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A 2-Minute Public Speaking Hack Using Body Language

Polaris

Yet public speaking and media interview skills are essential for most executives and business owners. And a poorly handled print or broadcast interview could turn a relatively benign issue into a full-blown crisis. In today’s post, we’ll take a look at a public speaking hack intended to help improve your presentation skills.

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8 Ways to Make Your Press Release More Effective

Cision

According to a survey of the releases distributed by (a certain PR firm) on one day: 78% of public relations people spend extra money to dress up their releases with printed letterheads and color…the 78% broke down into 34% on a simple black letterhead, 16% on a one-color letterhead, and 28% on a letterhead with two or more colors.

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The Field of Emergency Management: Why It Is Not A Profession

Melissa Agnes

The former one-way flow of warnings, information and updates from emergency management to the affected public has become, not just a two-way system, but one of many partners, sources and systems. And, can they accomplish their many tasks in real time or rapidly enough to protect the public from harm? References. Retrieved 2009-11-07.

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Remembering how 9/11 Changed the World – and Communications

wiredPRworks

Producing a letter took time to write, print or copy and mail. Eventually, subscriptions were open to the public. 2012 Update. At that time, most community organizations – including schools – had no email database, only phone numbers and addresses. Backpack communications was the most reliable and quick route to homes.

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So Farah, not so good Freuds

Mark My Words

Having become ensnared in the doping speculation surrounding his coach Alberto Salazar, Farah has learned the only fact worth knowing for the hounded luminaries of our public life: forget the facts – the story is king. Since the halcyon days of 2012 Farah’s PR machine has been on the back foot.

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Data-Driven Storytelling – The PR Gift That Keeps on Giving

Barokas

Reporters at every rung of the media landscape, from high-profile, top-tier publications all the way down to niche, vertical outlets, strive to create the most thought-provoking stories possible. But they need compelling, digestible facts and figures to create a solid story concept that will resonate with their audiences. Best days to pitch.

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What’s New In B2B Tech PR For 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As almost 200,000 folks get ready for their annual excursion to Las Vegas for CES (Consumer Electronics Show) , those of us who toil in B2B tech public relations will be looking for 2017 trends to better take advantage of industry moves and stake out positions for clients. B2B content will become more customized. PR will embrace paid media.

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