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Bringing Open Community To Public Relations

Waxing UnLyrical

Because if there’s one thing I believe takes public relations from good to great, it’s when your audiences start becoming your community through the relationships you develop with them. But I was curious to see how Maddie and Lindy perceived not just Open Community , but its juxtaposition with public relations.

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This Semrush Acquisition of Backlinko hits PR, SEO and Content Marketing Trifecta [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

Second, these weren’t just emails lists from downloaded content – but communities of engaged readers. In checking the share price in writing this post, the company is trading at around $18 per share or about 30% above its closing price on the day of its public debut. Further the transactions create buzz and coverage.

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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Stu Opperman, APR

Solo PR Pro

He started Impact Players in 2009 and hasn’t looked back since, saying, “I couldn't be happier being a solo practitioner with my own business, calling my own shots, getting credit for my work and doing all the things you sometimes can’t when you work for somebody else.”. I do a lot of crisis communications, and content production.

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Volunteers Make The World Go Round: Communicating Effectively for Impact

Waxing UnLyrical

A study released by Johns Hopkins University in 2009 revealed that volunteers increased their brain functioning. This is the start of building a real community. Of course, you will be communicating on social media. Make it interesting and fun, and use your best content writing strategies to keep them engaged.

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Meet the Media: Erica Schueller, Editorial Director, Commercial Vehicle Group at Endeavor Business Media

Bianchi Biz Blog

Additionally, I still write, and will take on event coverage or feature assignments. I really enjoy writing stories where people share their experiences or perspective. When writing about business trends and best practices, though, that can sometimes be difficult. Describe the craziest or most fun story you have written.

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Muck Rack Lands a Whopping $180 million in Funding [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

The equity owners wrote big checks for those transactions – and they aren’t inclined to write another. This is the first outside investment the company has taken, which has been boot-strapped its founding in 2009 by Galant and Lee Semel. What makes them appear strong, is actually a weakness. Onward with the PR Tech Sum ….

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10 Reasons to Attend IABC/DC Metro's Silver Inkwell Awards Gala

Waxing UnLyrical

Photo of the 2009 Silver Inkwell awards merriment courtesy Marvin T. We have some neat giveaways, including a couple of comps to GrowSmartBiz 2010 on November 5 ( disclosure: I’m speaking, and Network Solutions, one of the hosts, is my client ), and something very special from writing coach extraordinaire, Ann Wylie.