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5 Pitch Ideas For PR Pros When There Is No News

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

But there are some weeks, especially late in the summer, when the news cycle is slow and companies are in a lull between announcements. Often companies have surveys or case studies that contain great data points. PR pros have been “newsjacking” for decades but it wasn’t until 2011 that David Meerman Scott penned the term.

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Meet the Media: Seth Clevenger, Managing Editor for Features at Transport Topics

Bianchi Biz Blog

One of my core responsibilities is producing TT’s annual Top 100 lists of the industry’s largest trucking and logistics companies. The majority of our readers are decision makers and managers at motor carriers, logistics companies, shippers, manufacturers, suppliers and other industry participants. That works both ways.

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45+ Places to Find Communications and Public Relations Jobs

Sword and the Script

In early 2011, I published a blog post with “20 places to look for a PR job.” When I wrote that original post in 2011, the unemployment rate was 8.9%. Public Relations Society of America: [link] Also, keep an eye out for listings and events from your local chapter. Phifer & Company: [link] 29. Paladin: [link] 26.

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Royal Oprah: How chat show queen Oprah has built an empire Meghan Markle would love

Mark My Words

Oprah has her own production company, Harpo Studios, which is behind popular American shows Dr Phil and Super Soul Sunday. She launched her cable channel Oprah Winfrey Network in 2011 and maintains a 25.5 In a landmark move, Oprah signed a syndication deal for her talk show, which ran from 1986 to 2011, to be screened across the US.

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Investing in Corporate Reputation Via Responsible, ESG Investing

Reputation Us

Rather than simply steering clear of companies doing wrong by avoiding “sin stocks,” investors and consumers are actively seeking out companies that are proactive in “doing right”— seeking both a positive impact on society and favorable investment results. In addition, two-thirds would prefer to work for such a company.

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The Extra Mile PR Strategy: Wow Your Customers

Doctor Spin

The company also offers a no-questions-asked return policy, even if the product has been opened and partially used. In 2011, a Twitter user jokingly tweeted to Morton’s Steakhouse asking if they could meet him at the airport with a steak when he landed. 2011, August 19). … Continue reading Trader Joe’s.

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Caine’s Arcade: How Powerful Storytelling Can Make a Difference

Polaris

In 2011, Caine Monroy was a 9-year-old boy much like any other kid his age—except that he had built an arcade in his father’s auto parts store in East Los Angeles. On the designated date, Mullick organized the surprise party while George, Caine’s dad, distracted the youngster with a visit to their local pizza joint. Introduce conflict.