Norton's Notes

OCTOBER 13, 2014

As PR marches towards becoming a digital-led industry, agency roles are becoming far more consultative than ever before. Paid media has opportunities, but agencies need to prove themselves. I’ve been banging the drum for paid media for a long, long time, but PR is naturally reticent to embrace it. They don’t.

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Prohibition

JULY 7, 2023

With the right PR approach, restaurants, food companies, and drink brands can connect with their target audience, generate positive media coverage, and create a loyal customer base. Food PR agencies are experts in the field, with a deep understanding of the industry’s nuances and trends.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

PR professionals craft compelling narratives and critical messages that resonate with stakeholders , influencers , and publics , and they disseminate these through various channels, including traditional media, social media , and direct communications. That’s marketing !

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PR News

OCTOBER 16, 2017

When Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg took a trip to DC last week to assure politicians that Facebook was taking serious the claims about Russian meddling in our elections, it was referred to as a “PR Blitz” by The New York Times, which also mentioned in the NY Times article that the social network hired three crisis… Continued.

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Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 19, 2015

A tag is when the person mentioning the brand takes the extra step to link their mention to the brand’s social media page, usually through the use of an @ symbol or hashtag. As PR pros, we are responsible for awareness and reputation, and it’s a logical leap to monitoring mentions and crisis control.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In PR, where users spend hours researching contacts and monitoring media placements, the need to streamline processes is always at a premium. Over the years, I tested and used almost every digital PR, blogger outreach , and link building tool available. You can compile these lists manually or by scouring a media database.

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Buzzstream

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In PR, where users spend hours researching contacts and monitoring media placements, the need to streamline processes is always at a premium. Over the years, I tested and used almost every digital PR, blogger outreach , and link building tool available. You can compile these lists manually or by scouring a media database.

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PR News

JUNE 13, 2016

But that’s what Adbul Muhammad, vp of digital development at rbb Public… Continued. The post 21 Social Media Insights, Ideas and Aha Moments for Communicators appeared first on PR News Blog. Doing a headstand on stage? You don’t see that often.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 2, 2019

Interestingly, PRWeek pointed to some of the competitive pressures in the industry as a result of acquisitive environment: “Business Wire once partnered with TrendKite, the digital PR platform that was acquired by Cision this year. e) The industry is growing: Employment for PR pros is up 9% from 2016 via Muck Rack. “As

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Prohibition

APRIL 17, 2017

While we do ‘the traditional stuff’ very well indeed, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what you would expect from a PR agency. So that involves lots of exciting things like online community building, social media listening, brand audits, online crisis management, content marketing and video seeding.

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ZudePR

JULY 20, 2016

I don’t know what the figure is for Glasgow PR firms, but I imagine it’s similar. Here are 28 top observations from MY first 28 months as a solo digital PR pro (just in case you ever need them ). You Should Read This If: You’re c onsidering setting up your own (in my case solo) PR firm. Digital PR is an ill-defined term.

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Lauri Pehar Borsh

JULY 31, 2019

The post Top Tips For Handling A PR Crisis appeared first on Laurie Pehar Borsh Digital PR. This guide is a helpful resource that highlights all the best tips for what to do, and what not to do, in the middle […].

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ZudePR

JANUARY 21, 2016

When it came to small business marketing, digital marketing, SEO, PR, media relations, crisis management, Glasgow no-one would curate better content than me. Friends said nice things: “You’re all over social media Dave.” Digital PR. I was getting on people’s radars.

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PR News

OCTOBER 24, 2018

executives participating in a recent PR News/Crisp leadership roundtable shared an interesting wish list that centered around the… Continued. The post Here’s Where Communicators are Hoping to Invest More Resources appeared first on PR News Blog.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

In fact, email newsletters are a fast way for PRs to scan the daily headlines from a given publication in the hope that a long awaited exclusive has finally gone live, or simply to shape the day’s media outreach. Check out these 10 newsletters every PR pro should read. PR News: The Skinny. PR Daily News Feed.

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Prohibition

APRIL 29, 2017

So that involves lots of exciting things like online community building, social media listening, brand audits, online crisis management, content marketing and video creation and seeding. Here’s what we’re after: We’re looking for someone with at least 2 year’s PR experience, with a definite interest in all things social media.

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PR News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

It’s true – a lot of people just don’t understand what PR people do. They think it’s about pitching the media, chasing positive coverage, then rinsing and repeating. Certainly media relations is an important component of public relations.

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PR News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

It’s true – a lot of people just don’t understand what PR people do. They think it’s about pitching the media, chasing positive coverage, then rinsing and repeating. Certainly media relations is an important component of public relations. The post Make PR Great Again. appeared first on PR News Blog.

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PR News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Growing up, most of us were encouraged by our parents and teachers to play well in the sandbox, to share our toys and pay attention in class. Fast forward to now, and imagine your boss telling you to do the same. It would feel patronizing, right? Truth is, we could benefit from those childhood reminders.… … Continued.

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PR News

JULY 24, 2017

Reality checked in with me recently when a few parents on my son’s rowing team, knowing my affiliation with PR News, asked me to write the press releases for the club. The post The Epic List of PR’s Daily Challenges (And How to Overcome Them) appeared first on PR News Blog.

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PR News

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

At a networking event last week, an industry colleague asked me if I’ve ever Googled myself. She whispered the question to me as if to self-Google were verboten. Fortunately, we were interrupted by a mutual friend and neither of us had to share the answer, which is, of course, Yes! Who hasn’t done that in… Continued.

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PR News

JUNE 11, 2018

The post The Big Rethink for Communicators Ready for Real Change appeared first on PR News Blog. You could feel the tension rising in the air, knocking out the aroma of coffee beans and herbal tea. Nancy had ordered a decaf-calf skim latte and the barista seemingly got it wrong. The customer… Continued.

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Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2023

The agency of record manages all aspects of your PR strategy , including media relations , crisis management, and strategic communications. Retainer PR agency. You pay a monthly fee for chosen PR services with a retainer PR agency. Media relations. Digital PR. Marketing PR.

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PR News

MARCH 13, 2017

The post How to Lose a Customer and Tarnish Your Brand in One Easy (Mis)Step appeared first on PR News Blog. Rarely do I mess with cookies, except to eat them. But an experience over the last two weeks with a furniture retailer had me clearing the cookies from my computer.

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PR News

JUNE 26, 2016

The post Your Half-Year PR Leadership Checklist: 7 Important Reminders for Communicators appeared first on PR News Blog. You’re halfway through what’s been a rather interesting year in business, politics, brand successes and blunders and Game of Throne developments.

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PR News

DECEMBER 4, 2017

You could even say: “PR people need to get a spine.” The post Communicators Need to Find Their Voice to Better Define Their Value appeared first on PR News Blog. Communications executives have begun in earnest to make their way into boardrooms, C-suite meetings and the critical business conversations at their organizations.

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PR News

OCTOBER 30, 2017

That idea you have, which everyone is calling crazy and couldn’t possibly work: well, it probably won’t work. But you should try it anyway. Such was the advice of Guy Kawasaki (pictured), venture capitalist and former chief evangelist at Apple: “If someone says you will fail, it doesn’t always mean you will succeed. But if… Continued.

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PR News

JANUARY 29, 2018

At the PR News Top Women in PR Luncheon on… Continued. The post The F Word: It’s Time to Make Your Move appeared first on PR News Blog. Failure, my friends, is the F word I am referring to and the word that so many business leaders tout as the holy grail to get ahead. If only it were easy to fail successfully.

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ZudePR

JANUARY 26, 2016

.” Dave, the PR: Most PR companies don’t like risk. Please note: this does not apply to crisis management. #21: Sign Up Now For Soul-Enriching PR Insights: Weekly Via Email. They like being paid. But do you want to be churning out tartan footwear for the rest of your life? 21: On Fear.

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PR News

JULY 20, 2016

The post Eight Ideas to Unlearn this Summer: A Communicator’s Checklist appeared first on PR News Blog. Sand between your tanned toes and the relaxing sound of waves hitting the shore. Happy hour that begins at 4pm (it’s 5’oclock somewhere). Visiting new places. Dealing with crowds (literally, being able to deal with crowds).

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PR News

JANUARY 25, 2017

Coming just days after the Women’s March, PR News’ Top Women in PR awards luncheon in NYC was an ebullient event that brought the PR industry together to celebrate female leadership and the individuals who’ve moved the communications needle in the past 12 months.

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PR News

OCTOBER 21, 2016

The post 9 Great Ideas from Award-Winning Communicators appeared first on PR News Blog. Brands, in an effort to get out a shareable tweet or a super-likeable post, are often caught in a daily trap of shallow engagement with its communities. That statement rung true to… Continued.

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PR News

JULY 20, 2016

The post Eight Ideas to Unlearn this Summer: A Communicator’s Checklist appeared first on PR News Blog. Sand between your tanned toes and the relaxing sound of waves hitting the shore. Happy hour that begins at 4pm (it’s 5’oclock somewhere). Visiting new places. Dealing with crowds (literally, being able to deal with crowds).

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Critical Mention

OCTOBER 24, 2019

PR Daily is a news site that delivers news, advice, and opinions on the public relations, marketing, social media, and media worlds. Our take on Ragan’s PR Daily blog: Without a doubt, Ragan’s PR Daily blog is one of our go-to blogs for communication and media related news and tips. PRNEWS Blog.

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Frederik Vincx

DECEMBER 11, 2015

We see many PR teams trying to get a bigger piece by expanding their skills. They are adding owned media, paid media, and shared media to their traditional earned media offering. The issues we face in practice are well documented: measurement, media, paid, planning, and workflow.

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