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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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Maxim Behar: Social media is the realm of free speech, which makes our world better

Maxim Behar

Maxim: First, I'm surprised there's such a day because every day should be a day of freedom of speech, especially now that we have social media. Everything has changed in the last twenty years, mostly thanks to social media. Now we have 4 billion publishers worldwide, which means 4 billion people who own media.

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Beyond the Press: Navigating the Diverse Landscape of News Channels and Platforms

The Proactive Report

From traditional newspapers to social media snippets, the way your audience consumes news has transcended the limitations of the traditional press. The recent Pew Research reports on media consumption in the US have some interesting insights. adults get news at least sometimes from social media.

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Why good writing is the best foundation of a successful social media career

Communications Conversations

No, long-term success in our industry, whether it’s comms, marketing or social media, starts with writing. I started an underground newspaper in high school. I wrote for my college newspaper. And, it’s much easier to consume than longer paragraphs and chapters. Social posts. I *liked* to write.

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How to Build Social Media Savviness

Barokas

If you’re an avid reader of the blog, then you’ve already seen previous posts from my colleagues Holly ( social media monitoring ) and Marney ( 5 common social media mistakes ). Now I’ll share my two-cents on how to further develop your social media savviness. Steps to Mastering Social Media.

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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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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.