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What Lies Ahead for Public Relations in 2018?

PRSay

In 2018, discussions about the future for PR and communications pros will likely include the topic of robots. Tech companies have made huge financial bets on all of these innovations. Artificial intelligence also has the potential to revolutionize journalism. the blink-and-you-miss-it nature of Snapchat). Wright, Ph.D.,

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Is there still a place for PR wire services in the 2018 communicator?s toolbox?

Communications Conversations

My big question: Do these wire services still have a place in the 2018 communicator’s toolbox? Relationships still matter, even with the changing face of journalism, and at the same time, companies are their own publishers, providing content directly to the audiences they want to reach. Maybe it’s a combo of both.

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$100 Million M&A for Internal Comms Tool: What’s Older is Still News in Marchlyjunetember [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

million in a Series C venture funding round in May 2018, according to Crunchbase. The announcement said, “financial backers Kohlberg Ventures and Arrowroot Capital will continue as significant investors in the company, alongside the founders and management.” The data for their report comes from scouring published financial reports.

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Take Your Marketing to the Next Level — Without Facebook

Cision

It’s 2018: Do you know where your marketing campaigns are focused? This type of approach is reminiscent of marketing days gone by, but it isn’t representative of what works best in 2018. Journalism teaches writers to pivot and learn quickly when new technologies or angles change a story.

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2022 Solo PR Pro Premium Member Accomplishments

Solo PR Pro

Laura Frnka-Davis' agency LFD Communications had its best year financially since starting the business in 2018. Gayle also won three first place, four second place, and two third place awards for journalism and public relations entries at the San Diego Press Club Journalism Awards.

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Who Were The PR Winners And Losers of 2017?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

After the election, most mainstream news organizations got busy reminding us why they’re needed with a renewed commitment to quality journalism. Best of all, journalism organizations like ProPublica and The Center For Public Integrity are enjoying unprecedented support. Here’s hoping for smoother road in 2018. United Airlines.

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PR Rock Stars: U.S. Bank’s Susan Beatty

Communications Conversations

Our chairman Richard Davis was instrumental in securing the bid for the 2018 Super Bowl and we are thrilled to be a part of it. 3–You also have quite the financial communications background, as you’ve spent time at Bremer Bank and Piper Jaffray, in addition to USB. Bank and that I get to do all the “fun stuff.”

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