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Main Street Revival: 41% of consumers went local during COVID–and 94% plan to continue

Agility PR Solutions

Although the COVID crisis was a catastrophic and even fatal event for many small business owners, others were able to take advantage of these trying times by drawing consumers to their shops with the magic wand of 2020—excellent customer service.

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HOW THE DIGITAL MEDIA AND MARKETING WORLD WILL EVOLVE IN 2020

5W PR

A study by Boston-based ecommerce company Databox shows what some marketers see as changes they’ll be implementing in 2020 to heighten their company’s visibility and revenue – and crucially to stay ahead of the competition. . The final one is using and leveraging the customer service center as a profit center.

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Future of PR: 2020 edition

Stephen Waddington

He published a paper called PR 2020 on behalf of the CIPR in 2011 that examined the future of PR. The PR 2020 project was based on interviews with PR practitioners throughout the UK and the outlook for the forthcoming decade. Public service broadcasting is failing to pick up the shortfall. Here are the headlines. Happy New Year.

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20 of the Coolest Marketing Conferences to Attend in 2020

PR 20/20

So as we plan for 2020, we take stock of the events we’d like to attend. To share the knowledge wealth, below is my list of the 20 coolest marketing events in 2020 (coming to a venue somewhere in the U.S.). Disclaimer: Some of our favorite events have yet to release their dates for 2020. March 1 - 3, 2020 | San Diego, CA.

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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

Crisis Communications There were some serious PR blunders in 2020. That’s because social media is one thing most people check to understand your brand, and has also become a front-line of customer service. PR pros often review and edit when appropriate.

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Four social media channels most communicators overlook

Communications Conversations

Case in point: Brands like Microsoft that use Reddit as a customer service channel. The City of Minneapolis does a decent job here with regular posts about hyper-local events and to dos like street sweeping and its recent 2020 strategic plan. It’s a COMMUNITY play.

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The Importance of Social Media in Crisis Management

Prohibition

The impact that this new form of communication has on PR and marketing has introduced many positive changes for companies looking for better ways to connect with their customers. Rather than directly contacting customer support representatives, customers frequently vent their frustrations on social media. Key Platforms.