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The Halo Effect: Why Attractiveness Matters in PR

Doctor Spin

The effect extends beyond individual assessments and significantly impacts marketing strategies where singular characteristics often shape consumer perceptions of advertisements and brands. The Halo Effect occurs when our overall impression of a person influences our judgments of their specific traits. Source: Commercial Research 2 Hao, L.

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Brands Must Show They Understand and Respect the LGBTQ Community, PRSA Webinar Panelists Say

PRSay

Inequality anywhere is inequality everywhere,” said panelist Debbie Ebalobo, director of external and financial communications for the Coca-Cola Company. While there has been progress, companies need more LGBTQ leaders, she said. “I think there’s a big opportunity right now for LGBTQ inclusion,” he said.

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The Evolution Of Corporate Social Responsibility In PR: A Snapshot

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

His goal was to build competitive advantage for the American Tobacco Company’s Lucky Strike brand. But if the initiative did in fact promote women’s rights (even the dubious privilege of smoking) by fighting a double standard of behavior, then does it matter if a company profited? A company’s authentic intentions.

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Metaverse for Marketing: Twice the Hype?

Shift Communications

Back then, however, it was not built by an organization hell bent on world domination at all costs a popular social media company. Facebook, mind you, didn’t launch until 2004. But has the business or consumer mindset really changed that much in 20 years? That was in 2003. to build their own, standalone virtual world.

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What Can We learn from the partnership between Tiger Woods and Nike?

Shift Communications

Nike regularly takes calculated risks with its ambassadors, because the sheer strength of its brand puts the company in a class of its own. The company was richly rewarded for its loyalty after his Masters victory, including an estimated $22 million boost to the value of its partnership. Which he did, brilliantly.

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Meet the Media: Doug Newcomb, Freelance Automotive Journalist  

Bianchi Biz Blog

I’m the founder and president of my own company , Newcomm LLC, which provides automotive technology content, consulting and conference-programming services. Probably a feature for Corvette Quarterly in 2004, when I profiled racecar driver Leilani Munter and her high-school friend. I also review new vehicles.

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Public Relations Objectives

Doctor Spin

In an era where consumers are increasingly sceptical of advertising and corporate speak, PR offers a more authentic and credible way to communicate with the public. You cannot “do marketing” towards these groups; their informational needs differ from those of potential consumers. Public relations: State of the field. link] 2 Broom, G.,