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The Power of Local Knowledge: Why Product Development Should Start with Listening to Your Community

Stern + Associates

At the SAFElab , where Patton is the founding director, social workers and local residents join Patton and his team to add context to social media messages, which helps programmers build algorithms that interpret messages correctly. Through keynote presentations, interactive workshops and as an advisor to AI companies Kai.ai

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How to Pitch Better Brand Stories

Cision

DIY project, construction). For example, explain why you are taking on a construction project by yourself instead of hiring someone to do it or why the renovation needs to be done. She is also getting ready to launch Master your PR – an online course that teaches small business owners how to handle public relations on their own.

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How To Tell A (PR) Client They’re Wrong

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

But he hired us a month later, and although the branding didn’t change as much as we would have liked, we reached a compromise and helped him achieve a successful launch in a local market. When constructive criticism is offered at the outset, it sets a precedent for the ongoing relationship. Be a recommender.

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How to Make Facebook a Career Book

PR Job Coach

For example, if you have given a speech to the Rotary Club about the state of ecommerce in local communities, post your presentation on Slideshare, the video on YouTube and add the respective link in your Facebook feed. If there is coverage in your local newspaper, post the web link in your feed. Avoid info that distracts or destructs.

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The Intersection Of Public Relations And Public Policy: A Strategic Approach

Landis PR

Public policy decisions can impact our client businesses and organizations, making it imperative for PR and communications experts to understand how to navigate this terrain effectively. It is not merely to make our clients known in their community but also to contribute to constructive dialogue and policy change.

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PR Tips and Hacks for a Small Business

The Proactive Report

How to make more sales, be more productive, cut costs and increase the ROI. That depends on whether you are a local business or have clients and customers all over. Local business networking still thrives on personal connections – Join the Chamber of Commerce and other relevant groups. Look for local groups on MeetUp.

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How to Use Micro-Influencers to Build Brand Engagement

wiredPRworks

What I love are the micro-influencers and the local campaigns.” —@wiredprworks. I'm looking to learn lots more at Influencer Marketing Days where I'll take everyone on a backstage tour of how to construct a strategic influencer marketing plan. What I love are the micro-influencers and the local campaigns.” —@wiredprworks.

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