and adapt to emerging technologies and shifting consumer predilections. Charting through 2024, several main trends are altering how people approach online shopping. For businesses to maintain a competitive edge and flourish amidst these changes, it’s critical to comprehend these evolving trends.

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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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No, DEI Isn’t Dead. But No One Wants To Talk About It.

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Much of the recent news surrounding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion of late is negative. DEI programs have been banned in states like Texas, and the backlash hasn’t stopped there. Axios reports that businesses have “ backed away from DEI programs over the past two years in the wake of widespread attacks from lawmakers , high-profile rich guys and conservative activists.” NPR, which ramped up diversity efforts to combat Covid-era viewership decline, is facing a double-whammy of

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Which KPIs Help You Identify Your Best Communication Campaign?

Onclusive

Discover which social media listening KPIs will help you identify your most effective communication campaign!

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How to Distribute Press Releases Like a Pro

Business Wire

Developing a marketing strategy is a multifaceted process that requires careful planning and consideration. It begins with thoroughly analyzing your target audience, market trends, and competitors. Defining clear objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) helps you measure the success of your strategy. Understanding your audience’s needs, preferences, and behaviors allows you to craft targeted messaging.

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5 tips for setting media relations KPIs to support brand campaigns

Agility PR Solutions

Media relations can play a pivotal role in shaping perceptions and driving engagement. Creating an effective media relations program requires not only strategic planning but also meticulous measurement to ensure its alignment with broader campaign goals. Key performance indicators (KPIs) serve as the compass, guiding the effectiveness of media relations efforts.

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Mastering Organization: Budget-Friendly Tips

PR for Anyone

In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining an organized living space can feel like an elusive goal. From overflowing closets to cluttered countertops, the chaos can quickly become overwhelming. However, fear not, because help is here! Join me on this segment from Good Day DC where I share budget-friendly organization hacks. I went to my local Dollar Store to see what I could find.

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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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Only 5% of B2B buyers are in market today; but where did that statistic come from?

Sword and the Script

Sometimes statistics shared on social media take on a life of their own – that’s a problem if we don’t understand the source and methodology; here’s the source on the “95:5 rule” Only 5% of B2B prospects that vendors are trying to reach are in the market for a product. That means for every 20 people your marketing efforts reach, just one has the intent to buy.

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Pick your partners carefully in the AI tech landscape

Steve Barrett on PR

As the building blocks of the AI opportunity take shape, technology providers, PR agencies and in-house comms teams are forging crucial relationships, but they won’t all endure in their current form.

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S&T Live Recap: Gini Dietrich on the Evolution of the PESO Model and the Impact of AI

PRSay

When trying to demonstrate the value of their work, “One of the biggest challenges that PR professionals have is that we measure outputs instead of outcomes,” Gini Dietrich said. Dietrich, CEO and founder of Arment Dietrich, a Chicago-based communications firm, is the author of the 2014 book “Spin Sucks” and the “Spin Sucks” blog. As the April guest on Strategies & Tactics Live , PRSA’s monthly livestream series on LinkedIn, she explained how the PESO (paid, earned, shared and owned media) M

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5 ways AI can support your earned media programs

Agility PR Solutions

A strong media relations program can help businesses to maintain a positive brand image and reach their target audience. With the advancement of technology, particularly AI, organizations have a powerful tool at their disposal to streamline and optimize their media relations efforts. From analyzing data to personalizing communication, AI offers a myriad of opportunities to […] The post 5 ways AI can support your earned media programs appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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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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Five trends shaping the future of the corporate communications function

Wadds Inc.

A new report identifies five critical trends to future proof the corporate communications function. The growth of information and the rise of AI are transforming the communication landscape, creating both management challenges and opportunities for organisations. The corporate communication function is at the forefront of this challenge. The annual Communications Trend Radar 2024 report highlights five trends that corporate communications and public relations leaders must address to ensure their

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3 marketing motions successful B2B software companies do differently than peers

Sword and the Script

Study by Bain and Google finds that high-performing B2B software companies conduct marketing experiments, think about marketing measurement more and have brought more of martech skills back in-house There are a lot of things high-growth B2B technology companies do differently with respect to marketing than their peers: they have officers on their board of directors with marketing experience ; they respect their prospects’ time with clear, concise language; they create genuine thought leadership

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Beyond our love/hate relationship with AI

Steve Barrett on PR

The mission to distinguish nuggets of wisdom from the torrent of BS around the impact of artificial intelligence on communication must be top of mind for all PR pros.

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Is content decay impacting your website’s traffic? Here are 4 ways to avoid it.

Agility PR Solutions

Worried that your blog posts or articles aren’t attracting the visitors that they used to? This could point to content decay, and could be a sign that your target audience isn’t finding your website as easily as you’d like. Don’t worry, though. Even if you are experiencing content decay, there are steps you can take […] The post Is content decay impacting your website’s traffic?

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Communicating During a Crisis & Navigating the Chaos

Speaker: Shawna Bruce, Director of M.D. Bruce & Associates Ltd.

Are you ready to face the unexpected? When the stakes are high and the pressure is on, there's no time to waste - you must be prepared to communicate clearly and confidently. In today's unpredictable world, mastering the art of crisis communication is a must-have skill for any public relations professional. Whether you're facing a weather disaster, a cyber attack, or a PR nightmare, knowing how to craft a clear and compelling message can mean the difference between chaos and calm, confusion and

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Poll: Americans Wary of News Coverage on 2024 Elections

PRSay

You can download a copy of “Tackling Misinformation: The Communications Industry Unites” here. Comms pros can find more resources on the topic from PRSA here. A new poll finds that about half of Americans (53%) say they’re extremely concerned or very concerned that news organizations will report inaccurate information during the 2024 presidential election.

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Discussing Generational Differences in the Modern Workplace at Disrupt HR

5W PR

The recent Disrupt HR Event hosted at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Northern NJ provided a platform to delve into the intricacies of generational differences in the workplace. After the chance to mingle, attendees had the opportunity to listen into an insightful discussion on the evolution of work dynamics and solutions to bridge the generational gap. 5WPR’s Chief People Officer, Erica Kirwin, and Technology Vice President, Steph Hadas, led a presentation titled “Generational Differenc

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What does the silence in PR software speak? [PR Tech Sum 54]

Sword and the Script

It’s been pretty quiet this month in PR software; that’s starting to look like it’s going to be characteristic for the year On the first Tuesday of every month, I sort through the news from the PR software community in a summary post like this one. It’s been pretty quiet this month, which is starting to look like it’s going to be characteristic of the year.

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Holding company agencies start 2024 with a mishmash of performance

Steve Barrett on PR

WPP, IPG, Omnicom and Publicis have all now reported their Q1 numbers and the outlook for their PR firms is not uniform.

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Discover the Actionable Habits of the World’s Best Strategic Communicators

Communication professionals can sometimes face difficult questions from internal stakeholders about the impact of their PR marketing initiatives. We know that nearly half of these professional say they need help with turning their PR data into actionable insights; and at least 20% don’t think they can measure their campaigns at all—but what if we told you all these obstacles can be easily combatted if you implement a few key habits.

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Avoiding thought leadership tryptophan: 3 strategies for storytelling success

Agility PR Solutions

When the audience has an attention span shorter than a goldfish, what you say better act like a triple espresso, not Thanksgiving turkey. Thought leadership too often reads like word salad and plays it safe. Everyone talks about delivering value or innovation, and risk aversion or recycling someone else’s opinion screams unoriginality. Engaging thought leadership […] The post Avoiding thought leadership tryptophan: 3 strategies for storytelling success appeared first on Agility PR Solution

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Staying Ahead in the Ever-Changing World of Public Relations: The Crucial Role of Accreditation

PRSay

April is APR Month at PRSA. Learn how becoming Accredited in Public Relations can help advance your career by visiting PRaccreditation.org. I admittedly didn’t know if I wanted to pursue my Accreditation in Public Relations (APR). By 2019, the year I received my APR, I was up to my eyeballs in responsibilities, including my first child being under the age of two, a new PR job in the tech and telecommunications industry that was a big learning curve from my experience, co-parenting my then steps

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Show Your Respect by Dressing Respectfully

Culpwrit

I recently was asked by a young reader of this blog for advice on what to wear to a relative’s funeral. The fact he asked me for advice suggested he knew that his normal casual attire might not be sufficient. The question gave me a flashback to a college course I took long ago… Continue reading Show Your Respect by Dressing Respectfully The post Show Your Respect by Dressing Respectfully appeared first on Culpwrit.

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Social Listening vs. Social Monitoring – What’s the Difference?

Buchanan PR

Photo by dole777 on Unsplash In the dynamic world of digital communication, harnessing the power of social media is a critical element in any successful public relations and marketing strategy. It’s important for brands to have a pulse on their digital audiences, helping to generate an understanding of online public perception and engagement. In order to capture this information, many digital specialists turn to social media listening and social media monitoring.

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7 Ways to Deliver Groundbreaking Thought Leadership

Delivering Successful Thought Leadership Programs. In an increasingly crowded marketplace, a successful thought leadership program is a powerful tool to increase the profile of your brand. By developing compelling content that is authentic to your brand and offers something unique, you can become a trusted source and the ‘go-to’ expert in your field.

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Executing An Effective Non-Profit PR Strategy

The Hoyt Organization

In the US alone, there are over 1.8 million nonprofits registered with the IRS. With so many organizations competing for attention and donations, it’s crucial for your nonprofit organization to have an effective PR strategy in place. With a robust PR strategy, your nonprofit can easily differentiate its messaging from the competition, and garner support from the community.

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Navigating the digital PR landscape: Essential services and strategies for success

Agility PR Solutions

Like many industries, the digital PR landscape is having to transform with the dawn of advanced AI. New technology is rapidly disrupting traditional methods of public relations work. Adaptability is the name of the game. But where to pivot and how? How do you streamline new processes and engage new audiences while learning new technology […] The post Navigating the digital PR landscape: Essential services and strategies for success appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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9 Strategies for Building a Winning Professional Brand

PRSay

For more insights on professional growth, check out the April issue of PRSA’s award-winning publication, Strategies & Tactics. Our professional brands are not dissimilar from the brands of companies or products. Like brand managers, time, thought and energy must be carefully invested in establishing a professional brand that reflects the career path we have chosen to walk.