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Social Media Plays an Important Role in Public Relations

Ronn Torossian

Back in the day, public relations meant press releases, stuffy press conferences, and companies hoping that their messages wouldn’t get lost in the stack of newspapers on the consumer’s doorstep. However, those days are long gone, and right now, things are quite different.

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Despite fake news concerns, consumers say earned media drives brand awareness best

Agility PR Solutions

2019 marks the first year that digital marketing spend will outpace spend across traditional channels like TV, radio, and newspapers—which gives digitally native brands the opportunity to effectively compete with legacy companies on their own digital turf.

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How Communicators Can Help Their Clients Navigate Misinformation and Biased News

PRSay

The traditional notion of “bad press” is negative coverage in a reputable journalism outlet that exposes legitimate complaints about a company — for example, coverage of a shareholder lawsuit, or a scandal about workplace conditions in a local or national newspaper. PR teams have been handling these kinds of events for years.

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Faces & Markets of PRGN: Tokyo, Japan – Premier Destination for Business

Bianchi Biz Blog

In essence, Tokyo and Japan provide a unique blend of financial strength, technological leadership, cultural richness, consumer appeal, efficient infrastructure, and government support—making both Tokyo and Japan premier destinations for businesses navigating the dynamic landscape of the Asia-Pacific region.

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Writing For Journalism And Writing For PR: How They Differ

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Whether it was through classes, writing for the school newspaper , or my personal blogs, my writing involved reporting facts, interviewing subjects, and taking down their quotes. In PR, there is room to be more subjective, adopting the client’s voice to promote their brand or products. More specifically, I wanted to be a sportswriter.

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5 Tips to Effectively Engage Generation Zers

PRSay

By 2020, Gen Z will account for 40 percent of all consumers according to an Accenture report , and some experts estimate their current spending power to be as much as $140 billion. It is also critical to understand that Gen Z’s preferred media consumption channels are unlike any previous consumer segment.

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Newsprint in pain as COVID-19 bites, so what’s next?

Stephen Waddington

Newspaper circulation during the COVID-19 crisis has been hit by as much as a third by newsagents closing and a reduction in footfall on the high street, across travel hubs and in supermarkets. There are similar stories unfolding at local newspaper companies JPI Media and Newsquest. A fifth of the staff will be furloughed.

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