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Guest Post: 4 #PR Trends to Look Out for in 2018

Deirdre Breakenridge

The year 2017 has been quite a year for the PR industry. Not only did we witness numerous crises and campaigns, but also several new trends emerged. In fact a 2017 USC Annenberg Global Communications study showed that 60% of marketing executives believe PR and marketing will become dramatically more aligned in the near future.

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The Top PR Trends For 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Here are the top new trends that are accelerating change in the practice of public relations and challenging old-timers as we move into 2017. Here are the top new trends that are accelerating change in the practice of public relations and challenging old-timers as we move into 2017. PR is about generating influence. .

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How Data-Driven Storytelling Drives PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

No one should underestimate the power of data for storytelling. Whatever the case, B2B and technology-based businesses are in an excellent position to use data-driven storytelling as part of a PR strategy. Here are some compelling reasons why tech PRs should embrace the trend. Infographic from a 2017 article in MarTech Advisor.

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PR Looks At Content Trends For 2017

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

A look at the year in review offers some clues as to what 2017 year has in store. Here are five content predictions for 2017 that all PR people should be aware of. 2017 will see more advances in mobile, including more efficient interfaces for a better and more customized user experience. Video goes vertical. Mo’ mobile!

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Trends That Will Shape PR in 2018

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Yet in 2017 we’ve seen the growth of specific trends that might reasonably be expected to continue through next year. Visual storytelling will be better and easier. If you’ve any doubt about the power of visual storytelling, check out these superb examples by brands large and small. Here are some we’ve noticed.

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Influencer Roundup: Top 5 Content Marketing Trends for 2017

PR 20/20

And that’s not stopping in 2017. To help cut through the clutter, I've compiled influencer trends from top shared posts based on BuzzSumo data from the past year. Forbes ( @Forbes ) describes content marketing as a digital trend that is evolving fast , which means companies must jump on the bandwagon ASAP. CJG Digital Marketing.

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Top Public Relations Trends in 2018: Introduction

Shift Communications

As we wind down 2017, our gaze inevitably turns to the horizon. In this series, we’ll examine some of the major trends we see ahead and how PR practitioners of all stripes should prepare. If there’s one theme that unifies all the trends, it’s acceleration. The 2018 PR Mega-Trends. The Big Picture. Part 1: Earned Media.

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