Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 14, 2018

A Guest Post By Liza Vozjakova, American University Student, PR Expanded Blog Post Winner. As a person from a foreign country, I have noticed that a lot of people of my age engaged in following different traveling blogs and video blogs. Having the intention to move abroad is only the beginning for international students.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Whether you’re a new PR assistant or the Director of Communications, the core of your job revolves around using news and content to put forth your brand’s desired messaging. Our job descriptions tell us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 1, 2022

The volume of comms work has grown and changed, according to the 482 respondents to the fifth annual JOTW Strategic Communications Survey, which is being released today. ” In open-ended comments, respondents cite digital, internal comms and a greater focus on comms by leadership as among the underlying reasons. When asked, “Why?”

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 25, 2022

90% of comms pros surveyed say their work has changed some, and of those, 50% say communications work has changed significantly. Most communicators say the volume of work has grown, but so too has the variety of work. Those who said communications work has “changed very significantly,” wrote: 1. Proven business value.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

BuzzSumo edges into PR with journalist database for SMBs; Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms; why don’t PR software vendors follow basic PR standard practices? Poppulo adds generative AI for internal comms Poppulo, which develops an internal comms platform called Harmony, said it embedded generative AI into its platform.

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PRSay

APRIL 26, 2021

When you’re in the business of communicating, what you say matters. And even if you issue public statements supporting social justice movements or decrying injustices experienced by specific identity communities, today’s audiences are savvy at reading between the lines. Words and phrases have nuances; they have histories.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Our job descriptions tells us what we’ll be responsible for in a given public relations or communications role, but we rarely reference the J.D. For the sake of creating a comprehensive list of all the tasks today’s PR and communications teams are responsible for, we’ve compiled a list of 20 responsibilities or areas of focus.

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Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

If you’ve worked in the PR industry in the Twin Cities for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about or visited, the MN PR Blog. In fact, to my knowledge, the MN PR Blog was one of the first PR blogs in the entire country! The blog was founded and managed by Ryan May. Since, 2003, to be exact.

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wiredPRworks

MARCH 10, 2022

This was an interview I was so looking forward to – after all, Beth and I go way, way, way back to the early days when corporate communications was just making the transition to the first evolution of social media: the intranet. I know you’ll not only enjoy this interview, you’ll change the way you communicate forever.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Huckins, Graduate Student, American University, PR Expanded Blog Contest Winner. Patagonia Community Board: Credit Ginny Lefler. According to a report by Burning Glass and the Strada Institute, 39 percent of Communications and Journalism majors will be underemployed in their first job. A Guest Post By Sarah D.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Executive communications programs remain a top way for organizations to achieve this. Historically, you could get away with the executive team acting as “bullhorns” for company news, pushing product-level messaging and jargon-filled communications and a distinctly corporate voice. Internal communications are key.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 30, 2019

Our community will also learn the importance of observing the leaders in an organization (regardless of their titles). Some of the topics/questions Ken and the #PRStudChat community will answer include: 1. How can leaders communicate more effectively through social media? What started as a simple blog, soon became a movement.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 11, 2023

In today’s digital age, where communication has become more interconnected than ever before, understanding the significance of networking in public relations is paramount. Global and international PR networks Networking isn’t confined to local or national boundaries. It’s a global endeavor in the PR industry.

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wiredPRworks

MAY 13, 2022

Listen in as Allan Schoenberg, Chief Communications Officer at Vinson & Elkins, shares lessons from his job as a top communicator and his passion for running to help you enjoy your job more, stress less, and keep running in the race we call social media marketing. Does managing social media sometimes feel like running a marathon?

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5W PR

JUNE 7, 2023

PR is a dynamic industry that requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, as well as organization and attention to detail. Interns should visit the company’s website and review their mission statement, values, and past projects. This may include writing, communication, organization, and time management skills.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 25, 2023

Communicators can also use the platform as an internal tool to keep employees, stakeholders, or clients informed about industry trends, company updates, or thought leadership content written by executives. How is Substack different from a blog? If so, Substack can open doors and provoke new ideas for PR professionals.

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2021

More than a year later, these DE&I communications and programs are entering their sophomore phase, where enthusiasm has tempered and calls for action go unanswered. CEOs stepped up in droves to make promises to the BIPOC community that they were heard, understood and welcomed within the company. Communicate regularly.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 21, 2020

People want to learn more about their communities! I believe both of those experiences shaped me and led me to starting this blog. And there’s a lot I learned from running that underground newspaper that I put into practice now, even to this today, on this blog. This blog is very similar. when I was 17.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 30, 2015

The July edition of #measurePR focused on an area most PR pros don’t often think about: internal communications. Here’s some of what we talked about: On best practices for internal communications and the measurement thereof: A2 Measure the right things, not just the easy-to-measure ones. measurepr.

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Shift Communications

JULY 10, 2015

Being a community manager may sound like a cool, trendy job filled with fun and creativity. Whether you’re managing a community of thousands or one of 100, you are the eyes and the ears of the company on platforms like Twitter and Facebook. As community manager, one of your main tasks is responding and interacting with audiences.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 21, 2020

In early 2011, I published a blog post with “20 places to look for a PR job.” To that end, this post is aimed at helping both job seekers and employers in PR and communications find resources for finding or fulfilling job listings. Professional Groups and PR Associations There are many associations dedicated to PR and communications.

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Onclusive

OCTOBER 28, 2021

While this puts communications and PR front and center as the stewards of corporate reputation, PR pros also have a formidable challenge of monitoring and addressing multiple internal and external influencers that affect their brand perception. In the age of social media, managing corporate reputation is a complex undertaking.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 9, 2023

However, effectively engaging in international public relations requires a strategic approach that considers cultural nuances, local preferences, and diverse media landscapes. Cultural sensitivity Culture plays a significant role in shaping beauty standards, preferences, and communication norms.

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PRSay

JUNE 18, 2020

For centuries, systemic and structural racism in the United States constrained and prevented opportunities for Black Americans and other communities of color to live long, healthier and prosperous lives. But this is a complicated, layered conversation with a long traumatic history and generations of impacted communities.

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Doctor Spin

DECEMBER 24, 2023

This bias might have serious implications for internal communications. As PR professionals, we must observe “Communication Discipline.” The committee, composed of esteemed community members, reviewed and approved the various aspects of the plant’s design. Doctor Spin | The PR Blog. So, what’s Parkinson’s Law?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

ET, #PRStudChat (sponsored by Spin Sucks ) community members gather for a Twitter chat on “PR for Issues & Advocacy.” However, we encourage all community members to weigh in with their ideas and share their perspectives too. How has the communications landscape changed during your career so far? Is PR Right for me? ”

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Stephen Waddington

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

A new book describes the extraordinary achievements of NHS communication practitioners during the COVID-19 crisis. The impact of COVID-19 on NHS comms documents the scale of the challenge faced by professional NHS communicators since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in early 2020. COVID-19 has driven the adoption of technology.

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Konnect Agency

MARCH 31, 2020

As the global community continues to experience the impact of the health and economic crisis of COVID-19, we as a PR Agency are continuing to keep current on best marketing practices during this unprecedented time. This applies both to traditional media, newsletter updates and social media programming.

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Shift Communications

JUNE 28, 2022

How does it relate to the business, employees, clients, or community? Are there steps you could take internally before speaking publicly? For example, offer training, volunteer time or funds to local organizations, raise awareness by sharing resources, create space and amplify voices from underrepresented communities.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This blog post is your guide in navigating these waters. Identifying the Catalyst for Change There are external and internal factors that can be the catalyst for the shift from bigger business to a true Solo PR. Get support for every season of your business by joining the Solo PR Pro community ! Here’s to your new solo symphony!

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Stephen Waddington

MARCH 17, 2019

#CommsSchool gets practical, internal meets external, lessons in learning, AI knowledge gap, don’t build on free land, Airbnb comms as art and the Brexit impasse. We're planning to show you how build a personal space for your content on the internet and how to make blogging a habit. A second edition of the research is in the works.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

A Guest Post by Corina Manea, Chief Community Officer of Spin Sucks & Founder of NutsPR. It’s not a one-way communication street, and it’s definitely not about throwing your brand’s message out into the wild. By involving your employees, those who become your internal brand ambassadors , you show the human side of your brand.

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wiredPRworks

MARCH 23, 2022

Meet Jennifer Navarrette, Podcast Producer, Virtual Event Producer, Content Strategist, Community Builder, Speaker, and Blockchain Enthusiast – one of the top Women on Twitter Spaces. Jennifer launched a 30-part series, Social Media and the Blockchain, and the Blockchain Creatis community where she hosts weekly Spaces on Twitter.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Because if there’s one thing I believe takes public relations from good to great, it’s when your audiences start becoming your community through the relationships you develop with them. But I was curious to see how Maddie and Lindy perceived not just Open Community , but its juxtaposition with public relations.

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Karen Freberg

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

As I have shared with my students all the time, blogging and social media can open up some amazing opportunities you would have never imagined. I have been blogging now for nearly 13 years (WOW!), My blog has been a way to also share some exciting news, like my sabbatical. If you are not blogging right now, start.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MARCH 11, 2020

The rapid rise of public health warnings about COVID-19 and the ripple effects of the pandemic and our coping strategies pose a particular challenge for any organization, especially its communicators. Here is some commonsense PR advice about communicating during a pandemic. Make a plan. But this is not the time to overpromise.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JUNE 8, 2016

She is also the social media chair for the NYU International Club and volunteers with the social media team for the PRSA Tri-State events and conferences. is Communications Coordinator at the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation where she promotes PDF’s work to help end Parkinson’s. A follow up blog post by PR 2.0

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