PRSay

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

I was heading a newly formed PR consultancy in Pakistan when, one day, we received an email from the local representative of a leading German car manufacturer asking about our services. Along with other agencies, we were asked to submit our pitch. They hesitantly agreed, and then transferred the payment into our bank account.

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Stephen Waddington

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

It’s a feisty B2B PR agency based in Birmingham founded by Amanda Lowe. Birmingham is back under local restrictions. There has in the past, been a feeling that agencies HQ-ed in the regions only service the regions - which has been the source of untold frustration. Story is a corporate punk. I knew we were going to get along.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I They didn’t have a lot of PR experience, but knew it could be a revenue center for the agency, and they entrusted me to handle that,” he says.

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Stephen Waddington

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Support for NHS workers Agency, Talker Tailor Trouble Maker supported the launch of a new charity initiative by LEON founder John Vincent, actors Damian Lewis and Helen McCrory, and comedian Matt Lucas, all of whom had friends working on the frontline. Free parking was offered at 450 hospitals, with 2,600 staff booking a space.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

Bank, Capital One and TD Bank discover ways to motivate consumers to act. McGuffin Creative Group is a marketing and advertising agency dedicated to banks, financial services and healthcare organizations investing to grow their brands and motivate sales.

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Financial Social Media Banking Media 52

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

According to the Bank of Finland’s March 2024 interim forecast , GDP will contract by 0.5% Key Expertise of Ellun Kanat Ellun Kanat is a visionary change agency that helps organizations navigate their ways through turbulence and instability – and helps them find inspiring opportunities as well as enjoy the ride!

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PRSay

JUNE 15, 2021

And after the murders of Black and Latinx trans women like Tiara Banks and Chyna Carillo, the murders of George Floyd and so many others across the country, this year’s celebration of Pride will be defined by the experience of the past 50-plus years and the past year in equal measure. Pride is a celebration, yes, but it started as a protest.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

Those with a penchant for finance may go the IR route or look to represent banks or investment products, as someone with a love of travel takes a position with a destination or tourism bureau. If so, the agency route might be the best for you. Many local chapters have working groups for new and young professionals.

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Reputation Us

APRIL 17, 2019

Clients included Microsoft, JP Morgan, Bank of America, Credit Suisse and Allstate. Boggs was also a broadcast buyer for the national advertising agency Hal Riney & Partners. Custom Publishing as an editor on NYSE Magazine , published for the New York Stock Exchange, and on Currencies, for Charter One Bank. Content Manager.

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Nonprofit Banking Financial Crisis Communications 68

Victorious PR

JULY 25, 2022

These quotes are just a selection of a bank of ROI-adjacent quotes we keep on hand to show potential clients. We are proud members of the Rolling Stone Cultural Council and the Forbes Agency Council. “This is hard to say, but we’ve certainly increased the reach of our operators by about 40%, as well as our overall client base.

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Communications Conversations

JUNE 15, 2020

US Bank announced “several investments and initiatives to bridge social and economic gaps and enhance opportunity for people of color.” ” Target donated “$10 million commitment and ongoing resources to advance social justice and support rebuilding and recovery efforts in local communities.”

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 8, 2021

This move would become the catalyst behind the forming of Bernadette Davis Communications , the boutique communications agency she currently owns and operates with the assistance of one other full-time employee and anywhere from eight to 12 contract workers depending on the client load. I hadn’t even opened a bank account yet!

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PR in High Definition

MAY 31, 2016

Is the key competitor in that market founded by someone local? If you want to get the most from your agency investment, try to minimise the number of countries you have on an “as you need it” basis. If you haven’t allowed your European agencies to pre-pitch the story, it’s likely that the results won’t be as good as they could be.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

PR professionals from the local hospital systems, spokespersons for local municipalities and emergency management agencies, representatives from the local blood bank, and PR representation of the nightclub, among others, stepped up to perform the critical function of communicating at a time of extreme uncertainty.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

PR professionals from the local hospital systems, spokespersons for local municipalities and emergency management agencies, representatives from the local blood bank, and PR representation of the nightclub, among others, stepped up to perform the critical function of communicating at a time of extreme uncertainty.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 5, 2022

When I left the media relations agency I cofounded after 16 years, I realized I would need an expanded skillset to attract new clients. This month, we asked our panel of solo PR pros to share best practices for entering a new niche in their business. Read on for their helpful tips.

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Cision

JANUARY 21, 2016

Social media can quickly turn local events into breaking national news which means every season is crisis season. Q: How did Visit North Carolina communicate with area businesses to assure them the agency was working on their behalf? How did Scott’s team keep the state’s tourism afloat? What was their expectation?

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Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Matt makes this list as the president of one of the largest PR/comms agencies alone. But, he’s also one of the most connected people I know (especially among the agency owner group). Kathryn has been the CEO of Tunheim Partners for 30 years–the longest run of any current agency head. She seems fantastic.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The writer had put out a request and the agency’s product seemed to fit, but after a pitch letter and sample, promptly declared the product a “me-too” and scrapped it from the story. We followed up often with fresh ideas, always adding that our spokesperson was local and could be available on a moment’s notice.

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Pitching Strategy Examples Banking 149

Solo PR Pro

MAY 16, 2023

Department of Labor, “FMLA applies to public agencies, including local, State, and Federal employers, and local education agencies (schools); and private sector employers who employ 50 or more employees for at least 20 workweeks in the current or preceding calendar year – including joint employers and successors of covered employers.”

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Insurance Insurance Policies Local 52

Ethical Voices

JANUARY 23, 2023

It was also our recommendation that the PRSA Board of Directors retain the right to bar from membership or expel from the Society any individual who has been or is in sanctioned by a government agency or convicted in a court of law of action that fails to comply with the code. Al Golin talked about the trust bank.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 14, 2016

What you DO find is a bunch of tech companies/startups ( Slack , Basecamp ), a very small number of Fortune 500 companies ( General Mills , locally), and a few others that have globbed onto a trend I see accelerating in the months and years ahead. Take a peek at what GE, Prudential and Umqua Bank are doing with podcasting.

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Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. In the span of five years, Tess has excelled in marketing, communications, production, and business development roles in agencies, on the client side, and with non-profits. Bank (nominated by Monica Wiant). Hill Center.

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Shift Communications

MAY 17, 2015

Unless you’ve got the luxury of dealing with only local customers, chances are good you’ll be hopping a few time zones for work’s sake. Even something as simple as knowing what the local emergency number is matters; in some nations like the UK, it’s 999. Marketers and PR professionals are on the road quite a bit.

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Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 14, 2020

My advice would be that the fastest and least expensive way to generate leads is to speak locally through workshops.Chamber of Commerce. Local colleges partnerships. He was the art director at an advertising agency and not even the person who made the decisions about marketing/PR, but he introduced me to the people who do.

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Insurance Insurance Banking Groups 110

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 12, 2021

Sofia Horvath, Federal Reserve Bank of Minnesota. Katie Berry, US Bank. You might recognize the name–Kelsey used to be a media personality with FOX-9 locally. Moving into the agency world after years on the corporate side at Target and Abbott certainly qualifies. Erin Noel, American Cancer Society.

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Banking Sports Meeting Insurance 78

Barokas

MAY 8, 2017

While we have already made steps in this direction, with providing media relations to pro bono accounts and volunteering in our local communities, we wanted to make this value a permanent part of Barokas PR’s identity. it’s refreshing to work for an agency that is doing it because it’s part of who we are. Pro Bono Accounts.

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Corporate Employee Community Banking 60

Communications Conversations

JUNE 14, 2017

After a few discussions, we re-imagined the event as a partnership between his agency (one of the up-and-coming mid-sized PR shops in the Twin Cities) and my consultancy, ACH Communications. Or, the best local restaurant to hit up? With a twist. Tens of thousands of people will visit the Twin Cities during that week in February.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 8, 2016

Though I’ve been partial to MailChimp for both its model and the opportunity to “buy local,” the Times story pushed me over the edge. A boutique agency provides access to creative senior talent that won’t break the bank. News by definition defies expectations. Has your PR firm stopped bringing creative ideas to the table?

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Marketing Pitching Survey Study 114

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 18, 2017

Remember to account for federal self-employment, Medicare, state (where applicable) and local taxes. Keep separate bank accounts – For practical purposes, it’s a good idea to have a bank account that’s solely designated for your business so that you can keep your personal and business finances separated.

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 5, 2016

Remember to account for federal self-employment, Medicare, state (where applicable) and local taxes. Keep separate bank accounts – For practical purposes, it’s a good idea to have a bank account that’s solely designated for your business so that you can keep your personal and business finances separated.

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Reputation Us

MAY 1, 2019

For example, an organization that provides free food to struggling local individuals may want to align with a grocery store for an “Ending Hunger” campaign. Clients included Microsoft, JP Morgan, Bank of America, Credit Suisse and Allstate. agency Hal Riney & Partners. Boggs also managed accounts for.

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Communications Conversations

APRIL 28, 2015

Working at small agencies has given me so many leadership opportunities I may not have had otherwise. I have never worked at a large agency, but I think it is safe to assume I would have had less responsibility earlier on in my career. Like me, you’re a bit of a local coffeehouse aficionado. Spyhouse Uptown for real work.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 11, 2016

Securing between 20-50 opportunities each week (no, that is not a typo), I was the highest producer at the agency I worked at before starting out on my own. We did not bank on that sort of measurement opportunity but it happened. Guest Post by Kate Finley. My public relations career began with media relations.

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MaccaPR

JULY 20, 2015

However, now brands have the option to appear as part of a ‘Live Story’, which gathers photo and video content from events or destinations around the world, ranging from fans celebrating the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 in Vancouver, Canada, to daily life in the West Bank. But, since Snapchat began. Sour Patch Kids. The Maze Runner.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 29, 2016

Do you know that, at the end of the day, the way she gets a 5-star performance review is by getting the CEO’s mug in his local neighborhood rag? Because here I was, tasked with revamping PR for the oldest animal welfare agency this side of the Atlantic. But do you know how she is evaluated , come performance review time?

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

There are so many thoughtful contributions – from people working on both the in-house and agency sides. In-house and agency teams will be hard at work supporting Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) with messaging that convinces their leadership colleagues and board of directors that preparing for cyber-attacks is critical.

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