Melissa Agnes

JULY 17, 2014

Melissa’s #1 despised buzzword: Social media crisis. To us, here at Agnes + Day , someone who says that they specialize in “social media crises” is demonstrating a big red flag. The fact of the matter is that a crisis is a crisis. Feel free to share them with us in the comments section below.

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Onclusive

AUGUST 9, 2021

Earned Media & Media Relations. In the old days, sending out press releases and then managing a Rolodex of media contacts could help PR pros to land earned media. Today, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix.

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Landis PR

MARCH 4, 2024

By the Landis Team Photo courtesy of Pixabay Practical implementation of a media relations program is an art, not a science. After all, earned media isn’t transactional. Here are the top 5 benefits of a great media relations program: Credibility Third party endorsement is much more valuable than an organization’s own boasts.

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Reputation Us

MARCH 20, 2024

In this third part of the series, we consider the value of social media influencers on your reputation. By cultivating a reputation for excellence and trustworthiness, your business can attract the attention and collaboration of key social media influencers (SMIs).

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Onclusive

AUGUST 22, 2017

Earned Media/Media Relations. Far from just managing a digital Rolodex, landing earned media in publications that resonate with target audiences is only one small part of the earned-media mix. Owned Media/Content Strategy. Media Monitoring & Analysis. AirPR offers a media monitoring solution.

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5W PR

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Crisis Comms Conference Launched in 2023, this PRWeek conference hones in on crisis communications, equipping attendees with the skills needed for effective crisis management. International Journalism Festival The International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy, is Europe’s largest annual media event.

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PRSay

APRIL 2, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating unprecedented challenges for the news media. Social distancing has forced journalists to change nearly every aspect of how they do their jobs as they navigate a new way of reporting amid the biggest health crisis in a century. Communicators can also be the “helpers” to the media right now.

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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. Source: Journal of Communication 1 Botan, C., & Taylor, M.

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PRSay

AUGUST 3, 2018

What is misinformation as it pertains to journalism? c) Anything a public figure does not like that a rival or the media said. c) Anything a public figure does not like that a rival or the media said. This speaks to one of the new rules of crisis management in the digital age. Let’s begin with a pop quiz.

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Presspage

MAY 8, 2017

A crisis can do irreparable damage to an organization, but at the same time it also presents an ideal time to review and renew current processes. For a crisis to have a silver lining, certain things need to occur. Alton Towers, a British theme park, provided a commendable example of this through its handling of a crisis in July 2015.

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 22, 2021

It certainly wasn’t a good move and after an influx of social media comments and press articles, it of course resulted in him resigning. Hats off to Aldi’s social media team! They are always on it when it comes to social media content and really has crafted a fantastic social media presence. pic.twitter.com/p31jK5wIYK.

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Stuart Bruce

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

To summarise Oborne’s critique is that The Telegraph now puts commercial interests above journalistic integrity and has shattered the traditional Chinese wall between journalism and advertising. A free media is vital to the healthy functioning of society, the economy and democracy. They don’t.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Alan Caldwell, APR, vice president and chief diversity strategist at Cerrell Associates, stresses the importance of authenticity in brand communication. In this interview, Alan discusses the critical steps for successful crisis communications, what it means for your brand to be human and how to improve communication through research.

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Onclusive

JANUARY 25, 2019

Most conferences focus on media relations, crisis communications, social media, and measurement, plus a well-known awards show. 2019 Conferences include the Crisis Management Conference in Miami in February, the PR Measurement Conference in April in Washington, D.C., and the Social Shake-up in May in Atlanta.

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Offleash

JULY 19, 2023

I was working in PR before mobile phones, through the dot-com boom and bust, Y2K, the Internet and Google Search, social media, and certainly before the rise of the machines. We can’t ignore technology’s transformational potential, and the necessary focus on managing truth and accuracy in journalism and PR. Do not be afraid.

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Doctor Spin

APRIL 25, 2023

Managing a crisis communication situation with empathy. Understanding the emotions behind social media interactions. Organizational perception management: A framework to overcome crisis events. Organization Development Journal. Organizational perception management: A framework to overcome crisis events.

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Stephen Waddington

MARCH 26, 2020

The current situation will put many areas, including PR, strategic communication and crisis communication, to the test and perhaps reshape and transform them for years to come. What do they think of communication of the government and other organisations as well as media reporting in this pandemic?

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Tools and Tactics Public Relations: PR uses tools such as press releases , events, community involvement, web- and social media publishing, and interactions with the news media to earn public attention and goodwill. It also involves crisis communication to mitigate damage to the company’s reputation.

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Stuart Bruce

MAY 29, 2016

I actually laughed out loud when I read this story about the BBC’s world affairs editor John Simpson setting up a corporate consultancy to advise on crisis communications and then even more rapidly closing it again because of the crisis it created. It would be even funnier if it wasn’t so tragic. Does it really?

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 5, 2021

You could say Doug Levy was born to work in the media and communications industry. After college, Doug was a typical journalism nomad, working in newsrooms in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. I was that first grader who wanted to start up a class newspaper,” he jokes when describing himself. From journalist to PR pro.

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Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Ever since college, Susan Stoga had a passion for the fast pace of the media industry. Originally from suburban Chicago, Illinois, she studied journalism at the University of Iowa, getting her start reporting on elections as early as her sophomore year. From freelance to firm. Passion project: Starting Let It Be Us.

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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? It is complex, yet simple.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

For years, I’ve been discussing the changing roles of PR professionals as a result of social media. Their study, “ Roles in Social Media: How the Practice of Public Relations is Evolving ” was published by PR Journal in Summer / Fall 2016. Q: What made you pursue your research study on “Roles in Social Media?”

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Cision

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

In times of crisis, are you able to think on your feet? A well-thought out communication plan can only take you so far. I had a few stories published in high school journals, and starting around junior high I used to write letters to the editor of the local paper. What drew you to the PR industry?

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Cision

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Learn what is needed to get started and how this model can help your content and social media strategies. Just like with a brand journalism strategy, a hub-and-spoke model requires an easy-to-navigate place to host all of your brand’s content. In most cases, your hub refers to your website. Want to renovate your social plan too?

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wiredPRworks

MAY 6, 2020

It’s a challenging time in so many ways, yet crisis communications is a place where PR people can shine a light. Get media training before you go live on radio or video. Amy Hesser , CEO Hesser Communications Group. Barbara Rozgonyi , CEO CoryWest Media. People are listening, especially for good news.

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Stuart Bruce

OCTOBER 28, 2020

One reason I’m passionate about saving mainstream news media is that it isn’t susceptible to fake news as it employs qualified journalists with expertise in … © Stuart Bruce - Fake news fools news media with Woolworths high street relaunch was first published on Stuart Bruce's PR Futurist by Stuart Bruce - Modernising public relations (..)

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Karen Freberg

OCTOBER 17, 2021

My Mom was really, really surprised they had *no* research or citations to the work that had been done previously (and been cited and discussed in journals and in the popular press) at all. However, when it comes to certain areas like crisis communication, social media, and now influencer marketing – yes.

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MaccaPR

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

But oh, lordy – we as communications and marketing professionals can receive a master class in what NOT to do during a crisis from Lochte’s self-immolation at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Lesson #2 - Don’t Blame The News Media. The media has taken this to a whole new level.”

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Prohibition

DECEMBER 22, 2021

It certainly wasn’t a good move and after an influx of social media comments and press articles, it of course resulted in him resigning. Hats off to Aldi’s social media team! They are always on it when it comes to social media content and really has crafted a fantastic social media presence. pic.twitter.com/p31jK5wIYK.

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Axia PR

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Libel and slander are two terms often used interchangeably to express journalism that is harmful to an individual or organization. When a negative article surfaces, at what point might you decide to file a lawsuit against a news outlet or reporter? However, they are not the same.

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Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. I saw that the media could be a lot more exciting than typing on a laptop,” he says. Crossing over from broadcast media to PR. My niche is still media relations.

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Karen Freberg

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

There are some types of writing where you can get a lot of advice and resources on – there are always a ton of webinars and special conference panel sessions when it comes to writing or contributing to specific journals. Interested in pop culture and social media? Passionate about all things crisis communications?

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Stuart Bruce

MAY 23, 2015

Nataliya Popovych, co-founder and board member of the Ukraine Crisis Media Centre. On Thursday evening CIPR International hosted an excellent discussion on the work of the Ukraine Crisis Media Center. A good reference for doing this is the Verification Handbook from the European Journalism Centre.

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The Stalwart Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2015

While it’s not uncommon for reporters and editors to change periodically, there are other aspects with the media that alter as well. Did you know technology reporter Shira Ovide left the Wall Street Journal and is now at Bloomberg Business’ Gadfly? Here are three tips to be a better professional in the new year. Are there new sections?

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Landis PR

JULY 10, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, David Wills – Media Profile Inc. Check out the Doubt It and Keep Truth Well campaigns by the Canadian Journalism Foundation. For the original blog, please visit here. First, consider the source of the information.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 11, 2012

Invest in getting your spokesperson(s) media trained. Getting media trained helps you stay on message and bridge back to you talking points without sounding like a robot or some disingenuous suit – a *big* problem to avoid when you’re in crisis mode. Take the time to develop a crisis communications plan.

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