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PR Tips For Successful Media Training

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It’s hard to overstate the importance of quality media-interview preparation to a successful public relations program. As most PRs know, an unprepared or ineffective spokesperson can unwittingly squander a media opportunity, while a well-prepared one can move it from mediocre to meteoric! Here are some “must-dos” along with new tips to incorporate into your media training arsenal.

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Jay Baer Asks: Is Social Media And Journalism Linked?

Cision

Recently, Cision published the 2017 Global Social Journalism Study , conducted in partnership with Canterbury Christ Church University, which surveyed journalists on their social media habits, preferences and views. In the first of a series of videos, Jay Baer, founder of Convince & Convert and New York Times best-selling author shares his thoughts on the research.

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What Makes A Successful Initial Coin Offering Communications Campaign

Ronn Torossian

Have you heard of cryptocurrency? Chances are you might not know that term, but you’ll recognize some form of what it is … the most commonly known is probably Bitcoin. Cryptocurrency is a form of payment that can be easily used on the internet. Now there are several different types of the payments, and when they are introduced to world markets, they come out in the cryptocurrency version of a stock IPO … an ICO or initial coin offering.

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A Few ‘Kick-Start Your Career’ Tips From Top 5 Most Influential Women (Plus One Man) in Content Marketing

Prowly

When starting out in a content marketing career, skills development is essential. The industry changes quickly but there are a few core skills that will always be important during your content marketing career. The post A Few ‘Kick-Start Your Career’ Tips From Top 5 Most Influential Women (Plus One Man) in Content Marketing appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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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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Demystifying PR ROI

Onclusive

MarTech forever changed the way that marketers work, what they report as success and how they do their jobs. PR professionals and communicators, however, have not, as a whole, significantly changed how they measure their success. CMOs and CEOs are starting to ask: Why can’t PR be measured and attributed the way that marketing efforts can? The typical response is that PR ROI and Earned Media are more difficult to measure.

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NASA After Cassini, What Happens Next?

Ronn Torossian

For nearly two decades, NASA scientists have been sharing the wonders of Cassini. The $3.26 billion space mission was launched in October 1997 with a mission to explore Saturn. That mission, according to the scientists monitoring Cassini’s travels, has been more than successful. In its final transmitted photos, Cassini measured the planet’s atmosphere, even as it made its final descent to crash land on Saturn.

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PR Lessons From The Bungled Equifax Crisis

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Public relations people like to talk about anticipating or “getting in front of” a crisis; in fact, for a taste of a real-life crisis simulation, check out this stress-inducing story by The New York Times ‘ Sapna Maheshwari. But the truth is, it’s a myth to think that you can prevent most events that could wreck a company’s reputation.

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Content Marketing World Wrap-Up: The Three Themes That Stood Out

Prowly

Content Marketing World Wrap-Up: The Three Themes That Stood Out. Last week, I had the pleasure of attending Content Marketing World for the second time. It was three days filled with learning and some good times with like-minded marketers. We all love what we do. Being immersed in that world for a few days, I was convinced that. The post Content Marketing World Wrap-Up: The Three Themes That Stood Out appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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How Successful Journalists Use Social Media

Cision

An important aspect of the PR and marketing professions is to understand the behavior and interests of stakeholders and publics that we serve. The recently released Cision 2017 Global Social Journalism Study takes a deep dive into how journalists approach and use social media. As journalists are asked to do more in the digital realm with fewer resources, the opportunity for PR professionals to be a trusted resource to journalists increases when we understand their specific needs.

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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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9 Things A-Plus PR People Have in Common

PRSay

This post is brought to you by AirPR , a proud sponsor of PRSA. Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer will be co-presenting a professional development session on “ The New PR: The Science Behind What Works ” on Monday, Oct. 9 at PRSA’s 2017 International Conference in Boston. Public relations can be a thankless job. Sometimes you find that your entire workday disappears without ever getting to cross a task off your to-do list because you’ve been busy responding to incoming inquiries.

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PR’s Top Tech Tools

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Just when you thought you had all the public relations tech tools you need, fresh innovations come along. Technology never sleeps! Also, we may have been inspired by this piece about Artificial Intelligence (AI) in PR, including insights from our very own Chris Harihar. Tech tools to improve PR performance. Nearly anyone in PR can embrace and incorporate cool new stuff that encompasses AI, machine learning and other tech tools of the trade to streamline, improve and increase output on behalf of

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Learn to Measure What Matters

The Proactive Report

September is AMEC’s Global Measurement Month with many events around the world focused on PR measurement. The kick-off event was held in Hong Kong and addressed the touchy subject of AVE’s. (Advertising Equivalency Values, where you measure the value of your media coverage by calculating how much an equivalent advertisement would cost.) The event promised tips and tricks on how to manage clients and stakeholders who still demand those pesky AVEs.

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Get More From The Relationship With Your Press Release Provider

Cision

At some point in your life, you may have had to “define the relationship” with someone. It’s that critical, yet sometimes awkward, point in the relationship where two people sit down and ask, “What are we?”. Chances are, you haven’t given this a second thought when it comes to your newswire provider. If you have, you’ve probably defined the relationship as strictly business.

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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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What is the value of an impression?

Shift Communications

One of the most common PR measurement questions we receive is, “What is the value of an impression?” The short answer: nothing. Impressions are worth nothing by themselves. The long answer has a fair bit of nuance to it. Why do we measure impressions? Impressions are a diagnostic metric; if your earned media placement or advertisement isn’t seen by anyone, then we know its impact to your business is also zero.

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Emergency communications in the era of social media

Presspage

Hurricane Harvey was the first major Atlantic hurricane to make landfall in the United States in 12 years. Since Wilma in 2005, no hurricanes have made landfall with such destructive power. Harvey was the wettest tropical hurricane on record in the United States to date. In the four-day period it struck, it dropped more than 40 inches of rain in many places in the eastern Texas region.

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Ethics: Making It Part of Your Core Culture

PRSay

Each September, PRSA recognizes Public Relations Ethics Month, supported by programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme, Public Relations Ethics: Strengthening Our Core, guides a special focus on the six core values highlighted in the PRSA Code of Ethics. Please join the discussion through blog posts, webinars and Twitter Chats (#PREthics) scheduled throughout the month of September and consider the content a catalyst for integrating ethics

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Top 10 Popular Science Staff on Twitter

Cision

This week, we highlight the top Popular Science (print) staff on Twitter ranked by follower count. Followers were pulled on September 22, 2017 and may change over time. 1. Joe Brown — Editor-in-Cheif — 23, 438. Our kickass engagement editor, @mmsuperflyjr on how to diversify strategy across social channels. [link]. — Joe Brown (@joemfbrown) September 19, 2017. 2.

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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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{PR}edict: Predictive Analytics and the Future of PR, Part 3

Shift Communications

In the last post, we reviewed the necessary ingredients to make successful predictions: good data. We defined good data as clean, compatible, and chosen well. Let’s next look at a predictive analytics example every PR practitioner will benefit from. Matching Customer Behavior to Public Relations. The purpose of public relations is to generate awareness and trust.

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What can PR learn from living with Alexa?

Stuart Bruce

Quite a bit it turns out. We bought our first Amazon Echo just under a month ago and since then I’ve been having fun figuring out how we can use it for the family and thinking about the potential uses of voice interfaces for public relations and corporate communications. Amazon Echo is a voice activated speaker powered by ‘Alexa’ Amazon’s automated digital assistant which competes with Microsoft’s Cortana, Apple’s Siri and Google’s less than imaginatively titled Google Now.

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5 reasons to work at PressPage

Presspage

Innovative product and service. We think our product is amazing and we work very hard to keep it that way. We offer a software platform for PR professionals that provides an integrated, easy to use and modern social newsroom solution. We are passionate about PR, social and software. The product is setting the industry standard in usability and we are continuously developing new features and enhanced functionality to make sure it exceeds the expectations of our clients.

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Is Integrated Communications the Holy Grail or Just Cheap Talk?

PR News

Growing up, most of us were encouraged by our parents and teachers to play well in the sandbox, to share our toys and pay attention in class. Fast forward to now, and imagine your boss telling you to do the same. It would feel patronizing, right? Truth is, we could benefit from those childhood reminders.… Continued. The post Is Integrated Communications the Holy Grail or Just Cheap Talk?

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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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3 crucial differences between a news story and a feature story that will make you a better writer

Axia PR

Your guide to writing a better news or feature story. When you write a story, your objective is to get the right message to your target audience. If you understand what type of story you’re writing, it will improve your writing and help you reach the readers you want to connect with. There are many kinds of stories. The most common ones are a news story and a feature story.

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4 Career Building Tips For New PR Professionals (That Can’t Be Achieved Behind a Computer)

Shift Communications

Strong Career Moves For New PR Professionals. It’s back to school time here in New England and across much of the country. Back to school season is often a time of reflection. I have most recently been thinking about what advice I’d give to an emerging generation of new PR professionals that have recently entered the workforce full-time. In my early PR years, I spent a lot of time absorbing information from and closely monitoring the behaviors of senior staffers around me.

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PR in the age of Artificial Intelligence

Presspage

How has AI affected PR? In the world of public relations, artificial intelligence has had a tempered (though growing) effect. While content publication and distribution have been automated for years, previously human-owned or creative activities have seen a rise in the use of automated technologies. For example, Associated Press (AP) has implemented AI technology to produce all earnings reports.

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You Really Did Learn This in Kindergarten: Be Fair

PRSay

Each September, PRSA recognizes Public Relations Ethics Month, supported by programs presented by the PRSA Board of Ethics and Professional Standards (BEPS). This year’s theme, Public Relations Ethics: Strengthening Our Core, guides a special focus on the six core values highlighted in the PRSA Code of Ethics. Please join the discussion through blog posts, webinars and Twitter Chats (#PREthics) scheduled throughout the month of September and consider the content a catalyst for integrating ethics

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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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San Diego Padres’ Best PR Year - This Year

The Stalwart Blog

As a die-hard Padres fan for more than 20 years, through good times and lean years. For me, 2017 will go down as one of their best years. Seriously, one of the best ever. Before the emails come asking me if I’ve taken California’s recent recreational marijuana laws to heart, hear me out. In all the years before this one, the baseball club promised that good times were coming, either this year or next.

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4 Smart Strategies For Securing Artificial Intelligence Coverage

Shift Communications

Artificial Intelligence Coverage Overload. Read any publication today and you will find an array of artificial intelligence coverage articles. From Elon Musk’s bold statements about artificial intelligence’s (AI) role in a potential World War III to IBM’s recent $240 million investment in the future of AI, the technology’s promises, benefits, and concerns have captured the interest of most everybody.

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Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools' newsroom is a must have

Presspage

MNPS' goal is to be the first choice for Nashville’s families. Simoultaneously, the district is earning a national reputation for urban school reform, its commitment to social and emotional learning and rising academic achievement. Metro Nashville Public Schools is one of the America’s top 50 largest school districts, preparing 88,000 students to excel in higher education, work and life.