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From Traditional Banking to Fintech: The PR Transition

5W PR

The rise of fintech, a blend of finance and technology, has challenged the dominance of traditional banks. Once bastions of stability with grand lobbies and personal relationships, banks now face competition from sleek apps offering innovative services and unparalleled convenience. Nonetheless, the environment has evolved.

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5 Ways Your Company Can Make a Social Impact Today

PRSay

There are countless ways to give and motivate others to do so for the betterment of the communities where we live, work and play. During the client’s inaugural 5K in 2020, about 60 participants ran, walked, or biked, donating $1,500 to Second Harvest Food Bank. She is also actively involved in her community. DonorsChoose.org.

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A Guide to Pride Without Pandering

PRSay

And after the murders of Black and Latinx trans women like Tiara Banks and Chyna Carillo, the murders of George Floyd and so many others across the country, this year’s celebration of Pride will be defined by the experience of the past 50-plus years and the past year in equal measure. Seek communications help. The list is long.

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How public relations responded to COVID-19

Stephen Waddington

The Communicating in a Crisis report records how public relations was successfully deployed during in the pandemic. Practitioners helped build audiences for research projects, spearheaded hackathons, led the NHS communication response, underpinned support for NHS workers, vaccine uptake, community engagement, and business support.

Publicity 131
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Helsinki, Finland – Growth Path Ahead

Landis PR

According to the people of Finland, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. According to the Bank of Finland’s March 2024 interim forecast , GDP will contract by 0.5% For us, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change. this year, slightly more than forecast in December 2023.

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Crisis Avoidance Strategy: Neighbour of Choice

Melissa Agnes

By Garth Rowan, Communications Consultant and member of the Agnes + Day Crisis Intelligence Team. When you can’t change who you are or what you do; when your business is the type that no one wants; what are your options to build up credit in the trust bank should a crisis strike? Coaching local sports teams is always appreciated.

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Customer Service Is The “New” PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Apparently the staff of a nearby Costco opened their doors to helpless locals, handing out dry clothes and even dragging in furniture when the store itself started to take on water. The incident didn’t get a lot of attention, but you can bet it mattered to the people who count – the local community.