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The Art and Science of PR in the Digital Age

Business Wire

Public relations isn’t easy. There’s a balance to our craft—a strategic mix of interpersonal grace and tactical excellence mostly foreign to other professions. Persistence, assertion, charm, and humility tie to every relationship and placement we earn. For decades, understanding the audience’s goals and interests drove our successes; it was our ability to engage with reporters that earned PR a seat at the table.

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Five Myths About PR And Customer Acquisition

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

The lifeblood of any startup is new customers. Whether it’s a B2C company that needs a high volume of sales or a B2B with a slower selling cycle, every high-growth business invests heavily in customer acquisition. Many businesses use a mix of email marketing, paid search, SEO, content marketing, and social media marketing to create prospects and turn them into customers.

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Halloween PR: Millennials admit to buying stuff just for social posts

Agility PR Solutions

When it comes to Halloween spending, 48 percent of millennials say they’ve made Halloween-related purchases to use in social media posts, according to a new survey from credit card comparison firm CompareCards.com. With Halloween rapidly approaching, the company asked consumers about their spending habits for the holiday, including how much they spend on Halloween compared to […].

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Pearson Podcasting: How ‘This Is Us’ Can Help Us Become Better Podcasters

Deirdre Breakenridge

A Guest Post By Brittani Riddle, Graduate Student, American University & PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner. By now I’m sure you’ve seen the hit series This Is Us , the one-hour drama known for its heartfelt storylines, family-friendly themes, and of course, “The Big 3” Kate, Kevin, and Randall. (And I promise, there will be no Season 4 spoilers in this post!

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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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[Case Study] How Proteus Builds Brand with Earned Media

Onclusive

Proteus and its PR agency, W2O, are building a brand and a category simultaneously. Their primary target audience, executives at health systems, payers and pharmaceutical companies, are extremely difficult to reach. Given the many touchpoints for their solution, Proteus understands that traditional advertising will not effectively reach or persuade their target customers.

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7 Ecommerce Tips to Build Trust and Engagement With Millennials

Prowly

If you have an online business, it’s important not to fall into the trap of unhelpful stereotyping. Your profile for millennial customers needs to be nuanced and evidence-based if it’s going to be effective. The post 7 Ecommerce Tips to Build Trust and Engagement With Millennials appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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Join #PRStudChat for a Discussion on Beyond Graduation: Easing into the World of Communications

Deirdre Breakenridge

What questions do you have about the transition from PR and communications student to industry professional? Jason Mollica ( @jasmollica ), a professor in the School of Communication at American University in Washington, D.C. and Megan Wagner ( @meganmwagner ), professor of marketing at St. Bonaventure University are the hosts of the podcast, “ Pints and Pizza with Professors ,” where they offer up insight on life outside of college.

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“Thought Leadership” vs “Thought Followship”

Ishmael's Corner

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Commenting on an industry issue by itself does not constitute thought leadership. It’s simply a comment on an industry issue. Before going further, I should acknowledge that this remark still has value. If the executive’s comment gains traction in social channels or appears in a publication, that helps to raise the visibility of the company,more.

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How Savvy Marketers Find Opportunity Everywhere

Ronn Torossian

Today’s digital marketing environment can be a bit intimidating for those who are unfamiliar with how to tackle so many different options for where to reach consumers. But one of the wonderful things about the marketing scene being so full of platforms and users is that, through the right lens, opportunity can be found just […]. The post How Savvy Marketers Find Opportunity Everywhere appeared first on.

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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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Conference Recap: Bob Woodward on the Communicator’s Moral Responsibility

PRSay

As Bob Woodward watched Richard Nixon’s presidential resignation speech in the aftermath of Watergate, the scandal he and his reporting partner Carl Bernstein first broke in The Washington Post , the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist didn’t expect to learn a seminal lesson in moral responsibility. But then, Nixon said something that would come to define the young journalist’s legendary career over the next 45 years. “Nixon waved his hand and said, ‘Always remembe

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Get Famous Friday: Branding Case Study

PR for Anyone

Hi everybody. It’s Christina Daves with this week’s Get Famous Friday PR Tip. This week I want to give you a case study. I like to incorporate these into the tips so that you can get creative and see how you could do something similar. You know, these are real-world examples of my clients who […].

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Who were the top publishers on Facebook in September 2019?

NewsWhip

Who were the top publishers on Facebook in September 2019? What content drove the most engagement? We looked at the data to find out. As we head into the fall, it seems that publisher engagements are beginning to drop a bit from where they were in the summer, though they are still comparable with numbers from earlier in the year. We have a full analysis of Q3 hot off the presses in report form , if you want to dive deeper into the trends for the whole quarter, rather than simply the month of Sep

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Is PR stress damaging your mental health? 3 case studies

Agility PR Solutions

There are more than enough pressures in life and in work—having to put on a brave face, feeling like you have to change the way you act around your coworkers, or making sacrifices between work and family commitments are just some of them. Everyone handles these personal challenges differently—and no one story is the same. Being a […]. The post Is PR stress damaging your mental health?

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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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Conference Recap: Vicente Fox on a Lifetime of Self-Determination

PRSay

Vicente Fox’s path to becoming president of Mexico started in an unlikely place: Cincinnati. Fox’s grandfather, Joseph L. Fox, was born and raised in the Ohio city where he worked as a butcher’s assistant. But when the job became too violent for him — Fox’s grandfather was traumatized by the sound of squealing hogs — he decided to move south to Mexico in the hopes of starting a new, better life.

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A Downing Street guide to framing and media manipulation

Stephen Waddington

Public relations practitioner Mike Hind published a thread on Twitter about media framing following the three letters sent to the European Union. It’s so good that I asked him if I could publish it in full. The Letwin Amendment passed by Parliament on Saturday stipulated that Parliament would withhold approval of the latest Brexit deal until all legislation to enact it had been passed.

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It’s high time to start an awards program for solo communications consultants

Communications Conversations

OK, so I know this kind of headline sounds pretty self-serving coming from me. And, you know what? You’d be right! But, biases aside, the fact remains: There are few (none in Minnesota, as far as I can tell) awards programs specifically for solo PR, marketing and social media consultants. And, I think it’s high time that changed. Consider the fact that there were 57.3 million “freelancers” in the workforce in 2017.

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Thriving in the new workplace—the argument for flexible work schedules

Agility PR Solutions

It seems that the trend in the workplace currently is that more flexibility is beneficial for employees. The research shows that allowing employees more flexible work schedules actually improves working conditions, morale, and productivity. But is this something that every company should explore? Perhaps. It’s important to take a few factors into consideration when thinking about a […].

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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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Conference Recap: Microsoft’s Frank X. Shaw on Thriving in the Next Communications Age

PRSay

The past doesn’t normally repeat itself, but it often rhymes, said Frank X. Shaw, corporate vice president of communications at Microsoft, during the lunchtime keynote session Monday at the 2019 PRSA International Conference in San Diego. Shaw began by describing the three ages of communications: 1920 to 1960 as the age of propaganda (manipulating people through mass media), 1979 to 2009 as the age of exploration (from public relations to communications), and 2010 to the present day as the age o

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Ingredients for Success: What Makes a PR Professional Excellent in Their Field?

5W PR

Having a long-lasting a successful career in public relations is challenging. Working in the industry requires a good amount of bravery, as often a public relations professional is tasked with managing reputation, dealing with needy clients, and doing damage control. So what exactly makes a PR pro successful, and what should an agency be looking for in their next superstar candidate?

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Celebrating 10 years as a solo social media and PR consultant

Communications Conversations

Today, I celebrate 10 years as a solo social media and PR consultant. Truth be told, I don’t know if today is the actual anniversary. I can’t remember my “first day” in this role 10 years ago. It really doesn’t matter. What does matter is what’s happened in those 10 years. Because I’m about to fill up an entire blog post–and then some–talking about just that!

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Are you using customer profile analysis? These 3 easy steps can help you get started

Agility PR Solutions

Modern consumers are well-informed with the easy availability of smartphones and internet connectivity—which has increased customer expectations and market competition, and has given rise to an abundance of data sets for companies across industries. In such a scenario, meeting the expectations of customers and enhancing their experiences at every touchpoint has become very difficult for […].

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5WPR Consumer Culture Report 2024

5WPR’s fifth annual Consumer Culture report takes a look at consumer spending culture, the biggest influences behind buying behaviors, and emerging trends.

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Conference Recap: Laura Ling on Never Giving Up Hope

PRSay

As a journalist, Laura Ling has traveled the world to tell stories about the struggle for freedom. “Many of the people I have met along the way have inspired me, from women in the Arab world speaking out about greater rights to indentured servants in the Brazilian Amazon lured to work there in backbreaking conditions,” Ling said. “I never truly understood what a luxury our freedom is until I went out in the world and met these people who had risked their lives for greater freedom — of course, un

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Less Is More in Digital Marketing and Advertising

5W PR

Everywhere we look, it seems that a brand is just waiting to entice us with flashy marketing or advertising. Influencers are everywhere, ads now proliferate on every platform we use on a daily basis, and even our smart speakers are starting to talk back to us and tell us what we should buy. Brands have gotten smart about where to find their target consumers, but one of the risks of the “ads everywhere” approach is that consumers can become jaded and sick of always being sold to.

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7 PR Blogs You Should Be Following

Critical Mention

Adjusting to new trends is part of the business for PR professionals. Luckily, the internet provides many educational resources to them in the loop. While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. Share Tweet Share. 1. Ragan’s PR Daily.

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Inexpensive marketing strategies for those on a tight budget

Agility PR Solutions

Marketing ideas and strategies do not need to cost a lot of money to be effective. In business, when money is tight, many departments get their budgets slashed at the knees. Therefore, when times are rough or when business is going downhill, be prepared that you might end up with little or no money for […]. The post Inexpensive marketing strategies for those on a tight budget appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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Conference Recap: Richard Dreyfuss on the Importance of Civics in the Classroom

PRSay

PRSA presented Richard Dreyfuss with its inaugural Civic Engagement Award yesterday during the 2019 International Conference in San Diego. The Academy Award-winning actor, who is passionate about bringing civics back to the American classroom, founded The Dreyfuss Civics Initiative to prioritize civics education. In a conversation with Rita Tateel, president of the Celebrity Source in Los Angeles, Dreyfuss said that he “comes from a very political, activist background” and was inspired by his gr

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How an Influencer Marketing Agency Can Help Businesses Grow 

5W PR

In some situations, a business does not have the manpower, resources, or connections needed to cast a wide enough net. While this is often considered to be a good problem to have, it nonetheless presents a challenge. When it comes to companies seeking out influencers to bolster a marketing campaign, employing the help of an influencer marketing agency can help amplify the voice of the brand and extend its reach.

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2020 Marketing Budget Planning: Here’s How Marketers Say Spending is Shaping Up

Sword and the Script

October is typically a time of year with special urgency for many in marketing. For starters, it’s the beginning of Q4 and all the pressure that comes with trying to make the numbers for the year. At the same time, it’s also when all the business units and functions really begin jockeying for the next year’s budget. There’s no shortage of opinions on how the budget should be allocated – I offer some views on this at the bottom of this post – but what I thought would be really helpful is reviewin