The Stalwart Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2019

I have been in a position where I have had to use creativity to come up with a solution to a problem of one sort or another. Most of my career has been around marketing communications, problems and creating media that creates engagement has been solutions. It’s still the best way to kind of communicate with folks.

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Sword and the Script

MARCH 10, 2019

Corporate communications departments are taking more work in-house. Some 47% of respondents said they’ve observed more PR work being taken in-house, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey (full report embedded below). This year’s survey polled 223 communications and public relations (PR) professionals.

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Katie Paine's Measurement Blog

JANUARY 27, 2023

Also, of course, I have measured a lot of comms programs over many years. Based on all that experience—and, yes, some data, too—I’ve put together a list of the techniques and tactics that I think will make you a more effective communicator in 2023. Welcome to your new year of communicating. Measure at every step.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 4, 2018

I’ve offered advice in previous posts for those determined to build a career in PR or communications, and it holds up pretty well after 6 years. A job in the corporate communications group of a major company, a position at a nonprofit, or a PR post in a marketing or ad agency are the most common. Consider a PR agency.

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PRSay

APRIL 19, 2016

Bonnie Harris is delivering her luncheon keynote , “Behavior Is the New Black: Why Communicators Are Dumping Demographics in Favor of Influencing Audience Behavior” on Tuesday, May 24. But the real heart of IMC is not in the planning or measurement stages. But the real heart of IMC is not in the planning or measurement stages.

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Maxim Behar

JANUARY 24, 2022

a little luck are the ingredients of the recipe, M3 Communications Group, Inc. CEO says in exclusive interview for the prestigious American magazine Fortunes Crown. However, the CEO & Founder of M3 Communications Group, Inc., A Trusted Service Provider M3 Communications Group, Inc. was established in 1994.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Today I share Deborah Weinstein’s answers to questions about the challenges confronting social media marketing and digital communications. It is the latest in my series of interviews with industry experts (see this post , which sets the stage). My good friend Judy Gombita introduced us, and I am glad that she did.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

In an interview with TIME Magazine last November, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said multimodality in the company’s new models will be one of the key things to watch out for in 2024. For example, ChatGPT will soon understand, interact and communicate using many different methods like text, images, video, audio and more.

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Wadds Inc.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

AI tinkering and experimentation The approach to AI by public relations agencies and communication teams has been tinkering and experimentation. Copyright, plagiarism and the threat to reputation I was recently interviewed about AI by Pattern’s Arlen Pettitt and Christopher Owens. The results are equally surprising and terrifying.

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 25, 2023

It’s always a good idea to inform prospective PR partners about your target budget, so they can set realistic expectations and help you find creative solutions to deploy the PR campaign your business needs. This can mean doing interviews with customers or random people and asking if they know about your company.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Annual marketing salary survey shows remote interviews and shorter hiring process have become the norm as a consequence of the pandemic The was a cartoon going around the business world a few weeks ago that asked “who led the digital transformation in your company?” CEO CTO COVID-19 In the cartoon, the correct answer is COVID-19.

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Mindful Marketing

JULY 29, 2015

The Barcelona Principles are being updated and the PR industry seems to be more abuzz about PR measurement and PR analytics than ever, and that’s great! Obviously we are big fans of the industry following a set of standards, getting away from meaningless metrics and digging deep into what PR measurement should entail.

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Wildfire

AUGUST 1, 2018

While we are a group of creatives in a beautiful riverside boathouse in suburban London, we’re also bunch of mad scientists who like to conduct experiments on all aspects PR — and we like having a logical, methodical approach to our work. PR has a reputation of being beastly to measure. Tom Fishburne (@tomfishburne) August 5, 2018.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 15, 2018

The advent of spring means that public relations people are devising creative ways to put a fresh spin on program activities as well as spruce up client relationships. Brands should review creative strategies, new product updates and budgets to ensure the current investment is appropriate to reach PR goals. Fashion trend insights?

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Cision

MARCH 17, 2017

Crosby Noricks is the founder and director of PR Couture , the leading source for fashion and lifestyle communicators and the author of Ready to Launch: The PR Couture Guide to Breaking into Fashion PR. I discovered public relations while pursuing my master’s degree in Communication (spurred by my undergrad focus in Media Studies).

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Crisis communications is an important aspect to tackle as a business owner. The role of crisis communication is therefore highly important in formulating an appropriate response as fast as possible and preventing further damage or financial loss. This guide is written to assist in every aspect of crisis communication.

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Cision

APRIL 7, 2017

Kristin Daher, the President and founder of Powerhouse Communications , spearheads the creative communications agency providing a wide range of media relations, brand strategy, and social media services with a specialty in the foodservice and franchise space. I was destined to work in the field of communications.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 11, 2016

Although what we do is more data-driven and more measurable than ever, like any good professional service, it also relies on intangibles like creativity, experience, and judgment. And when things aren’t measuring up, it can be maddeningly hard to diagnose the problem. He’s right.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 10, 2019

Data and analytics capabilities will mature to allow companies to predict the best possible experience and communication touchpoints throughout the entire customer journey. We’re used to seeing communications and interactions with brands that are personalized. ” Jo Detavernier , SCMP, APR | Detavernier Strategic Communication.

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Prohibition

JULY 5, 2023

We’ll also be sharing insider tips and strategies from industry experts, making it your go-to resource for all things PR, marketing, and communications. Our first guest episode is with Stuart Bruce; an international PR professional and co-founder of Purposeful Relations, global advisory and consultancy firm.

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Marketwired

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

#CreativePR, the hashtag, caught our attention at last year’s PRSA conference when Deirdre Breakenridge, Jason Sprenger and Heather Whaling teamed up for their presentation, “Creative PR: Delivering Your Story From Narrative and Design to Measurement.” ’ This train of thought is a highly creative process. rebekahiliff.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2016

Whether you’re an aspiring communications pro, a veteran writer or someone transitioning from another field, take a close look at the “Dos and Don’ts” below to help land the perfect position. Do show creativity. The post So You’d Like A Job In Public Relations appeared first on Crenshaw Communications.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Is your brand communication sparking conversations…or falling on deaf ears? In this interview, Peter discusses how brands can better engage audiences, improve their measurement practices and quantify their communication efforts. Why is measurement and analytics such a difficult area for marketers?

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 26, 2019

There’s only so much time to spend on routine work like monitoring and measuring, yet these tasks are extremely important to any ongoing PR agency-client relationship. For B2B companies, it’s particularly important to monitor social communities like LinkedIn groups and Twitter conversations among journalists (MuckRack).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JANUARY 30, 2018

One of the best ways is to stay on top of key PR industry blogs as well as more general sites that offer a fresh take on business, creativity, and content. Check out ones like this for fixing your influencer marketing or this post on advances in PR measurement. Pop Culture/Creativity Blogs. The Wrike Blog.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Marketers and communicators are now competing for consumer attention amid Facebook posts, Buzzfeed memes, blog posts, articles, texts and more. Communicators and marketers are increasingly focused on content marketing and thought leadership and the ways to distribute and amplify that content.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In this case, PR strategies can help your brand use a broader method to communicate your messages to specific audiences effectively. Before discussing this issue further, video content can be in many forms, including product demos, explainer videos, interviews, testimonials, etc. We’ll delve more in-depth into PR and marketing.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 11, 2015

“If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” Odds are that you’ve heard someone say that PR can’t be quantified, or social media ROI can’t be measured, or that a media impression or social post generated an advertising value equivalent (AVE) of hundreds of thousands (or millions) of dollars.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 31, 2018

Marketing and communication expert and author Andy Cunningham spoke about how to create a company’s positioning and branding as the foundation for success in the New PR. The branding agency goes off and comes back with something really creative, but it is disconnected from your customers, your board and your employees.

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Newsfile

JANUARY 24, 2024

In an interview with TIME last November, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said multimodality in the company’s new models will be one of the key things to watch out for in 2024. For example, ChatGPT will soon understand, interact and communicate using many different methods like text, images, video, audio and more.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Broaden your recruitment practises, including sourcing, job descriptions and interview panels. How do you recommend planning and measuring success? I don’t think we are bad at proving value, there are lots of ways to measure value that supports our industry. How do you recommend planning and measuring success?

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wiredPRworks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The Social Selling Secrets Masterclass was created for anyone who wants to be more creative, persuasive, and influential. In this engaging and immersive experience, you’ll discover routes to social media success: strategic maps, memorable moment,s and relevant ROI measures. Inventory: mine and develop a creative archive.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This post is part of our monthly roundup series, where we identify hot topics that PR pros and communicators should be aware of, along with our own takes on them. It showcased the unparalleled ability of brands to captivate audiences through a fusion of entertainment, creativity, and strategic promotion.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Podcasting is the quickest growing communications medium, and it seems like everyone is jumping on the bandwagon. Don’t forget that engagement can also be measured. Be Creative. She is currently a graduate student in American University’s Strategic Communications program. Podcasting is personal.

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Sword and the Script

MAY 2, 2017

Today she is the faculty director and assistant professor with the Integrated Marketing Communications Program at Georgetown University. Her program is for graduate degree seekers at a nationally acclaimed university, with deep roots in the communications vertical. Boots on the ground interviews with PR, marketing, sales leaders.

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Cision

APRIL 26, 2016

Ashley Simmons, director of communications at the Telecommunications Industry Association, says you must first develop a plan for how you will achieve your goals. What drew you to the field of public relations and communication? The tools and technology will come after.

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Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Get creative with thought leadership. You can create a platform to interview thought leaders in your target industries or use it to highlight your own expertise. This is an often overlooked strategy for communication professionals. In addition to asking directly, make sure you include an ask in your communications.

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