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Three Ways to Increase the Impact of Your Technology News | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

For the last 18 months, Business Wire and Onclusive have been working closely together to analyze thousands of press releases. In our recent webinar , we examined more than 6,000 technology press releases and the results were surprising.

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Tips for Planning a Virtual Panel

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As most PR agencies know, a speaker program is an excellent tactic for building thought leadership and brand recognition in the B2B space. A well organized thought panel discussion around a key industry issue or trend lets a leadership team showcase expertise to clients, prospects and often trade journalists. By targeting prospects, it can also help fill the sales funnel.

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Brands: Loved or Left

Ronn Torossian

When Khoros launched its “Khoros Engage” annual conferences in Paris and Cologne in 2019, one of the main speakers was Katherine Calvert, the customer engagement platform company’s CMO. Calvert closed both of the one-day conferences talking about the high expectations of today’s customers in which brands are either “loved or left.” Since then and largely […].

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7 Insider Tips for Building Better Relationships With the Media

Cision

Lessons from Cision's 2021 State of the Media report.

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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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The Challenges of the Modern Journalist – Insights from Business Wire’s 2020 Media Survey | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

Breaking news. Live videos. Social media updates. Push notifications. 24/7 news cycles. We're more informed now than we've ever been. We have unlimited choices to consume news. But, as modern journalists work around the clock, how are they facing the industry’s biggest challenges?

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Leading by Giving the Third Degree

Ronn Torossian

The phrase, “giving someone the third degree,” came about sometime in the beginning of the 20th century and referred to the ruthless manner in which police interrogated people suspected of committing crimes. This was also about a century before Norwegian author Jostein Gaarder was quoted as saying, “The most subversive people are those who ask […].

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UK Media Moves including The Guardian, OK!, ITV News and more

Cision

John Collingridge to join The Guardian as Head of Business; Rachel McGrath has joined OK! as Deputy Digital Director; Matt Williams appointed Executive Digital Editor for ITV News.

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How the APR Changed My Future

PRSay

April is Accreditation Month at PRSA. It’s a time to learn about how becoming Accredited in Public Relations can help advance your career. Discover more about earning your APR by visiting PRaccreditation.org. As co-chair of PRSA’s marketing committee for Accreditation in Public Relations, I receive many questions from peers about the credential: How does the APR make you a better communicator?

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Marketing mistakes in working with social media in B2B

Awario

If your social networks are not effective, you need to analyze your recent activities carefully. In this article, you will find the list of common B2B social media marketing mistakes that all marketers sometimes make. Check if you make these mistakes and learn how to fix them.

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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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Why social media job descriptions and roles need to change in 2021

Communications Conversations

According to a recent study by LinkedIn, “digital marketing jobs” were among the top 15 most in-demand jobs in the U.S. in 2021. Anecdotally, I can confirm that. As someone who looks at Indeed, LinkedIn and other online job portals every week for my Friday e-newsletter, I am seeing FAR more digital marketing and comms jobs than just about anything else in the creative industry.

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UK Media Moves including The Economist, The Independent, Insider and more

Cision

The Economist appoints Vinjeru Mkandawire as Global Property Correspondent; Steph Cockroft is the new Indy100 Editor as Sirena Bergman becomes Digital Culture Editor at Insider UK.

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3 steps for running an effective blogger outreach campaign

Agility PR Solutions

Blogger outreach is the process of reaching out to bloggers, often via email, and the primary goal of is generally some form of link building. That could be a guest post request or a link insert request. Blogger outreach is also used to create brand awareness, PR, and lead generation. Many people find blogger outreach […]. The post 3 steps for running an effective blogger outreach campaign appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Characterising a COVID-19 PRstack

Stephen Waddington

A new project aims to characterise a COVID-19 PRstack. Communications and public relations teams have moved to virtual working during COVID-19. As part of an ongoing project exploring start-up agencies during the pandemic, Wadds Inc. is investigating the impact of the pandemic on the tools used by agencies and communication teams. We’ve characterised the market across six segments: Insight and planning Stakeholder identification and management Creative Content and conversation Monitoring and mea

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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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Strategic PR counsel is valued more than it’s ever been

Steve Barrett on PR

This week’s statement by America plc on the voting laws issue was another example of the central role of communications in determining business strategy and shaping corporate reputation.

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3 Stress Management Tips for Journalists

Cision

April is Stress Awareness Month. Here are a few tips for journalists looking to manage their raised stress levels.

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How cold outreach has changed—and what works today

Agility PR Solutions

Typically, cold outreach involved emailing a journalist or site owner who you’d never connected with before. These days, it’s not so different in that people are still emailing new prospects they have never met. But, it’s easier than ever before to slowly build relationships before you officially reach out. This will increase the chances of […].

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14 Views on When a Company Should Speak Out About a Social Issue Today

PRSay

Companies and organizations of all sizes today are increasingly under pressure — from activists to employees — to speak out on high-profile political and social issues. In this tumultuous past year, stakeholders want to know where companies and CEOs stand. The 2021 Edelman Trust Barometer found that 86 percent of the general population expects CEOs to speak publicly on social issues while 68 percent feel that CEOs should step in when the government does not fix societal problems. .

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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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Should Your Business Have a ‘Do Good’ Community Relations Strategy?

HMA Public Relations

Is community relations a part of your overall business strategy? It should be. A strategic community relations plan has the power to impact both your community and your business.

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Business Acumen Is Imperative for Our Profession

Culpwrit

By Ron Culp During a recent Economic Club of Chicago member group discussion that I led, civic leaders vividly described the dire need to improve business literacy among high school students. Despite their personal business accomplishments, more than a couple of the leaders mentioned how they wished their own children better understood business basics.

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How Burger King flame-broiled its reputation with purposeful miscommunication

Agility PR Solutions

During its International Women’s Day campaign, Burger King UK landed in news headlines because of the company’s interesting and controversial marketing campaign choice. It happened in a single tweet that caused the public to react quickly, where the burger chain decided to use a sexist trope as a form of clickbait. The goal of the […]. The post How Burger King flame-broiled its reputation with purposeful miscommunication appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Upgrade your social media with Emily Barrett | On Top of PR podcast

Axia PR

Learn how your company can improve its social media presence with our guest Emily Barrett of Axia Public Relations. Guest: Our episode guest is Emily Barrett, social media specialist at Axia Public Relations. Her role is to monitor social media channels and develop unique, innovative, and engaging content.

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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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Brand audits: Why clients pay consultants to tell them what they already know

Muck Rack

Brand audits: Why clients pay consultants to tell them what they already know

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When will we go back to in-person industry events?

Communications Conversations

I know, I know, it’s mid-April and COVID cases and deaths are rising again. But vaccinations are ramping up, too. Hope is on the horizon. It feels like we’re almost there. And, as I think about what’s next, in-person industry events immediately pop to mind. The big question is: When will that be? When will we return to an indoor setting with 100-500 people without feeling nervous?

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5 Ways Media Monitoring Can Help You Beneficially Evolve after a PR Crisis

Agility PR Solutions

PR crises are commonly associated with doom and gloom, and for the most part that reputation is rightly earned. No one likes to be blind-sided by a threat that could damage their brand’s, or perhaps their own reputation. However, as we heard from the seasoned crisis comms professionals at our Crisis Comms Mastery virtual summit […]. The post 5 Ways Media Monitoring Can Help You Beneficially Evolve after a PR Crisis appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Connecting To Younger Audiences

5W PR

Every few years, there is a new generation that comes of age with a similar belief to the one that came before – that no one is able to understand them, and this is true as each of these generations is different because of the time in which each one grows up. Currently, this is the case for the most digitally connected generation that has ever existed, the members of Gen Z, who are struggling to find brands and corporations that connect with the generation’s values and beliefs.

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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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Webinar Rewind: The State of Investor Relations in a Virtual World

Cision

Learn how top IR leaders are adapting in the "the year of transition.".

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Meet the Media – Dan Rosenheim

Landis PR

By David Landis, LCI. Dan Rosenheim is the Director of Business Development at Bay City News. His impressive resume includes working for the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, SF Chronicle, KRON and KPIX (CBS). 1. How is reporting different at newspapers, TV and wire services? The differences are less significant than what, at least in a good newsroom, they all share: a commitment to enduring journalism values that include accuracy, timeliness, balance, relevance, importance, emotional impact,

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PR 101 in 2021: Life in a changing public relations landscape

Agility PR Solutions

As public relations professionals, we wear many hats. We are the image shapers, the brand builders, the media handlers, the crisis managers. We are also tasked with communicating quickly with a range of stakeholders—from customers and investors to business leaders, press, analysts and others—all with different agendas. Since every company is vastly different, there is […].

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