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Financial analysts say marketing is an investment, not a cost

Sword and the Script

The “Brand Finance Investment Analyst Survey” polled more than 200 financial analysts who “cover publicly listed companies in the United States and United Kingdom.” Many financial analysts believe advertising is an investment More financial analysts “perceive advertising as an investment (37%)” than those that believe it’s “a cost (24%).”

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Brands Must Show They Understand and Respect the LGBTQ Community, PRSA Webinar Panelists Say

PRSay

Featuring some of the country’s leading LGBTQ communications professionals, the event covered how PR practitioners can engage with and support the LGBTQ community. Inequality anywhere is inequality everywhere,” said panelist Debbie Ebalobo, director of external and financial communications for the Coca-Cola Company.

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What Are the Real Consequences of Fake Financial News?

Business Wire

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or AICPA, released the results of a new survey revealing the startling impact that fake financial news is having on Americans' ability to make retirement, investment and healthcare decisions.

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How Can Financial Services Organizations Use Social Media?

wiredPRworks

How can financial services organizations use social media to differentiate and build relationships? Listen in as Barbara Rozgonyi interviews Chris McGuire about what’s working for his company’s financial services clients. Financial Services Organizations Social Media Interview Key Points. About Barbara Rozgonyi. wiredPRworks.

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Influencer PR: The Rise of De-Influencers & How to Adapt?

Onclusive

The growth of paid influencers has also contributed to celebrity overtaking the idea of a shared, community-based identity. This has led to a sense of “advertising fatigue” among some consumers, who may be more likely to tune out or avoid influencer content altogether. What does this mean for brands and PR professionals?

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PR Lessons From The Biggest Failures of 2023

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

But the reaction in the gay and trans community was swift and angry, and sales suffered. SVB put out a fatally flawed press release that was meant to strengthen its financial position but had the opposite effect. The retailer responded by pulling much of its LGBTQ merchandise, claiming it only wanted to protect its staff.

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How Your Brand Can Support The Permissive Parenting Trend

5W PR

Brands can also address these concerns directly by offering products and services promoting responsible decision-making, age-appropriate independence, and open communication channels for children. Building brand communities Companies can create online and offline communities for parents to connect, share experiences, and offer support.

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