Flack's Revenge

AUGUST 6, 2019

Should brands take a stand? So, what’s a brand (and their top execs) to do? Fence-sitters might alienate those who want to know the brand’s political and social colors. The ensuing narrative has been that “taking a stand is no longer an option for brands.” Should CEOs speak out on social, civil and political issues?

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Owned media consists of publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, email campaign, or social media outreach. PR pros will need to either write content themselves or help to drive strategy with a team of writers, editors and guest blog contributors. Writing & Editing of Miscellaneous PR Assets.

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Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

The term “content marketing” casts a wide net when it comes to ways to promote and publicize a brand or organization. However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. And for nonprofit organizations on a budget, blogging can often be the most effective way to engage and mobilize communities.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

The flipside of earned media is owned media: publishing content on brand-owned channels such as a customer-facing blog, Medium publication, and the like. The PR pro either writes some of this content themselves or helps drive strategy with a team of writers/editors and/or guest blog contributors. Crisis Communications.

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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. To truly engage our next generation of guests, it’s not enough to create great brands,” said senior Target marketer Rick Gomez. “We

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5W PR

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

UGC includes reviews, testimonials, images, videos, and social media posts created by customers to promote a brand. Encouraging customers to generate UGC can have significant advantages, fostering trust, authenticity, and a sense of community around a brand. Use branded hashtags to aggregate UGC.

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Flack's Revenge

JUNE 29, 2022

” I read through the piece and found that it was actually well researched and compelling, about the value of investing in thought leadership vs. content marketing (if you are not already a big player or established brand). He started his career as a medical writer while writing fiction on the side.

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Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. This feature fine-tunes content, aligns tone with brand guidelines”; Recommended topics.

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NewsWhip

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Somewhere in Adidas headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany, there’s a team of PR and Communications professionals who have just been through the toughest week of their careers. It was their job to try and crash-land the Adidas brand after Kanye West’s partnership sent their reputation into a tailspin. . The Story in a Nutshell .

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 27, 2017

Throughout the past decade, p ublic relations pundits have trumpeted the rise of the personal brand in the digital era. By now we expect that many have mastered the basics of personal branding, but it’s not as easy as setting up a social media presence and hoping an audience finds you. Steps for Building and Extending Your Brand.

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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. To truly engage our next generation of guests, it’s not enough to create great brands,” said senior Target marketer Rick Gomez. “We

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Solo PR Pro

APRIL 23, 2019

For these organizations, seeking strategic alliances serves their goal of making their communities better places to live and work. While that’s lovely and altruistic, it’s also good for business because they know that their needs – access to a robust workforce and customer base – are best served in a thriving community.

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Karen Freberg

JULY 11, 2020

I have gotten a lot of questions and inquiries over the years about brand partnerships. I have had the great opportunity to work with some incredible brands on various projects, campaigns, and initiatives, and yet – all have been done while I have been a professor. Understand you CAN have brand partnerships as a professor.

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Onclusive

JUNE 21, 2017

The narrative is now primarily owned by the brand. Based on our data, some brands are starting to see more traction with their owned media than their earned media,” said Iliff. There’s no doubt that brand awareness has high value, but the phrase has become a bit of a catch-all for PR outcomes that haven’t been analyzed using hard data.

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Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

I had the privilege of writing for his Maximize Social Business blog for three years, and have also spoken at several of his Social Tool Summit conferences. The timing was great, as Neal told me he had just returned from a trip around the world in which some of these very same topics came up in discussions with major brands.

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ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

If you’re looking for an easy, but sure way, to define yourself as an expert in your field, here’s my advice: write an ebook. That doesn’t seem like a guaranteed path to brand authority. Aside from bragging rights, writing an ebook can help increase your authority because people will begin to see you as an expert on the topic.

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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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Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

ChatGPT is getting much of the headlines recently, but PR might be surprised to learn it has been using it – and other subsets of AI – for a while now ChatGPT ignited a fire in the PR community and there are opinions all over the map. CoPilot will “help write” and “a shortcut” but not a replacement.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The startup community is rich with people thinking hard about a lot of topics that we cover but may not have first-hand experience with, so it’s good to make sure there are other voices represented on TechCrunch. There are more platforms than ever for people to get personal viewpoints out there and to practice their writing skills.

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PR Fuel

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Utilizing public relations is a great way for your business to become more well-known in your community, boost your sales, and create better relationships with your current and future customers. Invite the media, prominent members of your community, and your friends and family! Learn How to Write a Great Press Release.

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The Awards Blog

AUGUST 30, 2019

Here’s how to write a submission that gets to the top of the judging pile. Writing a brief and succinct description is harder than you think. When John Doe learned about the shocking rise in homelessness for pregnant women at the annual “Hacking Health AppDev” event, he knew he had found his community mobile project. “I

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Last week, Spin Sucks ran a guest post I authored on how Twitter chats can be a doorway to your community. With no agenda and no guest, we ended up having what I called a “fireside” or community chat. What an opportunity to teach, and learn from, a student, and introduce her to the community. So did Sally Falkow.

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Business Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

By Serena Ehrlich, Director of Social and Evolving Media, Business Wire In early 2018, Facebook announced a news feed update that dramatically changes how brands can engage with their communities and audiences within the Facebook platform. However, there are still ways brands can get their content into the Facebook newsfeed.

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Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

For example, if a trusted blogger writes that this product is really great – do you believe that writer or the marketing-speak on a company’s website? Showcasing your brand What you say and how you say it can support your brand personality. Is your brand quirky, fun and irreverent? Is your brand serious and scholarly?

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PRSay

MARCH 7, 2024

The Barbie brand is a paradoxical symbol of imagination, comfort, sexism, objectification, feminism and conflicted cultural influence that has entranced and challenged children and adults alike for generations. Fashion and retail media included stories about brand partnerships such as Ruggable, Zara and Crocs.

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Rock the Status Quo

JANUARY 1, 2015

I came across this fantastic product review video recently when writing up a new business proposal. It might even transform those product review queens into unshakable, unstoppable brand ambassadors. Beauty brands have such an incredible opportunity to engage, and it’s shocking how few actually do it. Recognize them.

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Reputation Us

AUGUST 28, 2023

Pinto *Love this slogan as it conveys a look ahead and a community of future leaders. Pinto “We need to get communities involved and tell better stories.” ” David London “Clear, concise communication will lead to further understanding of innovation.” ” Neville G. and largest grocer ( Kroger ).

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

“Some of our fellows are working on ideas in retail, cryptocurrency and logistics with the potential to be major businesses – but we also have fellows who are writing novels about tech. My structured sabbatical centered around three focus projects: Writing my first book and launching a pre-order campaign. I write more about that here.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

DECEMBER 6, 2016

As we close out 2016, the #PRStudChat community will gather together on Tuesday, December 13th at 8:30 p.m. The questions / topics our community of students, professionals, and educators will answer and discuss the night of the 13 th include: How do I know if I’m entrepreneur ready?

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Deirdre Breakenridge

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Professors who are looking for a framework to approach social media with their students as a community and also to participate together more strategically should read this book. From one “forever student” to another, let the learning continue!

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Contently - Strategy

OCTOBER 4, 2018

If you’re curious about brand voice, the first thing you should do is think about Tom Hanks. Like the personality of a human, your brand has to retain some elasticity to appeal to different people in different places. Your brand may have a central personality, but it needs to be able to convey different tones.

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PRSay

JUNE 21, 2022

At the same time, my communications skills empowered me to write an op-ed for The Dallas Morning News , detailing the experience in a dignified and peaceful manner and, most important, sharing my story to help fellow members of the LGBTQIA community. Curtis Sparrer is the co-founder and principal of Bospar PR.

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Konnect Agency

MAY 21, 2020

There is no rulebook for the current situation, but there are a few things brands must take into consideration to keep their positive positioning with customers, even amidst what feels like a world of chaos and fear in both public relations and digital marketing. The way in which a brand is speaking to their customers during a crisis is key.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

Give your unique take on something; whether you’re my supervisors or a public figure from one of the brands I like. Share personal community stories; go into the communities and get to know the social activists and well-known people who can create change. Use a writing style that’s personal or journal-style writing.

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The Proactive Report

MARCH 27, 2020

Consumers need to see consistency in brand messaging in times of uncertainty. And, as history has shown, brands that remain in-market with consistent messaging come out of a crisis ahead of their competitors. Create goodwill and a sense of being connected to your community. They will be will be watching. Provide factual updates.

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Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

For example, if a small nonprofit organization needs help implementing a new initiative in the local community, it would make sense to hire a freelancer due to a small budget. While in college, students are developing their own style of certain skills such as writing, design and strategic thinking.

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PR in High Definition

JUNE 28, 2022

To put it simply, they engage in brand reputation shaping, rather than so-called ‘rainbow washing’ – using rainbow colours and imagery to suggest to consumers that a brand supports LGBTQ+ equality, without backing these campaigns up with concrete action. Globally, the LGBTQ+ community possesses a whopping $3.7

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