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5 PR Mistakes And What To Learn From Them

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

“Lean” communications like emails or shared documents are best for routine updates and edits to materials. Lack of preparation for a media interview. Broadcast and online media are filled with examples of mediocre executive interviews, missed opportunities, and even a few disasters.

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How Manufacturers Can Create Content That Connects With Their Customers

PR 20/20

Pro tip : Create a living document (we recommend a Google doc) to record customer questions in real-time. Give your entire team access to the document so they can add to it as they receive inquiries. Use these interviews to share not only product or service expertise, but company values and community outreach efforts, as well. ?

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The main challenges for communications teams

Presspage

Something as simple as using an outdated messaging document could impact the consistency of your campaigns and have unintended consequences. Measuring ROI Measuring return on investment has been in communicators’ challenges lists for a long time. A clear, concrete, measurable goal should be the start.

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21 things that defined PR agency life before the web (you won’t believe no #5)

Stephen Waddington

Media and journalist directories: Guardian Media Guide, Pims monthly UK directory, and Hollis Calling journalists, and receiving inbound calls.

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5 Tech Brand Case Studies That Will Inspire You

Contently - Strategy

Both personal and professional resolutions have one thing in common: in order to stand a chance at success, they need to include measurable goals and a plan-of-action. How Document Analytics Optimized the Length, Quality, and Cadence of Microsoft’s Downloadable Assets.

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What Happens After The Reporter Says Yes?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Seeing a client’s interview in a key publication is still a quintessential public relations win, so PR pros spend a lot of time perfecting media pitching. But once we get a “yes” to a pitch or interview request, it’s no time to sit back and relax. Check our earlier post for best PR tips on media interviews.

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PR Contractors: How much should you be charging?

Remote PR Jobs

John Stellar, president of Everyone’s PR based in southern California, bills clients $1,000 to draft two media documents—including the company biography and a press release—and a $250 per month subscription fee. Stellar also sends invoices for payment only after an article appears or a TV or radio interview concludes.

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