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Why the ‘Stealing Thunder Theory’ of Crisis Comms Requires Focus and Intent

PRSay

The “Stealing Thunder Theory” of crisis communications has been a critical tool for PR counselors for decades. Communicators have long advocated for the importance of defining the crisis on the organization’s own terms and avoiding being defined by critics, competitors and media. What does this mean for crisis communications?

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How 2,400 Journalists Use Social Media for Reporting [And Why PR Should Get Serious about Social]

Sword and the Script

Journalists say Twitter is the most valuable social media platform and they spend a lot of time there; if you want to improve media relations you should invest more time there too. Business efforts on social media tends come in two flavors. The first flavor rarely uses their social channels.

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Glassdoor reviews as a signal of corporate misconduct

Stephen Waddington

Damming Glassdoor posts from bad leavers are part of the cut and thrust of managing an employee brand in the social media age. You can smell the corporate overreach of an incentivised employee communication campaign to scrub reviews. An algorithm matched words to subsequent corporate violations reported in the media.

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What’s Trending for 2023?

PRSay

As 2023 quickly approaches, communications professionals continue to plan for what the new year holds in store. Despite these challenges, communications professionals may want to reevaluate how they use Twitter. Rather than view it as a social media delivery device, perhaps see Twitter as an online complaint box.

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The Halo Effect: Why Attractiveness Matters in PR

Doctor Spin

Source: Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 1 Nisbett, R., & Wilson, T. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , 35, … Continue reading The Halo Effect and Spokesperson Selection For PR professionals , recognising the Halo Effect opens up a realm of opportunities. “The Source: Nursing Times 3 Smith, R.

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Being Smart and Strategic When Navigating the Current News Cycle

PRSay

At MediaSource, we’ve been speaking with our key media contacts to keep a pulse on what’s happening in newsrooms, and speaking regularly with our partners in journalism. Within today’s new dynamic, communications professionals have to be more strategic than ever. Remember to keep your messaging useful, newsworthy and strategic.

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Glassdoor reviews as a signal of corporate misconduct

Wadds Inc.

Damming Glassdoor posts from bad leavers are part of the cut and thrust of managing an employee brand in the social media age. You can smell the corporate overreach of an incentivised employee communication campaign to scrub reviews. An algorithm matched words to subsequent corporate violations reported in the media.