Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

I also managed an underground student newspaper, so I had to know a ton of students. 100/52 weeks in a year = 2 meet-ups per week. That sounds about right. Two big reasons for me: 1) My business is to know a lot of people. Leads can and do come from anywhere, so the more people I know in our industry, the better.

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Cision

JUNE 14, 2016

How do you maintain interest once you exhaust your “long tail” list of content ideas? What I want to do in this post is share a list of resources that may help to develop new content ideas. So I hope you find one or two (or more) helpful for you: 1. Google Alerts. Talkwalker Alerts.

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The Resolution Blog

JANUARY 8, 2018

Tip of the month: “Take someone in finance to lunch and learn how you make money ” This is just one of the amazing tips from the Queen of metrics Katie Paine in this interview on PR News. We are passionate about exploring ways to demonstrate PR success, especially at an article-level because it’s not easy. Thanks BuzzSumo :) 4.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

As an independent consultant, a big part of my job is keeping my clients one step ahead when it comes to social media marketing. And, that’s damn hard, considering the speed at which social media marketing moves. Lately, however, it does seem like Gini is writing more about the business of running an agency.

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Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 10, 2022

There’s much to say about OpenAI’s newly released ChatGPT. And make no mistake about it—much will be said in the coming weeks, months, and years. For now, I’ll settle for this: I asked ChatGPT to write a press release about a fictitious hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland. I should have prompted something more substantial.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Mark Cuban famously advised young companies not to bring on an external PR firm, reasoning that an entrepreneur is the best person to handle media contact. First, all startups aren’t alike, and individual needs and goals should dictate the decision. Here’s what we’ve learned about PR for startups.

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Stephen Waddington

JUNE 23, 2019

I’ve read all 300+ pages and summarised the stuff you need to know. Follow this link if you want to download the complete blockbuster otherwise read on. It’s seen as a highly effective form of media buying that dynamically automates pricing and payment in the time that it takes a web page to load.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

In case you missed it, Buffer came out with a fantastic “State of Social” report in January. I dare say Buffer may be the best tool, platform or social media company blogging today (I also love Hootsuite’s blog). After all, Instagram does give you a wide range of metrics within the platform.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 16, 2019

Communications professions placed press releases near the bottom of a long list of priorities for the next 12 months, according to the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey , a collaborative effort between Ned’s Job-of-the-Week and Sword and the Script Media. PR Pros Sentiment About PR Tech Vendors.

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The Awards Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

I was laid off from one of the best jobs I’d ever had: I was an analyst covering social media and collaborative technologies at a large, well-known industry analyst firm. Licking my wounds and considering a new career, I learned of the nascent industry of dev bootcamps. you couldn’t just “build a website.”).

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The Awards Blog

JANUARY 31, 2020

I was laid off from one of the best jobs I’d ever had: I was an analyst covering social media and collaborative technologies at a large, well-known industry analyst firm. Licking my wounds and considering a new career, I learned of the nascent industry of dev boot camps. you couldn’t just “build a website.”).

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Let me know what I’ve missed. PR is a social science. The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. PR leads with earned and owned media but also uses paid and shared media for amplification and targeting.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Today, I celebrate 10 years as a solo social media and PR consultant. Truth be told, I don’t know if today is the actual anniversary. Because I’m about to fill up an entire blog post–and then some–talking about just that! What about ACH highlights? It really doesn’t matter.

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Cision

APRIL 20, 2015

If you’re developing digital content in any capacity, you’ve probably run across some of the following advice: Develop a content strategy. You could develop a content marketing strategy , but that doesn’t mean that it will be a good strategy, or that it is related to the corporate goals in any meaningful way.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 14, 2011

You know that feeling when someone tells you they’ll give you something, you’re expecting it, and then they tell you they’ve changed their mind because you’re not worth it? Thanks and look forward to hearing from you soon. I show that you wrote for several blogs.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 13, 2021

According to research, about 75 percent of companies will experience a crisis at some point due to the increasing complexity of modern business and the growth of social media in our fast-paced world. Crises can be strategic (a purposeful attempt to gain media attention in order to sell a product or service) or accidental.

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PR 20/20

JUNE 26, 2018

We’ve worked with select markets over the years to establish internal expertise, and we know that it’s a game-changer for our team and for the quality of client work, strategy and results when we can establish domain expertise within an industry. You add value to the partnership , and your team proves more irreplaceable.

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Shift Communications

JUNE 19, 2015

In 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) came out with guidelines regarding disclosure of endorsements that were significantly updated to take into account the ever-expanding domain of online advertising and social media. The same is usually true if the endorser has been paid or given something of value to tout the product.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

You need to be aware of what’s going on in the world, what’s happening in your niche and what the competition is doing. When it comes to the news industry, trending topics come and go like the tides. Thanks to the growth of digital platforms like social media, the news cycle is rotating faster than ever before.

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Buzzstream

MAY 2, 2024

Email is the best way to contact reporters, though social media is a close second. We’ll show you how. Imagine a world where journalists saw every piece you published. For some in the social media space, these are influencers. This post isn’t about writing a media pitch because we’ve already done that.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Ten Reasons PR Pros Should Blog November 10th, 2010 Tweet Last week, Joe Hackman hosted Danny Brown , Gini Dietrich and me on his BlogTalkRadio show, aptly entitled PRapalooza.

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MaccaPR

AUGUST 26, 2015

Those feelings of nostalgia and a shared past bring our history to life, which allow us to collectively reminisce on social media about the way things were (or the way we’d like to remember them!). The New York Times Digital Archives. than you might think to curate and share electronically.

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 25, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Five Productivity Tools for PR Pros August 25th, 2010 Tweet A few months ago, I wrote a piece on communicating effectively with a virtual workforce for IABC’s monthly e-zine, CW Bulletin.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali From Couch To 5K: Why Lindsay Allen Runs October 12th, 2010 Tweet I’ve known Lindsay Allen for the last two years or so, first meeting her on Twitter, and then taking that connection offline.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 20, 2010

So here are 10 reasons for you to attend the IABC/DC Metro Silver Inkwell awards gala on October 26, Letterman-style: 10. Don’t you want to cheer me on? It recognizes exceptional work in the field of business communication from our peers, and we should celebrate them. Because they know how to unsuck their communications.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

First, you… Image: Kate Sumbler via Flickr , Creative Commons Hold on! Don’t you want the back story first? Because, let’s face it, this isn’t exactly the New Yorker of PR blogs. So now I knew that 404 pages didn’t have to put you to sleep. You see, I’m not exactly techno-Einstein.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Is Pay-to-Post Blogging The New Advertorial? A few weeks ago, they asked a question about paying for blog posts. I know big bloggers get swag. I know big bloggers get swag.

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Norton's Notes

DECEMBER 21, 2014

With the end of the year quickly approaching I know we are all out wining and dining in the PR industry but come January everyone will be hitting the gym again and what better way to get ready for the new year than learning how to train with weights properly. About the blog. Anyway, after hours of work here are my top ten.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 26, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Being Thankful For What Is Not November 26th, 2010 Tweet If you are in the U.S., you are on Day 2 of the Thanksgiving holiday (and hopefully you have the day off).

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali The Value Of A Fire Drill October 27th, 2010 Tweet Guest post by Narciso Tovar I remember the time I went through my first fire drill. I can go into other examples, but… you get the point.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali On Lists, Their Importance, And How To Get On One February 8th, 2011 Tweet This post has been about a year and a half in the writing. Lists are as important as you think they are.

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 6, 2015

The new business strategies most-used by top income earners are direct referrals, networking and inbound inquiries. The numbers are especially impressive when you compare them to the workplace at large. Number of hours worked per week (more hours associated with higher income). Predictors of income/rates. Client Size.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali The Decision February 5th, 2011 Tweet I have a big decision to make. Should I, or should I not, watch the Super Bowl? I work in a field related to media.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 3, 2011

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali 5 Tips To Avoid New Job Burnout January 3rd, 2011 Tweet It’s a new year, and perhaps you’re starting a new job. Are you taking full advantage of them?

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In PR, where users spend hours researching contacts and monitoring media placements, the need to streamline processes is always at a premium. All pricing and features are based on the time of publication.) You can compile these lists manually or by scouring a media database. Or a food journalist for print media.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In PR, where users spend hours researching contacts and monitoring media placements, the need to streamline processes is always at a premium. All pricing and features are based on the time of publication.) You can compile these lists manually or by scouring a media database. Or a food journalist for print media.

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

In case you’ve been on a desert island somewhere for the last week, you’ve undoubtedly heard about Nike’s “Dream Crazy” campaign featuring new front-man Colin Kaepernick. But, what I want to talk about today is the PR/marketing results–so far. source: Talkwalker).

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