5W PR

OCTOBER 20, 2020

While some brands like Ben & Jerry’s, Timberland, and Nike have been espousing various causes for years, recent events have greatly accelerated this movement, among many others. 93% believed that brand purpose would increase consumer trust and loyalty, while 88% felt doing so would differentiate them from their competition.

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 11, 2023

Customers, investors, suppliers, employees, and even the community can be stakeholders. Community relations Community relations is a type of public relations that focuses on building relationships between an organization and its local community. There are many ways to build community relations.

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PRSay

MARCH 22, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. I use ZEO to describe an organization’s entry-level executives who they hire following college graduation and an organization’s interns.

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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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PRSay

OCTOBER 1, 2021

15 — is a reminder that, to engage with Hispanic audiences, communications professionals must first obtain authentic, firsthand knowledge about their cultures. We asked national and international communicators for their advice on how communications campaigns can resonate with the Hispanic community.

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 21, 2019

Before officially taking your brand abroad, it’s important to consider a couple key items that will be critical to the expansion success overall. According to Index Ventures , nearly all successful North American tech companies have an average of 30 percent of revenue coming from international markets, usually led by Europe.

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PR in High Definition

MAY 21, 2019

Before officially taking your brand abroad, it’s important to consider a couple key items that will be critical to the expansion success overall. According to Index Ventures , nearly all successful North American tech companies have an average of 30 percent of revenue coming from international markets, usually led by Europe.

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PRSay

MARCH 21, 2023

In the communications profession, they are now several years into their careers and earning supervisor, manager and leadership roles at agencies, corporations, brands and organizations of all sizes. I use ZEO to describe an organization’s entry-level executives who they hire following college graduation and an organization’s interns.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Here are four of the most valuable tips we can learn from communicators in Africa. Make friends with local influencers. For this reason, South African professionals in particular have become adept at making friends with local influencers. In rural parts of Africa, local influencers are often the village chiefs.

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PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In 2018, Rachel co-founded Oceano, an award-winning brand within the industry. Connecting with locals enriched Rachel’s experience and helped her navigate life in Bordeaux. Rachel’s goal was more than learning about wine—it was also about building a successful brand. Rachel studied wine for two years.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JUNE 20, 2023

With summer on the horizon, now is the perfect time for brands to leverage the popularity of social media influencers to boost their presence. UGC is content that another party (who has no affiliation to your brand or business) creates. The sway of influencer marketing in the food and beverage industry cannot be underestimated.

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Landis PR

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Are you hoping to drive brand/company awareness? There are many tactics to utilize – as Landis Communications did with its client, Velodyne Lidar, and the World Safety Summit on Autonomous Technology in 2019. As speakers and panels were confirmed, we distributed press releases to national, international and trade media.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 7, 2017

Some PR agencies fall into a trap of chasing only only large, brand-name clients. This is in part because like attracts like; large brands can bring more of the same, they reason. A PR firm may also think that doing media relations for well known brands can be easier than work for unknowns, because journalists are eager to cover them.

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Cision

APRIL 28, 2017

This week, Cortés sat down with me to discuss the importance of internal communication, creating and following an effective business plan, and knowing how to add value to your team. What are some of the differences in building a communication strategy on a national level compared to a local level?

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Cision

JULY 27, 2016

As such, when I was in high school in Oakland, California, he frequently spoke out about those health issues that disproportionately affect the African-American community. UNCF is a fast-paced organization with a lot of moving parts, local offices and internal divisions.

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The Hoffman Agency

AUGUST 27, 2020

By Chauncey Rasmussen, Intern. My time as an intern at The Hoffman Agency has been a fantastic experience! I quickly found Hoffman’s office culture to be one of positivity, community and commitment. I feel that as a design intern, the PR experience I gained is a huge asset, and has helped me to grow as a designer.

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Presspage

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Their day-to-day activities also play a crucial role in the shaping of our communities and shouldn’t go unnoticed. For some teams a place to store their press releases and stories is enough, others take the brand journalism route, and some brands turn their newsrooms into publications of their own.

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Presspage

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Their day-to-day activities also play a crucial role in the shaping of our communities and shouldn’t go unnoticed. For some teams a place to store their press releases and stories is enough, others take the brand journalism route, and some brands turn their newsrooms into publications of their own.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 21, 2020

Watch for innovation and move fast to help brands capitalise. The future is likely to be a mix of the two which will mean investment in shared community work spaces and home offices. Strategic communication If internal and external communication was not on the management agenda prior to the COVID-19 crisis it is now.

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Shift Communications

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The cries from consumers for cultural awareness and DEI initiatives from brands was incredibly hard to navigate. . In the height of this, SHIFT polled consumers to see what they thought about brands statements. Whatever you share will be a lasting reflection of the brand. The findings? The findings?

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PRSay

MAY 8, 2018

Karlie is senior director of public relations for FOCUS Brands. Judy is mostly retired from a career in health-care communications, but still freelances for clients. Karlie, how did observing your mother’s work in the profession and also in the local Chapter inspire you ? Both now live in the Atlanta area.

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Presspage

AUGUST 24, 2023

With an overflow of information vying for the spotlight, brands must adapt their strategies to stand out amidst the noise. Especially when faced with the task of engaging individuals who may not inherently express interest in a particular product, the question arises: how can brands forge lasting relationships with these audiences?

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Shift Communications

DECEMBER 6, 2021

If your company has made a DE&I commitment, ability to deliver on it has long-term implications for your business and brand. CEOs stepped up in droves to make promises to the BIPOC community that they were heard, understood and welcomed within the company. Community engagement. Ensure you have C-suite buy-in.

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Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

I also spent time a significant amount of time reading national, local, and industry news to better understand what the media covers and what pieces meld together to create an impactful story. Get active and give back to your community. Find a local organization with ties to a personal passion of yours. Look Past Daily To-Dos.

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wiredPRworks

APRIL 13, 2022

With tight regulations and even tighter internal compliance guidelines, there’s no free and easy posting. Get ready to get creative in new ways that connect brands, experiences, and customers – while you’re still in compliance! So, how do you get around the barriers to building relationships?

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Mindful Marketing

JUNE 27, 2020

By interacting intentionally with their surrounding communities, businesses can help heal broken relationships, including those that cross racial lines. I believe businesses are uniquely equipped to propel entire communities forward, thereby closing the wealth gap and making a lasting difference for people of color.

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Cision

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

With increased competition arrives extra scrutiny as to those companies practicing internally what they promote and sell externally as a service or product. According to INC , being digital friendly is the new norm in any kind of business; inclusive of local search, to test strategies and the overall brand message traction.

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5W PR

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Whether selling a pink version of your product during October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month or redirecting profits to a timely cause, many brands choose to align themselves with a charitable cause. Furthermore, some brands are entirely built upon the mission to give back. One for One. Rotating Causes. Consumer’s Choice.

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wiredPRworks

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

“Influencer marketing isn’t just for big brands. What I love are the micro-influencers and the local campaigns.” —@wiredprworks. Barbara Rozgonyi is a huge fan of micro-influencers with niche communities and local engagement. Influencermarketing isn’t just for big brands. Click To Tweet. Click To Tweet.

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Cision

MARCH 29, 2016

But if you don’t understand how your brand fits into its specific market, you won’t be able to stand out. Kim Spear, director at Newgate Communications, has helped her clients build brands in China and also worked with sponsors during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. You’ve worked in China, Hong Kong, Singapore and more. If so, how?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

AUGUST 26, 2014

In that case, your journey might lead you towards a job in internal communications working for a corporation where you promote the company’s various products, services and experts. And keep in mind that internal communication departments often provide room for growth as you develop your skills. Consider joining PRSA.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Here are some highlights from three professional development sessions at the PRSA 2017 International Conference in Boston on Oct. 8–10: Breaking Misconceptions About Communicating With Rural Americans. 10, titled “ Rural Reach: Strategic Communication With Rural and Low Income Audiences.” Meet people where they are.

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Reputation Us

JANUARY 7, 2019

Brand (n) /brand/: A type of product manufactured by a particular company under a particular name. To that end, individual credit unions should continue to champion the credit union movement and embrace such branding campaigns as CUNA’s “Open Your Eyes.” Reputation Action 3: Demonstrate Community Relevancy.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 18, 2019

Which makes sense given that influencers bridge communications with your publics and help define the public’s attitude and behavior toward your organization’s mission and purpose. As a solution, I partnered with the University of Maryland undergrad communication classes to create a mid-term exam focused on this situational analysis.

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PRSay

APRIL 15, 2019

The process brought me closer to the discipline of being a communicator and the talented practitioners I call colleagues. I attended the 2018 PRSA International Conference in Austin, Texas, and it was one of the best conferences I’ve ever attended. My passion for my profession has been reignited.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Are you trying to find ways to develop your professional portfolio and personal brand while still in school? Are you a professional who is willing to give back to the academic community? Are you helping the organization seek media coverage for their events and local fundraisers? On Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 8:30 p.m.

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PR 20/20

MARCH 26, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 is still uneven in communities across the country and around the world. One of our core tenets is the belief that marketing can make brands “more human.”. On your brand (the relationship your audience has come to know and trust with your company). Want your brand to be “more human”? In the U.S.,

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