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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

PRSay

24, Chuck Todd of NBC’s “Meet the Press” shared his insights on the state of journalism and its future. Already decimated by staff reductions, many print and broadcast newsrooms have been acquired by large corporations that are often more interested in online clicks and monetizing news than in factual reporting, Todd said.

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Journalists Love Twitter, and if Your Job is Media Relations, You Should too

Sword and the Script

In 2018, 51% of respondents said media relations is getting harder, according to the annual JOTW Communications Survey, that I’ve partnered with Ned Lundquist and Ned’s Job of the Week newsletter to field. Those numbers were tallied up by Muck Rack for the company’s The State of Journalism 2020 report.

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PR Advantages of Pitching Trade Press

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Those hours, of course, include studying trade journals, reviews, and analyst reports. A B2B with a new VR (virtual reality) tool for real estate sales should never neglect specialty outlets VR Journal or AR/VR Magazine – as well as real estate trade journals like Realtor Magazine. Trade pubs are a community network.

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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. Of course, being exposed to so many local business leaders during my time at the Business Journal was a blessing.

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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!

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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. SocialChorus claims “50% year-over-year growth in both 2018 and 2019” and that growth “has accelerated in 2020.” million for the full year in 2018 , the last full year report the company published as a public company. SocialChorus last raised $12.5

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Why and How to Switch Media Monitoring Platforms

Critical Mention

During the vetting process, ask potential providers to show you how to track TV, radio, online news, licensed print and social media in one tool—the proof is in the pudding. Eric Lebowitz joined Critical Mention in 2018 as its Director of Marketing. Eric Lebowitz.

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