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5 Tips for Getting Into Live Streaming

Cision

As the social media giants roll out live video, social media influencers and brands have been the first to embrace the trend. Over fifty people went with me as I narrated a test drive of Ford Motor Company’s 2016 Mustang, and I answered their questions in real time. . Images: Giorgio Minguzzi , gdsteam ( Creative Commons ).

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For PR Agencies, Does Cannes Really Matter?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

But 2016 turned out differently. This year, despite a 38% increase in PR Lions award entries, just two “pure-play” PR agencies took home metal, making 2016 the most lackluster performance for PR shops since the category was created four years ago. But at the end of the day, PR is far more than a support for marketing.

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How Amazon Uses Brand Storytelling to Inspire Investment

Beyond PR

Communicating brand value to executives and investors isn’t about splashy websites or luxurious launch events. You’re not going to get anywhere today if you don’t have a credible, unique story,” says Ken Wincko, SVP of Marketing at Cision and PR Newswire, in Branding for Growth: A C-Level Strategy. A great example of this is Amazon.

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Putting PR on the Table for Minority Students

PRSay

The 2016 labor force statistics from the current population survey provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that of all people employed in public relations, still less than 10% are African American. Toyota hired Tobin to improve its image and brand among the African-American community. and Nestle USA to name a few.

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13 Truths About PR ? How Many Do You Believe In?

PR Matters

In celebration of 2016* marking the 110th anniversary of PR, this article is the first in a series of reflections on the profession and its practice. (* Ivy Lee , arguably the founder of modern PR, published his Declaration of Principles about the purpose and value of PR in 1906.).

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Romancing the C-Suite: How to Communicate Results That Resonate

Deirdre Breakenridge

We increased our earned media coverage by nearly 17% this month, which means more exposure for the brand. Gerry Tschopp, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs at Experian said it well, “I want to know enough about PR ‘wins’ so I can speak to business leaders in key data points or success stories that drive business and reputation.

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13 Fortunate Truths about PR

PR Matters

In celebration of 2016* marking the 110th anniversary of PR, this article is the first in a series of reflections on the profession and its practice. (* Ivy Lee , arguably the founder of modern PR, published his Declaration of Principles about the purpose and value of PR in 1906.).