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PR Glossary: 30 Key Terms and Insights Every Professional Should Know

Newsfile

PR professionals balance these media types to maximize brand exposure and credibility: Paid Media : Content promoted through advertising (e.g., Newsjacking is a media strategy where a brand capitalizes on viral news stories to market itself. What is Native Advertising? What is Viral Marketing? What is Thought Leadership

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The Dark and Twisted Side of Automation in Advertising

Sword and the Script

The story went viral as news organizations picked up the story. To my astonishment, the audio recording on USA Today was preceded by an advertising spot by NBC for a premier golf championship. In my mind, this is an example of just how dark, twisted and distant advertising has become with automation. Still, I clicked through.

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How to Create A PR Stunt That Gets Noticed

5W PR

Its primary aim is to create a stir, provoke conversation, and gain attention in a way that traditional advertising often can’t. The possibilities are endless, from staging a record-breaking event to aligning with the Guinness World Records to launching a seemingly bizarre campaign that goes viral on social media.

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The Power Of Creativity In PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Still, a prime impediment to PR teams’ showing out-of-the-box creative chops is clients’ aversion to risk– something not so prevalent in the advertising field. To urge people to give their eyes periodic breaks from screens, it filmed a series of snappy, fun viral videos called 20 Second Daydreams.

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5 Ways PR Helps Drive Sales

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Nielsen’s 2015 Trust in Advertising report shows that people trust earned media (as in editorial articles and posts) and owned content more than any other formats. One tactic that supports that positioning is a thought leadership event. Brands must earn the trust of customers, and that’s where good PR can play a role.

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Analyzing First Responders In Crisis PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

First statements say a lot about what a brand stands for, and they reflect on the quality of its leadership. When a passenger’s video of water flooding a Carnival cruise ship hallway went viral on May 3, it spawned thousands of references to Titanic and some sensational news headlines. Five crisis PR first responses.

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Hashtags, VR and Winnie the Pooh: Watching the 2018 Winter Olympics as a Communicator

PRSay

Adam Rippon has been a viral sensation this year despite not being the most spectacular figure skater at the Games. What are some examples of brands using their Olympic advertising platforms effectively? I wouldn’t say it’s an attention-grabbing ploy, as it it provides a deeper fan experience.

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