Critical Mention

MAY 7, 2020

News organizations are endlessly working to deliver COVID-19 updates from a global, national and local perspective. Not just that, they’re also highlighting hospitals, corporations and small businesses that are making an impact in our society. Broadcast news is leading the way in disseminating news during this time. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Media 113

Media Radio Television Sports 113

PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Nearly a decade ago, the PRSA Foundation sponsored research that found only 23 percent of graduate business schools consistently provide instruction in reputation management, corporate communications and related ethical dimensions. Students write about a current event and critique the assessment.

Communications 121

Communications Case Study Training Reputation 121

Landis PR

APRIL 29, 2024

In this week’s blog, our Public Relations Global Network partner, Taru Tujunen from Ellun Kanat , writes about the business environment in Finland. The festival pays attention to its impact on the local community, residents, and the environment and works determinedly to cut down its harmful effects.

Radio 64

Radio Pinterest Television Government 64

Polaris

DECEMBER 11, 2014

When I graduated from Ivey back in the ’80s, reputation management and its kin, corporate social responsibility, were foreign concepts. Mary’s class was exploring the topic by examining a deceptively simple case of inaccurate media coverage. The win inspired Metro News , a local tabloid, to profile dpms in a feature story.

Apparel 123

Apparel Media Ethics Interviews 123

Solo PR Pro

MARCH 29, 2022

In a corporate job, your employer often pays for professional development. You may also find local workshops or mini-conferences that provide the benefits of in-person without the time and expense of traveling to a different location. Look at your local Chambers of Commerce. Professional Organizations and Chambers of Commerce.

Conference 80

Conference Reddit Local Course 80

Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

What is for sure is that a solid PR team is versatile and can expertly cover down on a broad number of functions: internal comms, external comms, executive comms, media relations, analyst relations, corporate social responsibility, thought leadership and marcom, and as I’ve long proposed, content marketing, among many others.

Employee 150

Employee Print Writing Survey 150

Cision

JUNE 15, 2017

Hispanic public relations professionals, I’m excited to work with this year’s diverse volunteer board representing corporate, agency, consultants, and media entities, to help cultivate our future leaders and propel our industry. What is your secret to Public Relations and media relations success?

Automotive 245

Automotive Resources Strategy Consumer 245

Sword and the Script

JULY 16, 2019

There is a long-running joke in public relations (PR) circles, that it takes more time and effort to get press release through the approval process than it does to write one in the first place. As all politics in business are local too, and so even the best PR pros have to pick and choose when they can push back.

Publicity 94

Publicity Survey Local Writing 94

Reputation Us

APRIL 17, 2019

Before forming ReputationUs, Casey was president of LT Public Relations, directing the strategic communications efforts for corporations, financial institutions and public sector clients. Prior to LTPR, Boggs served as public relations director at AIG, leading the public relations efforts of six affiliated companies.

Nonprofit 68

Nonprofit Banking Financial Crisis Communications 68

Sword and the Script

AUGUST 15, 2017

Recently, I received notice from the publisher of a local business journal that the “People on the Move” section is up for sale. The one-time crowdsourced feature for new hire announcements or appointments in a local market will cost $250. In other words, the stories he writes must appeal to as many people as possible.

Journalism 65

Journalism Brand Branding Advertising 65

Communications Conversations

MARCH 29, 2019

So, I asked a few key local leaders for up-and-coming social media or communications superstars they admire. Of course, I couldn’t write a post like this without nominating a couple people myself! Of course, I couldn’t write a post like this without nominating a couple people myself!

Social Media 128

Social Media Agriculture Marketing Media 128

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 13, 2019

So, I thought it was worth commemorating since the MN PR Blog has been an instrumental part of the local PR community for 15+ years. He posted agency and corporate PR news. I wanted to get some additional flavor for what the MN PR Blog meant to people in our industry, so I asked some colleagues and leaders in local Minneapolis/St.

Blogging 78

Blogging Agency Community Local 78

Polaris

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

We’ve all seen the power of media coverage to change attitudes, build businesses and bring corporations to their knees. A few years ago, a media frenzy surrounded Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC) plans to use foreign workers to replace 45 people in their IT department. 1: Target the media that matter. Media Relations'

Banking 100

Banking Media Local Survey 100

Communications Conversations

JANUARY 12, 2015

This is a common lament among agencies and corporations. Folks have been wringing their hands about the loss of writing skills for YEARS. So yeah, the fact that journalism jobs are drying up will impact the writing world. Think about people like Danny Olson , Greg Swan and Karl Pearson-Cater locally here in Minneapolis.

Journalism 60

Journalism Writing Trends Local 60

Critical Mention

AUGUST 6, 2020

Local & International Contacts. With that said, choose a media database that lets you search for both local and international contacts. Get a closer look at the most robust media monitoring and intelligence platform in the industry by scheduling a free, custom demo. SCHEDULE A DEMO. Priscilla Osorio.

Media 104

Media Radio Local Tools 104

Cision

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Caroline Michaud, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations at PHG Consulting, says to be competitive, clients must determine their specific brand and strategically position themselves in the marketplace. What is your secret to media relations success?

Tourism 120

Tourism Travel Conference Crisis 120

Prakkypedia

AUGUST 9, 2014

Whether you call your role “PR” or “media relations” or “corporate communications”, it’s impossible to have a highly successful comms program without having some input from others around you. They also keep up with local news. I’ve learned things about local organisations on LinkedIn. Michelle Prak on LinkedIn.

LinkedIn 105

LinkedIn Local Meeting Corporate 105

PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Media relations hinges on the relationships that we create and maintain with the press. After being a professional journalist for more than four years, I recently left the field to pursue a career in public relations. I really try to maintain my relationships with people who are in media relations.”

Report 174

Report Local Media Pitching 174

Critical Mention

JUNE 26, 2020

In some instances, big companies receive backlash from media organizations on TV news stations and smaller companies receive complaints from local customers on social media platforms and review. It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and write an immediate response, especially on social media. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Publicity 105

Publicity Radio Sports Small Business 105

PR Job Coach

MARCH 23, 2010

Locals have the advantage. Social media an absolute. PR Pro Hard Skills Corporate finance. Media relations. Public relations. State of the PR Job Market Still in the hole. Be patient, it is a virtue. The Market is starting to open up. How to distinguish yourself The resume, it’s about accomplishments.

How To 150

How To Conference Google Analytics 150

Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

A few of those include mentions across broadcast channels, online newspapers and magazines, blogs, social media sites and more. Also, earned media is among the most trusted types of media. As previously mentioned, earned media comes in different forms. Why Your Brand Needs Earned Media Monitoring. SCHEDULE A DEMO.

Radio 104

Radio Media Newspapers Sports 104

Solo PR Pro

MAY 8, 2018

Community relations. Corporate communications. Government relations. Investor relations. Media buying. Media relations. Social media consulting. Writing and editing. Some have local practices and others are international. Direct advertising. Event planning. Fundraising.

Public Affairs 40

Public Affairs Internal International Community 40

Prakkypedia

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

After all, relationships are at the heart of public relations. A good PR practitioner looks after their clients’ reputation and that includes not just media relations, sponsorships and events, but helping clients to develop the professional relationships for their businesses to thrive. Recommend special events to your client.

LinkedIn 60

LinkedIn Reputation Local Advertising 60

Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 6, 2016

Why: “Rather than offering multiple touchpoints from disparate marketing units, the system is designed to have one marketing person serve as a ‘touchpoint’ for the customer,” writes Sherry Lowe of Splunk, on how the company is streamlining its communications. What a Duck Can Do For “Social” Media Relations.

Case Study 40

Case Study Study Communications Banking 40

Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. PR leads with earned and owned media but also uses paid and shared media for amplification and targeting. It’s an issue that is quickly rising up the corporate agenda.

Government 103

Government Education Print Ethics 103

PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2015

His career also involved posts as former assistant to the president and public relations member of the Policy Committee at Ford Motor Company, and he was one of the creators and first director of The Dayton Plan of community and employee relations originated in the Dayton Divisions of General Motors Corporation.

Community 40

Community Employee Local Groups 40

PR Conversations

JANUARY 29, 2015

His career also involved posts as former assistant to the president and public relations member of the Policy Committee at Ford Motor Company, and he was one of the creators and first director of The Dayton Plan of community and employee relations originated in the Dayton Divisions of General Motors Corporation.

Community 40

Community Employee Local Groups 40

Sword and the Script

DECEMBER 20, 2022

And, given the vast amount of time I pour into writing about PR technology , I’m really pleased with the long list of contributions from the PR technology vendor community. b) More pay-to-play opportunities to participate in national media relations opportunities. To that end, this year’s roundup is uh-mazing.

Marketing 196

Marketing Content Marketing Data Social Media 196

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Agencies can manage the newsrooms for multiple clients with Prezly or corporate communications can opt for their own instance. You can use the announcements you’ve already uploaded, and then write a custom note or personalized pitch. Prezly does not provide a media database – that is a ready-made list of media contacts.

Pitching 64

Pitching Analytics Enterprise System 64

Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

He mastered media relations managing information for national outlets like ESPN and Sports Illustrated. His popularity and ability to inspire students has played a critical role in the success of the school’s investor relations club where he has steadily grown his knowledge and responsibility. Melissa Thibodo @MelissaThibodo.

Sports 0

Sports Leadership Internal International 0

PR Conversations

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Toni Muzi Falconi writes: Regular readers of this blog are aware of my long-term, personal relationship with the Grunigs, yet I confess surprise when I read Jim Grunig’s first comment on this earlier blog post. I think that most public relations practitioners do what they know how to do.

Reputation 52

Reputation Social Media Internal International 52

Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 6, 2015

The top predictors of hourly rate are total PR experience , local client base (geographic limitation associated with a lower rate), larger typical client size , and Solo PR PRO Premium membership. Local client base (versus regional, national or international) – local client base associated with lower rate.

Survey 40

Survey Report Local Data 40

Prohibition

JANUARY 14, 2022

The purpose of a PR Crisis Plan is to help you make quick and effective decisions when faced with negative publicity from a wide range of sources, including customer complaints, faulty products, product recalls and corporate scandals. Corporate impropriety, such as fraud, theft, negligence, corruption, deception, poor customer service etc.

Crisis 62

Crisis How To Crisis Management Crisis Communications 62

PR Conversations

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

She asserted that men appeared more attached to their traditional function as media relations representatives. Several noted that this media relations-possessive attitude preceded the digital advent, and remains in spite of another stereotype of IT being the preserve of men—some might even consider technology a “natural” male talent.

Interviews 40

Interviews Enterprise Corporate Internal 40

Landis PR

MAY 28, 2024

Communications, media and PR market in Denmark Denmark has strong traditions in public service broadcasting with DR (the Danish Broadcasting Corporation) being the primary public broadcaster together with partly public service broadcaster TV2. Always work with a journalistic approach in your PR press kit for Scandinavian media.

Energy 59

Energy Technology Biotechnology Pharmaceuticals 59

Norton's Notes

MAY 13, 2015

Over the years, he’s worked with large, Fortune 500 clients like Select Comfort, Walgreens, General Mills and Deluxe, as well as smaller, more local organizations like UCare, Minnetonka Public School District and Bike Walk Twin Cities. I primarily help clients in three areas: corporate communications, traditional PR and digital marketing.

Interviews 28

Interviews SEO Blogging Writing 28

Bad Pitch Blog

APRIL 2, 2007

For years, many COMPANY locations have relied on their local Valpak franchise to create and deliver advertising campaigns to area consumers. ®, an online site for local savings, has over 20 million offer views each month. The writing sucks and the reason they sent it to Susan Getgood sucks. But we’ll focus on the writing.

Local 40

Local Pitching Advertising Advertising 40