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Today, we say goodbye to HARO [PR Tech Sum 52]

Sword and the Script

Acquisitions PR software company Vocus acquired HARO in 2010 for an undisclosed sum. This latest move may make financial sense, but it’s the second serious crisis communications distraction for the company in Europe. Users can track and share media mentions on the go. Measurement templates. Reddit data.

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The Value of Strategic Communications in the PRSA MBA/Business School Program

PRSay

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. She is a public affairs and media consultant based in Washington, D.C.

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Fundamental PR Lessons from Last Year’s Big PR Messes

5W PR

We all remember the 2010 BP oil spill. The accident despoiled Gulf beaches from Florida to Texas and created a massive – and expensive – PR crisis for the international oil company. Media consumers nationwide were reminded, yet again, of all the gory details in what, ostensibly should have been a positive story.

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If I Were LeBron’s PR Guy…

David PR Group

With his “Decision” in 2010, James basically performed slow torture on Cleveland fans. The post If I Were LeBron’s PR Guy… appeared first on David PR Group | Public Relations, Reputation Management and Attorney Marketing. ( Here’s an article suggesting why that’s likely. What should James do differently from a PR standpoint?

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11 Steps For Crisis Management

Prohibition

The world watched in shock as in 2010, Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull eruption disrupted millions of travellers around the globe. Every one of us who has run a crisis management programme will agree that it is an emotionally charged and demanding experience. Setup a crisis communication team. Communicate with stakeholders.

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What the Uvalde Shootings and Other Crises Reveal about Press Conferences

PRSay

Despite very public and memorable examples, communicators seem to learn this lesson the hard way. Environmental Protection Agency, 4 million barrels of oil flowed from the damaged well over 87 days before it was finally capped on July 15, 2010. She is a thought leader in communication theory, executive training and coaching.

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CSR Trends for PR and Media Relations Professionals

Cision

By 2010, more than half of all Fortune 500 companies reported on their CSR activities. Prepare in advance for crisis. Learn “How to Plan and Manage Crisis Communication in a Social World” today! Regulatory and government bodies demanding CSR reporting, new legal business structures.