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2016: The Year of the (Marketing) Monkey

Shift Communications

2016 in the Chinese Zodiac is the year of the Monkey, whose attributes include being “smart, quick witted, frank, optimistic, ambitious and adventurous.” Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube – they all have or are rapidly advancing advertising components. That’s the good news: most likely you won’t be in a tear down, reboot mode in 2016.

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How Communicators Can Help Their Clients Navigate Misinformation and Biased News

PRSay

The traditional notion of “bad press” is negative coverage in a reputable journalism outlet that exposes legitimate complaints about a company — for example, coverage of a shareholder lawsuit, or a scandal about workplace conditions in a local or national newspaper. PR teams have been handling these kinds of events for years.

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Avoid advertising blahblah: the real meaning of Christmas?

Prakkypedia

It has struck me that this standard message is regurgitated by a lot of organisations in their marketing and advertising material and it’s a wasted opportunity. (I I watched some regional SA television recently – during a Christmas trip – and saw a swathe of festive commercial messages from local retailers. Thank you for a great 2015!

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4 Ways PR Creates Brand Attachment

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

While top-tier marketing and advertising are valuable, associated PR campaigns can help propel a brand to the next level of emotional attachment. For companies looking to differentiate themselves from the pack, PR (integrated with advertising and marketing) can help build a foundation of brand love. You feel connected to these brands.

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The Enduring Significance of Broadcast Media: Why TV and Radio Remain Essential for PR Professionals

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Since 2016, there has been a slight increase in online news consumption and a slight decrease in print news consumption. They offer a platform for local news, events, and discussions that directly impact the lives of individuals within specific regions.

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How Digital PR Pros Can Cope with Recent Google Search Updates

Cision

The 2016 Edelman Trust Barometer states that out of all the people they surveyed, over 60% trust Google rather than news outlets. Google search algorithm updates in 2016 , for example, included a number of integrated changes in order to unify mobile SEO and local SEO along with paid and organic results. Image Source: [link].

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We’re Accepting Applications for our Nonprofit Challenge!

Reputation Us

The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 6:00 PM PST. It’s also our hope that the Nonprofit Challenge will inspire firms to donate their time to help generate community awareness for other local nonprofits. The winner will be announced by Thursday, December 15.