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Lessons from Managing a Cybersecurity Incident: A Case Study with Naren Aryal of Mascot Books

Melissa Agnes

But the truth is that cybersecurity incidents are a threat that can happen to any and every company. Mascot Books is one of the hundreds of thousands of companies to have recently experienced this first-hand, when a malicious attempt was made to fraud their clients into paying invoices that appeared to be sent from Mascot, but weren’t.

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Book Review: Communicate in a Crisis

Wadds Inc.

It’s a manual for the digital age, a guide to how companies and communicators can chart a path through the dangers of fake news, social media “outrage” and the declining trust that can undermine brands. The book is split into three sections. It’s manna for anyone writing a crisis comms plan.

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The Best Piece of Writing Advice You’ll Ever Need

PRSay

If you read a lot about how to write well, then eventually you’ll come across brilliant statements that are jewels of their kind. I recently found an almost flawless diamond from more than 100 years ago: “Good writing is clear thinking made visible.”. He said it in his 1909 collection of language pet peeves, “ Write It Right.”.

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Book review: Strategic Communication Management

Wadds Inc.

The book is still available as a re-print for around £10. It’s an excellent book that remains a standout text about the contribution of public relations to management. The book opens with an executive summary, a charter if you like, that sets out the developing role of public relations in management.

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The Importance of a Briefing Doc and How to Write One

Remote PR Jobs

If several briefings are taking place in a condensed timeframe, such as for a trade show, these sheets might be upsized to a formal briefing book. Whether it’s an introductory briefing or the reporter responded to a pitch, take a few minutes to review who your company is and what it does (and for whom).

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Words, Phrases and Writing Mistakes to Banish in 2019

PRSay

Bad writing can damage your professional reputation. In a post on Fast Company in December, professional writing coaches shared the most common mistakes they encounter, and advice for how to avoid them. Taking too long to state the point is another common flaw in business writing. Paul of Ann Arbor, Mich.,

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The Pros Weigh In: The Best Books for the Marketer on Your List

Polaris

There were always lots of presents under the tree (yes, I was spoiled), especially my favourite gift of all: books. When I was very young, there were picture books and children’s poetry (Robert Louis Stevenson and A. Today, books continue to be one of my favourite gifts—for giving and receiving. 2 Kathi Kruse. Here, here!

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