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5 “Founding Fathers” Of PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Dan Edelman (1920-2013) brought products to the public’s attention in a way that was new at the time – by getting their stories in newspapers and on television. Most of all, Schmertz pioneered “creative confrontation” with media by corporate communicators. Some things never change.

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The Implications of the Growth of Social News

Cision

Still, television remains a strong contender for the source used by most Americans for news; 40 percent compared to 43 percent who gain the majority of their news online and via social media. The decline of television as a news source pales in comparison with the decline of print, which has been drastically declining since 2013.

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26 Thoughtful Marketing Predictions that Could Actually Happen in 2019 Across PR, Content, Digital, Social Media and Customer Success

Sword and the Script

8) Creativity over productivity. 2019 will finally be the year when creative concepts, PR, branding teams are held more fully accountable for downstream effects on brand search and performance marketing lift. Performance marketing companies will work to build out their creative capabilities. Creativity is back.

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Meet the Media: Scotty Reiss, Founder of A Girls Guide to Cars

Bianchi Biz Blog

I started my career at Adweek covering the television business and competing against huge established newsrooms like The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. In 2013 a friend suggested we start an automotive site for women and I declined; I didn’t see the automotive market as very friendly toward women.

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9 Highly Recommended Marketing Podcasts that Stand Up over Time

Sword and the Script

Whereas second screen devices distract from television shows or even conversations, listening is one of the few consumption activities we can do while engaged in another: commuting, exercising or doing chores. Can your PR firm bring big creative ideas and execute on them? 9 Marketing Podcasts Worth a Listen.

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8 Questions with Syracuse University’s Sports Legend, Michael Veley

Critical Mention

In this fascinating discussion, we chatted with Michael about his tips for breaking into sports marketing/PR, what it’s like to plan a national championship celebration in two days and the creative way he handled public outcry to a bold move he made. Be unconventional, creative and entrepreneurial in your thinking and approach in life.

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