Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 12, 2019

I’ve been media training executives for about 15 years. The media has an agenda. This statement shapes what most business professionals have in their minds about the slant or the bias of a media outlet. Social media conversations and past articles, blogs, comments, tweets, etc., So be ready!

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PR for Anyone

JULY 28, 2022

Watch this week’s PR Tip here: How do you your story to multiple media outlets? Many people feel they have one story and that one story might not fit in every media outlet. Take your diamond, aka your story, and think of each facet as a different media outlet. Watch that and then figure out which media outlets you.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 14, 2022

Now is the best time to pitch the media, especially television. August is the slowest news time as so many people are traveling and don’t want to forego their vacation for a media appearance. And… if you are a regular media pitcher, this could be the perfect time for you to get booked! Transcript. It is July 15th.

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PR for Anyone

JULY 21, 2022

Watch this week’s PR Tip here: Today I am challenging you to start pitching the media regularly. Think about what you can pitch the media for the rest of the year. It’s the breaking news stories where we take what’s trending and create media stories around that which we call newsjacking. PR FOR ANYONE.

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PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

You’ve landed in the media. Of course I’ve been on 1000’s of media outlets since then but that’s one of the biggest so I want people to see it, again and again. It’s up to you to be your own megaphone when it comes to your media appearances. YOU need to post it on social media. It’s.

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

While we certainly encourage PR and communications pros to follow our insightful Critical Mention blog , we also want to share a few of our other favorite PR blogs. PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Share Tweet Share.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Binge blogging, that is. You can read about my motivations and goals in my first post in the series— Binge Blogging: 30 Posts in 30 Days. I fully anticipate my blogging spree will help my business, though it’s too soon to assess the benefits. But when it comes our own blog, it’s been a different story.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 25, 2022

Most kids went back to school this week and it’s a great time to position yourself as an expert and start pitching the media! Right now back-to-school is a hot topic so the media is looking for those peripheral stories related to back-to-school that they can share with their audience. Watch this week’s PR Tip here.

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PR for Anyone

AUGUST 18, 2022

Watch this week’s PR Tip here: People understand the value of being in the media but more often than not, people are just trying to “sell” the media by putting in their product, service or brand without thinking of the bigger picture and the bigger impact they can make. PR FOR ANYONE. Anyone can get publicity!

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Scooptastic: Check out some of Cision Blog ‘s top CisionScoops for this week; Sean Hollister joining CNET ( Cision Blog ), Ann Belser exits Pittsburgh Post-Gazette , while Daniel Moore shifts coverage ( Cision Blog ); Hope Reese joins TechRepublic as a staff writer ( Cision Blog ).

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

Top executives make many of the same media mistakes the rest of us do—but their missteps are often magnified, becoming top headlines on news and business websites worldwide. In our media training sessions, I usually lead off practice interviews with a seemingly simple question: Can you tell me about your company?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 8, 2018

ET the #PRStudChat community will gather for a Twitter chat focused on Digital Media and AI. Our special guest driving the discussion will be Martin Waxman, APR, who leads digital and social media training and workshops. This was an important question and one that should be explored beyond one student or one blog post.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 6, 2022

Although it’s still cold where I am, NOW is the time to start pitching the media all of your spring ideas. One thing that every single person reading this post can be sure of, is that they have something to pitch the media relating to upcoming college graduates. Happy Spring!!! The video below will dive into some ideas too.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2015

This is a guest post by Brad Phillips , author of The Media Training Bible. Top executives make many of the same media mistakes the rest of us do—but their missteps are often magnified, becoming top headlines on news and business websites worldwide. Want to learn more media training tips? They Say Too Much.

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Melissa Agnes

SEPTEMBER 16, 2014

Editor’s Note: This is a great blog post that gives you an overview of what you can do, right now, to prevent a crisis. A company with two plane crashes in the last year asks people to post their bucket list destinations on social media. A social media manager loses their temper in a customer service post on Facebook.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 20, 2019

While earned media visibility is the bread and butter of many PR campaigns, they can do far more for an organization. Any PR program that only includes media visibility is inadequate. While winning media coverage can yield immediate gratification, public relations represents a long-term commitment comprising many activities.

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Communications Conversations

OCTOBER 18, 2017

The theme of this year’s #mnblogcon was “growth” But, for my keynote, I attempted to take things a little different direction and talk about what growing my blog has been all about–because really, it hasn’t been about the numbers, followers or like and comment totals. Another example: My PR Rock Star series.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 5, 2019

Social media, data science, predictive analytics, news releases and comms plans – what do young communicators need to learn? A follow-up blog post by Communication Strategist Deirdre Breakenridge inspired a series of direct messages on Twitter between Breakenridge and fellow PR industry pro, Valerie Simon. Is PR Right for me? ”

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 11, 2017

It goes against all the instincts of a public relations specialist to turn down a media opportunity. Instead we advocate taking a thoughtful look at all media inquiries to determine if they advance a company’s goals. When to “Just Say No” to a Media Request. When the story direction is questionable. .

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Cision

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

Over the past decade, social media has dramatically changed the way we find, access and read the news. Media outlets present stories much differently, shifting from traditional print editions to mobile-friendly video recaps. Journalists are slowly, but surely, hopping on the social media train too. Climb the Ladder.

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PR in High Definition

AUGUST 24, 2020

Is social media too powerful? When our PR agency Firefly was born, I could not have imagined the mere existence of social media, let alone the impact it would have. Fast-forward to today and social media is not only dominating the world around us but playing an active role in the comms world too. Unfortunately, I’d misheard.

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HMA Public Relations

OCTOBER 13, 2020

During our media trainings, we teach how to bridge the conversation during interviews. In today's blog post, Alison shares a peek into our award-winning program with what bridging is and how it works. Click the link to read more! The post What is Bridging in an Interview? appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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Critical Mention

MARCH 20, 2019

Whether you are an influencer or your job entails promoting a subject matter expert, knowing the ins and outs of how to conduct a social media interview is an essential skill for your earned media goals. It can also provide a sense of immediacy during an ongoing media event. You can also reach her on LinkedIn. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

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Barokas

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Social media and influencer relations are taking a growing share of marcom budgets. Digital and interactive media have largely displaced print. But media expectations and budget reality are no joke. A charismatic, media-darling mid-level exec is better than a guarded or overworked CEO any day. Keep her in the limelight.

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Melissa Agnes

JANUARY 18, 2015

When it comes to crisis media training, there are so many questions that people (whether it be spokespersons or the communication and leadership teams) seek answers to. Mr. Media Training, to discuss the challenges of crisis spokesperson training. Subscribe to Brad’s blog: MrMediaTraining.com.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 26, 2014

The secrets to crisis media training. Check out our Crisis Intelligence Blog. Check out Jonathan’s two blogs here and here. The court of law vs. the court of public opinion – and how they need to work together today. The internet’s impact on risk and crisis management. It’s a fun listen.

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HMA Public Relations

MARCH 7, 2024

Conclude your next media interview on a high note with tips from Alison Bailin in this blog post! Check it out.

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Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Given that the report was commissioned by the PRCA it’s hard to know what to make of the finding that 45% of in-house respondents claim the majority of content for digital and social media activity comes from the PR and communications department, although this has dropped from 52%. There is a 31% drop in the use of expert blogs (21%).

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MARCH 25, 2015

When I started out in PR, my focus was building relationships with the media who were mostly print journalists at newspapers and trade publications. In the late 1980s, the media was cut and dry. Yes, there is still print and broadcast media. What is it that makes any media professional want to work with you?

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Barokas

JANUARY 9, 2019

Whether you are working with an agency, handling in-house or preparing to kick off the RFP process, there are a handful of key questions to ask in building your media and communications strategy for 2019. But media expectations and budget realities are no joke. What media placements will really move the needle? Ashley Allman.

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Communications Conversations

JANUARY 23, 2018

I know we see eye-to-eye on a lot of current issues and topics in PR, comms and social media marketing. I’ve talked about Natalie on this blog before–recently, in fact. For starters, you don’t see Amanda show up much on social media each day. And, I know he’s fair-and-balanced manager.

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Onclusive

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

No matter who speaks on behalf of your organization, it’s a good idea to provide some media training and practice. Additionally, board members or investors might recommend people in their networks who would be willing to participate in an interview or offer a third-party opinion. Identify When and How to Go Pro.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Make your team members track everything that matters within your marketing department – blog views, cost per lead, conversion rates at every stage, webinar attendance rate, paid search efficiency… and report their own KPIs up to you. Brad Marley | Yelram Media. Do you blog regularly? Media coverage progresses.

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PR for Anyone

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Public Relations can come in many forms but for this post, let’s focus on media relations, community relations, online and social media. Media Relations. Do your homework on which media outlet is best for your product, service or brand and find the journalist(s) who cover your topic. Do you have a blog?

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PR in High Definition

APRIL 27, 2023

It could be through building up the website, through new content like blogs or a bit of a makeover. It could be revamping social media presence, company messaging, media training for spokespeople and so much more.

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. Media Relations: Establishes and maintains relationships with journalists and influencers to secure media coverage and positive exposure for the tech brand.

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