article thumbnail

How We Made Our Chapter Event More Inclusive

PRSay

Shaking up communications to reflect our changing times also applied when planning the event. Here are other examples of the DE&I efforts we made for our conference, which might help spark ideas for your next event: We ordered treats for the opening night reception from Cookie Cart , a Black-led nonprofit in north Minneapolis.

article thumbnail

How the Canadian Newspaper Industry Can Adapt to Changes

Business Wire

In March 2017, Postmedia Network, Canada’s largest newspaper company, announced 54 layoffs at the Vancouver Sun and Vancouver Province newsrooms. Perhaps none have been affected more than print newspapers. Hinds is optimistic that the newspaper industry can take advantage. “We It’s a business challenge, not a reader challenge.”

article thumbnail

Tips for Promoting Your Special Event

Landis PR

You may have noticed that the “calendar” section in your neighborhood newspaper, online newsletter or event site is starting to populate with things to do. After a year and a half of (mostly) virtual events, many places around the world are offering in-person events, from concerts to lectures to wine fests and sports.

Local 98
article thumbnail

Media Alert Or Press Release? PR Tips

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Media alerts are used for announcing an event or briefing – to invite media to attend, and they include only the most important details. Media alerts are a good tool to generate buzz around the event and encourage media and journalists to cover it. . A media alert is far more abbreviated than a press release. Distribution .

Media 296
article thumbnail

Faces & Markets of PRGN: Tokyo, Japan – Premier Destination for Business

Bianchi Biz Blog

Face-to-face interactions, formal introductions, and participation in networking events significantly contribute to credibility. While online platforms wield influence, traditional media such as newspapers and television maintain substantial power. million in print and 3 million online subscribers. of Japan’s population uses LinkedIn.

Marketing 106
article thumbnail

Copy, right

Wadds Inc.

For as long as I can remember, the public relations industry has had a fractious relationship with the Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) and the Copyright Licensing Agency (CLA). The NLA and CLA serve complementary but distinct roles in licensing content from newspapers, magazines, books, and digital sources.

article thumbnail

CASE STUDY - Using current events to land in the media

PR for Anyone

Is it newspapers in that piled up on the, on the porch? You know, you also want to look at how is her housekeeping? Has she been able to keep up her house lately? Does she need help with those things? Right, is she able to get her mail?