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More on PR2020: social media activism, internal comms resurgence, storytelling and professionalism

Stephen Waddington

There were some clear misses in my original essay: social media activism, internal communications, storytelling and professionalism in PR. Most brands have learnt that the customer service or reputational impact of the occasion rogue tweet isn’t worth the cost of 24/7 social media management. I’ve developed each of these themes below.

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4 Ways PR Creates Brand Attachment

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In 2016, Apple’s CEO Tim Cook took a controversial stand (on its news site and in TV interviews ) against the U.S. Storytelling brings brands to life. But the storytelling should go beyond the founders and employees. In the B2B sector, Salesforce excels at storytelling and has a team dedicated to it.

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

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

Television , with its visual storytelling capabilities and wide viewership, remains a powerful tool for conveying messages to a mass audience. Since 2016, there has been a slight increase in online news consumption and a slight decrease in print news consumption.

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5 Trends Shaping Tech PR In 2018

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

On the bright side, GDPR has presented opportunities for data privacy and security thought leaders to build visibility and reputation through insights and expert commentary. Big tech’s reputation challenges. It may also help us measure the impact of what we do — from a media placement to the full brand reputation of a client.

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PR Winners And Losers Of The Rio Olympics

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Well in advance of the Opening Ceremonies, the public relations leading up to the 2016 Summer Olympic Games was mixed at best. Visual storytelling. Reuters used virtual reality, the Washington Post experimented with automated storytelling. PR Losers of the 2016 Olympic Games. PR Winners of The Rio Olympics. Ryan Lochte.

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20 PR and Marketing Predictions for 2022

Sword and the Script

Brad Marley , Chief Storyteller, Yelram Media . Reputation management is crucial. Reputation management would become crucial in the face of recession, jobs loss and livelihood loss. We are guardians of reputation and image and so we must ensure that the ‘ESG wave’ of promises are fulfilled. PR grows more in demand.

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Brands, Here’s How to Captivate Consumers in the Age of Distraction

Cision

And as marketers and storytellers, it’s up to us to not only get our brands in front of consumers but to also pique their interest instantly so they don’t scroll right on past. Boast a Star Reputation, Not a Marred One. A solid reputation should be carefully curated in order to thrive. Captivate, Then Maintain.

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