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Should Public Relations Change Its Name?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As the practice of public relations has changed over the decades, so has its name – morphing from “publicity” and “press office” in the 1920s to broader and more inclusive terms like “public relations,” “public affairs” and “corporate communications.”

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Senior PR practitioners lack digital and social media management skills

Stuart Bruce

They can learn how media relations can be improved by smart use of SEO (search engine optimisation) and SEM (search engine marketing), as well as by publishing and distributing their own content. StateOfPR – Research report from Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

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Unlocking Revenue Potential With The Power Of PR

Landis PR

Metrics such as web traffic, page views, bounce rates, time spent on the website, and SEO ranking, all rely on PR tactics. At the top of the funnel, in the awareness phase where leads are generated, engagement, and the delivery of compelling information are critical. An intangible, yet essential, aspect of PR’s impact is brand recognition.

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Controlled Chaos: 86 Comms Pros Explain How Communications Work Has Changed

Sword and the Script

It’s expanded to include public affairs and government relations as the norm.”. Clients are far more open to press releases to just boost SEO vs. earned media, and they are more open to paid media opportunities. Note: Sorry, Press Releases Do Not Help Your SEO Anymore. Much more attention on social media and SEO.

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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Nicole Castro

Solo PR Pro

She began applying to PR positions, but she found that the folks she interviewed with often had trouble understanding how her educational background translated into public relations. Nicole wore many hats there, managing everything from PR and social media to content development and SEO. First taste of solo PR freedom.

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Who Can Be a Solo PR Pro Now?

Solo PR Pro

Corporate communications. Public affairs. Search Engine Optimization (SEO). As a solo, you can chart your own course and craft a practice that includes diverse areas of expertise. In 2008, we shared that Solo PR Pros can be involved in: Business consulting. Community relations. Direct advertising. Event planning.

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Improve Your Grassroots Communication: Q&A With Mark Reilly

Cision

ET Cision’s Mark Reilly and public affairs campaign strategist Mike Panetta of Beekeeper Group will discuss how to not only reach your audience, but motivate them to take action. It’s free and since a lot of your traffic is probably coming from Google searches to begin with, it’s extremely useful for SEO.