Solo PR Pro

JANUARY 17, 2023

Learn from the experiences of: Kathy Casciani, Azul Communications. Emily Myers Duke, Pretty Creative PR. Elisa Smith, senior communications consultant. I also saw a niche for solo PR consultants with my specialties — media relations, crisis communications and community outreach — in my area.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 29, 2017

Marketing may be underestimating the impact of thought leadership on sales, according to a comprehensive study published in June 2017 by Edelman and LinkedIn. While marketers typically associate thought leadership with the awareness stage of the buyer’s journey, the survey shows the influence lasts through sales closure and perhaps beyond.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 17, 2022

With the recent increase in the use of social media in crisis situations, organisations across all sectors need to understand the benefits of incorporating it into their crisis plan. In fact, most experts agree that social media needs to be treated as a vital part of any company’s crisis communication plan.

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Sword and the Script

APRIL 2, 2019

It mirrors a trend that’s already underway in PR’s sibling departments in marketing and advertising. For example, there have been numerous surveys and a pile of anecdotal evidence that CMOs are bringing more marketing work in-house. The legal community, and more specifically the in-house effect on law firms bear insight.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 1, 2020

“All this free time on your hands” As we move into Week 523 of The Shutdown To End All Shutdowns, I have noticed an increase in the number of marketing emails that offer suggestions on what to do with “all this free time on your hands.” Who is letting marketing like this get through?

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 17, 2021

When a crisis hits the news, we are reminded of a valuable lesson: that companies and businesses often have to act fast in order to prevent further damage from taking place. Crisis communications is an important aspect to tackle as a business owner. This guide is written to assist in every aspect of crisis communication.

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Karen Freberg

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Not just as a researcher and member of the PR academic community, but a mentor and advocate for the next generation of professors and scholars entering the field. That’s why I love some of the social psychology theories (TPB and ELM) is because marketing, PR and others can use them and they make sense? Well, YEAH!

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

News & World Report recently ranked public relations specialists #4 for Best Creative and Media Jobs in its 2019 ranking of best jobs. These include strategic planning and communication, new and social media, organizational planning, broadcasting, as well as media relations and writing. What Will it Cost? What About My Minor.

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Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Some marketing and communications predictions suggest AI will change the world; others see a tailspin of noise and and see humanity as a path for differentiation Most marketing and PR professionals have formed strong viewpoints on AI. That much is apparent I compiled this year’s list of marketing and communications predictions.

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Karen Freberg

MAY 29, 2020

Most of the classes I teach focus on applied practices of social media, crisis communications, and public relations. They built a strong community and presence on their social media channels. The brand literally was ALWAYS on the leading edge of doing something creative and innovative in the community.

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Other disciplines, notably marketing, have encroached on PR practice in areas that lead with paid media, such as influencer marketing and search engine optimisation (SEO). Influencer marketing is messy How we do it 9. Public service media is failing the public Thank you My thanks to the following communities and individuals.

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PRSay

AUGUST 31, 2017

In August, PRSA is celebrating Diversity Month by focusing on the diverse communities, people and practices that comprise public relations. Terry is president, Jaron Terry Communications, serving clients in Central Ohio, and is adjunct faculty, Franklin University, where she teaches crisis communications.

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Sword and the Script

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Cision is working with demand side platforms (DSPs) like MediaMath to allow PR, or more likely their digital marketing peers, to launch retargeting campaigns based on earned media. For this segment, alignment with marketing is critical and Cision acknowledges this is the “sweet spot” for their sales efforts. 6) PR tech assessment.

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Maxim Behar

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And so, for somebody from a Bulgarian firm, a market that is not among the recognized leaders around the world, to take such an impressive leadership role in our industry, it is, I think, truly remarkable. You set an example for everyone in this market and your achievement is really nothing but inspiring. Congratulations once again!

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 15, 2016

As more and more brands jump on the influencer marketing bandwagon, how they structure influencer programs and communications is becoming increasingly important. blog posts, maybe even building to a blog community). blog posts, maybe even building to a blog community). Here are some guidelines. Create content?

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 30, 2023

More creative content marketing methods help you reach a variety of audiences while also meeting the various accessibility needs of your demographics. Not to mention that it’s a PR activity in itself to show you’re genuinely enthusiastic about investing in professionals that represent a range of communities.

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Karen Freberg

JUNE 11, 2018

This can be done for both positive campaigns, but can also be used in crisis communications. Disrupting the norm through word of mouth communication. I think we are going to see more creative activations and campaigns that will continue to push the boundaries of both creativity and strategy here. Best Wishes,

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Social Media Media Case Study Creativity 42

Karen Freberg

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The economy and job market were pretty intense during this time – many jobs and positions were being cut or frozen due to the budget cuts many universities were facing. As I was finishing my PhD and working on my dissertation, I was active on the job market. Great colleagues, students, community, school, and area.

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Cision

APRIL 28, 2015

A community uniting around a labor strike? Try the outside-the-box content marketing ideas from our free white paper! Images: Bart Everson , Caelie_Frampton ( Creative Commons ). The story became one of helping employees and reinstating an employer known for taking care of his workers and customers. The locals loved the story.

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Karen Freberg

MARCH 16, 2018

I had the chance to present and attend the CASE Social Media and Community conference in New Orleans these past few days. I was approached to give a talk about influencer marketing in a crisis and PR situation by the conference organizers. Influencer marketing for opportunities and challenges. My response?

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 2, 2022

. “Being an educator keeps me on my toes and forces me to know the latest trends, tips and techniques for working in communications,” says Kristie Aylett , APR, Fellow PRSA and agency principal with The KARD Group PR/Marketing. That has evolved into a broader course, PR and Marketing for the IECs.

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Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 16, 2016

Last week some of the members of the Solo PR PRO community joined us in Tampa Bay, Florida for our main event of 2016. Cheers to another great conference where the Solo PR community learned, laughed, and broke bread together. Lisa Gerber, Founder, Big Leap Creative. Are you ready for a crisis? Conference highlights.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

APRIL 9, 2024

Merging public relations with social media marketing into a single, powerful force is key to amplifying brand messages, sparking real-time engagement, and building lasting connections with your audience. That’s the magic of integrating PR strategies into social media marketing. Those days are long gone.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 30, 2015

This year, we’ve joined forces with the well-respected Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA) Conference – being held August 10-12, in Orlando – to help develop a program jam-packed with sessions of interest to the Solo PR Pro community. Instagram for PR Success – Heather Whaling, President, Geben Communication.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Image: twchoi11 via Flickr , Creative Commons Though I wouldn’t consider myself as devoted as some fan clubs. The rumors about Tablo’s supposed forgery were spread by two online communities: “We Urge Tablo to Tell the Truth,&# or TaJinYo , and “A World Where Common Sense is the Truth,&# or SangJinSe.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 12, 2018

Image: Bess-Hamiti via Pixabay, Creative Commons License CC0. The site has 5,000 agency and professional profiles in areas including: crisis communications, public relations, internal communications, government affairs, investor relations, content marketing, social media, SEO, website development, photography and video.

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MaccaPR

OCTOBER 28, 2014

He has spoken to audiences in 22 countries on social media, publicity and marketing. Editor’s Note: Peter actually “blames ADHD for most of his success,” according to his TEDxTimesSquare biography , and speaks often on topics of ADHD, including at the recent HubSpot inbound marketing conference.]. Treat them well.

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Karen Freberg

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

I have been using Meltwater in my PR and Crisis Communication class ( #FrebergPR ) this semester, and it has been one of the best decisions. The community in which Carol Ann Vance (Director of University Relations for Meltwater) and her team has created with #MeltwaterEDU has been vibrant and extremely rewarding.

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Data Media Case Study Social Media 42

Landis PR

JULY 31, 2023

This has created both an opportunity and a potential point of concern for professional marketers and communicators who are wondering: Do the benefits of AI outweigh the threats? Sometimes all it takes is a single word or idea to get the creative juices flowing. The post Is AI a threat or benefit to marketers and communicators?

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

Image: Geoff LMV via Flickr , Creative Commons These included sentences like On what Pepco’s crisis communication plan is: “Pepco takes its responsibility to keep customers informed seriously. Our crisis communications plan consist of pre-event, event, and post-event reporting guidelines and information.

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Social Media Media Crisis Skype 61

Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 27, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali The Value Of A Fire Drill October 27th, 2010 Tweet Guest post by Narciso Tovar I remember the time I went through my first fire drill. Regardless, thanks for visiting! Wanna Subscribe? Shall We Tweet?

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Newsfile

JANUARY 30, 2024

AI Integration in Daily Tasks According to the latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the State of AI , the most commonly reported uses of generative AI tools are in marketing and sales, product and service development and service operations. However, remember that AI should not replace human-written content and creativity.

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PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

Because reputation impacts―and is influenced by―many different factors, PR’s relationship-building must be multiple, inclusive and comprehensive [ Tweet Quote ] These include―but are not limited to―the media, employees, communities (on and offline), customers, investors, potential clients, government bodies, and institutions.

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Shift Communications

JULY 28, 2017

An event, or community speaking engagement that is open to the public, may be the best course of action for G.W. Second, we want to make sure our audience and channel strategy is solidified before digging into creatives. If your brand has a predefined crisis plan, it’s time to bring it off the shelf. Email Marketing.

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Case Study Crisis Study Strategy 92

MaccaPR

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

It was the experiential marketing campaign that blew away all previous experiential campaigns. Compared to how you measure traditional advertising, with experiential marketing we measure buzz, impact, engagement and conversations generated by a campaign. It was a perfect storm of marketing.

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Marketing Consumer Measurement Financial 76

Sword and the Script

JUNE 25, 2019

This goes beyond crisis communications. It can range from the technology tools marketing uses – to measures aimed at prevention and user education around the products sold. 1) What are some of the unique challenges in marketing and PR in the cybersecurity space? BCB: Great question.

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Brand Branding Reputation Corporate 105

Sword and the Script

APRIL 7, 2015

None of these topics are especially interesting, yet all of them have provided examples of creative PR ideas for bringing those topics to life and in some cases reinvigorating a name or product long past its prime. asked Adfreak, a column for Adweek , of Rebecca Swift, director of creative planning at iStock by Getty Images.

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