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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

Internal comms tool SocialChorus acquired by a PE firm; Burton-Taylor digs up revenue numbers; Nexis Newsdesk Simplifies news search; Propel adds broadcast monitoring Welcome to the beginning of September. million in a Series C venture funding round in May 2018, according to Crunchbase. SocialChorus last raised $12.5 year-over-year.

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Faces & Markets of PRGN: Tokyo, Japan – Premier Destination for Business

Bianchi Biz Blog

We are pleased to share the first in a series of in-depth profiles of a key international market written by one of our PRGN partners. The tourism sector significantly boosts the economy, with millions of international visitors supporting hospitality, retail, and entertainment sectors. million in print and 3 million online subscribers.

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PR Recap: International Home + Housewares Show – 2017

5W PR

Just conquered The International Home + Housewares Show. With more than 2,100 exhibitors from around the globe showcasing the latest and greatest in innovations for the home, The International Home + Housewares Show returned to McCormick Place in Chicago and this year did not disappoint. Ran a half marathon, you ask?

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Impact of COVID-19 on NHS comms

Stephen Waddington

This healthcare-focused edition follows #FuturePRoof Three: The NHS at 70 with lessons for the wider PR community, published in 2018. The book describes how internal communications has become a primary function for communications teams working round the clock to keep staff updated and safe.

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Competition Among All-in-One PR Software Tools Heats Up [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

In my view, SocialChorus is really the only tech player in internal comms – and the company has been doing interesting things. Originally known as West Corporation , the company entered the PR tech space when it acquired a $335 million PR tech business from Nasdaq , which included the press release distribution service GlobeNewswire in 2018.

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2022 Solo PR Pro Premium Member Accomplishments

Solo PR Pro

Thrive PR and Kelly Kirkendoll ( Founder/CEO) won four PRSA Dallas Pegasus Awards, including the top award in two categories (Internal Communications Program and Publication, Print or Digital), a Pegasus Award of Honor for Most Effective Campaign on a Budget and BEST OF SHOW! Phyllis Weiss , president, Weiss Communications, Inc.

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PR Rock Stars: Life Time’s Dan DeBaun

Communications Conversations

Paul Business Journal reporting on retail and restaurants before I started my career at Life Time in May 2018. I really appreciated my time in radio and print journalism. I coordinate a lot of TV segments and print/online interviews across the country. I then spent two years at the Minneapolis St.

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