Sat.Oct 07, 2023 - Fri.Oct 13, 2023

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The Unspoken Mental Health Struggles in Public Relations

Solo PR Pro

Mental health has been under the radar for far too long as many suffered in silence. The pandemic drove much needed change and mental health is gaining recognition as an important part of our overall well-being. Given the unique pressures of the public relations industry, especially for those running their own business, this new era of transparency is welcomed.

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The Importance of Networking in Public Relations

5W PR

Networking is the lifeblood of public relations. It’s the secret sauce that can turn good PR professionals into great ones. The PR industry thrives on relationships, connections, and collaborations, and networking is the conduit that brings all these elements together. In today’s digital age, where communication has become more interconnected than ever before, understanding the significance of networking in public relations is paramount.

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Thinking Outside the Traditional PR Box

HMA Public Relations

Utilizing the expertise of professional partners in your client services team can enhance the value of PR agencies and businesses alike. Rayna Burgett discusses bringing new resources into your business and shares how the Public Relations Global Network helps HMA think outside of the traditional PR box. Find out more!

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Newsjacking: How Brands Can Use Current Events To Make News

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Newsjacking is a powerful tactic for marketing and public relations. It involves capitalizing on current events and trending news stories to promote or offer comment from a brand, product, or service. Given the ever-evolving digital landscape, keeping up with current events is not just important, but imperative for businesses that want to stay relevant and engage their most important audiences.

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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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Leading US CEOs Media Impact July – September 2023 

Onclusive

The influence of a CEO extends far beyond boardrooms and financial reports. The executive’s personal brand can be the bedrock of an organization’s reputation. As PR and Comms professionals, we must interrogate leadership behaviors, crisis responses, and brand perception to fully protect our organizations. You must also benchmark against your industry competitors to fully understand how your CEOs and organizations are performing in the media In our latest CEO Index report , we reveal which US CEO

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Executive Leadership: Shifting Focus from Outside to Inside

PRSay

M.J. Clark will lead PRSA’s Executive Leadership Certificate Program, a webinar series that runs Nov. 1–Dec. 6. Visit the PRSA website for more details on the program. As senior-level PR and marketing professionals, we’ve spent much of our careers focusing on appearances — helping clients make decisions about what they should say, wear, do, sell, promote and write.

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Transforming Family Dynamics Through the Conscious Parenting Revolution with Katherine Winter-Sellery

PR for Anyone

Who doesn’t dream of having a fantastic relationship with their kids? When we adopt a more mindful approach to parenting, effective communication and mutual understanding naturally follow. Leading the charge in the conscious parenting movement is Katherine Winter-Sellery, a three-time TEDx speaker, bestselling author, parenting coach, and a mother of two.

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Leading US CEOs Media Impact July – September 2023 

Onclusive

The influence of a CEO extends far beyond boardrooms and financial reports. The executive’s personal brand can be the bedrock of an organization’s reputation. As PR and Comms professionals, we must interrogate leadership behaviors, crisis responses, and brand perception to fully protect our organizations. In addition, to fully understand how your CEOs and organizations are performing in the media, you must benchmark against your industry competitors.

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Crisis communications: 5 tips for handling reputation management in the digital age

Agility PR Solutions

In today’s fast-paced digital age, where information travels at lightning speed, and the world never sleeps, reputation management has become a critical concern for organizations across the board. As communication professionals, we are tasked with navigating the increasingly complex terrain of crisis communications in the digital era. This article delves into the challenges posed by […] The post Crisis communications: 5 tips for handling reputation management in the digital age appe

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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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How Diversity Can Be the Catalyst for Cultural Change

PRSay

PRSA is offering the following resources during Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Month. As Hispanic Heritage Month shares a vibrant tapestry of Latino culture, history and achievements, it’s the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the incredible contributions of Latina communicators and entrepreneurs. Maria Rodriguez , Vanguard Communications’ president and CEO, and Brigitta Toruño , CEO and founder of UNO Translations and Communications , are two Hispanic leaders with deeply rooted connections

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Media Relations Best Practices With Axia | On Top of PR vodcast

Axia PR

In this episode, Kasey Klee, Marjorie Comer, and Bob Wiltfong join On Top of PR host Jason Mudd to discuss media relations best practices. Tune in to learn more!

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Future of Corporate Communications study finds CCOs investing more in technology

Stuart Bruce

The Edelman 2023 Future of Corporate Communications survey found that half of respondents see themselves as strategic advisers to or partners to their company’s leadership … © Stuart Bruce - Future of Corporate Communications study finds CCOs investing more in technology was first published on Stuart Bruce's Stuart Bruce the PR Futurist - Stuart Bruce on the future of public relations, communications, corporate affairs, reputation, crisis communications and measurement and evaluation

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B2B companies struggle with executing a great digital experience: CX teams need better ways to analyze and act on customer behavior

Agility PR Solutions

CX has been (and continues to be) a tough nut to crack for brands and marketers, and its close cousin DX (digital experience) is proving to be even more of a head scratcher for B2B companies—and even though a solution seems straightforward and similar, the situation appears to be more complicated for DX professionals, a […] The post B2B companies struggle with executing a great digital experience: CX teams need better ways to analyze and act on customer behavior appeared first on Agility P

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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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How to use AI to make sense of academic papers

Wadds Inc.

Using large language models like Claude 2 to extract information from academic papers. Making sense of a research paper and extracting information typically takes half a day. Parsing a paper using the Anthropic Claude 2 large language model and asking the AI bot for a summary, key arguments, and the method takes 15 minutes. I’ve included an example below from a recent paper published in the Journal of Public Relations Research.

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Harnessing Social Media for Consumer PR Success

5W PR

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. It’s not just a platform for sharing personal updates. It’s a powerhouse for consumer public relations success. Why is social media so attractive to consumers? Social media platforms have captured the hearts and minds of billions of people worldwide.

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Meet the Media: Seth Clevenger, Managing Editor for Features at Transport Topics

Bianchi Biz Blog

I’m Seth Clevenger, managing editor for features at Transport Topics , a weekly newspaper and multimedia outlet dedicated to covering trucking and the freight transportation industry. In my current role, I plan, write and edit industry news stories and oversee a range of regular features and special projects, including weekly longform feature stories in our flagship newspaper and on TTNews.com.

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Gen Z Reframed: Putting common marketing misconceptions in context

Agility PR Solutions

How a Focus Group of Gen Zers Exposed the Perils of Surface-level Assumptions About Their Generation Gen Z is so surprisingly wise for its years that older generations—and marketers—may be missing it. As I observed the 13 Gen Zers we recruited for a recent focus group get settled into the nest of couches carefully arranged […] The post Gen Z Reframed: Putting common marketing misconceptions in context appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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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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Using AI in tactical and strategic applications in public relations and management

Wadds Inc.

AI tools can help public relations practitioners work more efficiently and effectively, but the focus on generative AI content overlooks more strategic and disruptive applications. View AI in public relations and management on Beautiful.ai AI tools have the potential to improve the skills of public relations practitioners and improve standards. AI has assisted practitioners with spelling, grammar, reading level and writing quality in the past ten years.

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LinkedIn Changes You Need To Know About

The Hoyt Organization

Since its launch in 2003, LinkedIn has undergone many minor and major changes. LinkedIn attributes these transformations to its significant user growth, resulting in a surge in content creation. In 2020, users voiced concerns about the perceived lack of quality and relevance in the content displayed in their feeds. In response, the platform initiated modifications to its algorithms to refine user feeds with an increased focus on relevance and quality.

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#MediaMonday – Daisy Nelson

HMA Public Relations

Daisy Nelson, the editor in chief of Mohave Valley Daily News, Needles Desert Star and Laughlin Nevada Times, is the latest feature in our #MediaMonday series. Meet Daisy, discover what drew her to writing and find out more on her role in this post.

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7 customer retention metrics every business should track

Agility PR Solutions

In today’s fiercely competitive business environment, customer retention has become a cornerstone of sustainable success. While customer acquisition is undeniably important, retaining existing customers is equally, if not more, crucial for long-term growth and profitability. To thrive, businesses must meticulously monitor and manage key customer retention metrics.

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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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Navigating New Terrain: SEC’s Cyber Incident Reporting Rules and What They Mean for Public Companies

5W PR

The global average cost of a data breach was $4.35 million in 2022, and companies need to be aware of the latest technological and regulatory trends to ensure a baseline organizational readiness to keep the company on strong footing and assuage the concerns of their many stakeholders, namely investors. We spotlight the investor audience given the SEC’s commitment to this course as evidenced by the regulatory body’s new rules for how public companies report significant cybersecurity breache

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Three global issues that could impact your brand’s reputation

NewsWhip

In a time where a company’s every move is being thoroughly watched by both the media and consumers, even the most successful brands can find themselves in hot water. As such, brands must be cognizant of how their reputation is perceived — and this can extend beyond the industry in which the company directly operates. The issue boils down to: most brands focus on global issues that have already surfaced.

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Where Are Arizonans Coming From?

HMA Public Relations

Arizona has proven to be a hot spot for both domestic and international business relocations. Scott Hanson highlights the importance of staying on top of international trends and shares the top birthplaces for Arizonans born in other countries in this blog post. Take a look!

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Employer branding in focus: 5 things job applicants want from you

Agility PR Solutions

Just finding prospective talent is a challenge for companies these days, but the stakes have now been raised for how businesses proceed through the process of fielding applications and conducting interviews—this “talent experience” has a more significant impact on the bottom line than hiring managers might realize, according to new research from talent cloud firm […] The post Employer branding in focus: 5 things job applicants want from you 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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4 Trends We Saw at Natural Products Expo East 2023

5W PR

The Natural Products Expo East, hosted by Informa Markets’ New Hope Network, recently held its final show in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This event attracted over 1,000 exhibitors, including 425 first-time exhibitors, and nearly 16,000 attendees from various sectors, including retail, food service , and health and wellness. While Expo East marked the end of an era, it also signaled the birth of a new show, Newtopia Now.

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A Lesson in How Not to Deal with Workplace Jealousy

Culpwrit

After writing three books focused on increasing business acumen among strategic communicators, co-author Matt Ragas and I are constantly looking for contemporary literature, TV shows and movies that might help students and young professionals get non-textbook lessons in business. We often cite our favorite TV business show, Shark Tank, as well as important business… Continue reading A Lesson in How Not to Deal with Workplace Jealousy The post A Lesson in How Not to Deal with Workplace Jeal

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Why Do Celebrities Struggle With Accountability?

HMA Public Relations

This week, Jada Pinkett Smith has been promoting the release of her memoir through interviews with People Magazine and The Today Show. Alison Bailin dives into the press tour and explains how Pinkett Smith's public efforts spark a broader conversation about celebrities and accountability. Read more!