The Stalwart Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2017

Regular press briefings began, and a systematic dissemination of information via traditional and social media commenced. The circumstances surrounding the mass shooting were impossible to predict, but it became very apparent early on that the public affairs team trained for things like this. Here are the reasons why.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

APRIL 3, 2018

Almost Famous (2000) — Media Relations. The iconic publication sends a 15 year-old reporter to travel with the band on tour in order to write an in-depth piece. Both the inexperienced reporter and the naïve band members make the media relations mistake of getting too close to be objective. Buena Vista Pictures (1995).

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 12, 2018

Bernays gets top billing as PR’s “father” A nephew of Freud, Edward Bernays (1891-1995) “invented” modern PR and coined the term “public relations.” ” He used a blend of psychology and media savvy to influence public opinion. Lee was a leader in media relations. Rockefeller Jr.

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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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PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Faculty talk trends and current events. At West Virginia University, Elizabeth Oppe, teaching associate professor, Reed College of Media, teaches the strategic communications seminar during the on-campus residency for online students. Students write about a current event and critique the assessment.

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PRSay

JULY 5, 2023

So there I was, walking down the hallway of the Courtyard by Marriott in Minneapolis, on my way to attend day one of the 2023 PRSA Public Affairs and Government Summit on June 14-16 in Minneapolis, when my cell phone dings with following text: “Fire, Alert III, Twin, 17-L, ETA: Now.” Am I going to get media calls?

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PR Insiders

APRIL 13, 2021

For one, they use different business models – some charge monthly retainer fees while others are pay-for-performance, meaning you pay only for actual media coverage. Firms also have a whole range of specialties, from crisis communications to public affairs to research and analysis. Ask to see sample campaigns.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 16, 2022

The pandemic accelerated many of the changes already underway in media, public engagement, and organisational communication. If the internal and external communication function inside an organisation didn’t report directly to management before the crisis - it did throughout the crisis. I said I’d started a PhD recently.

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PR Conversations

MAY 1, 2017

The following is the result of our subsequent shared musings concerning the impact of crisis situations on the health and well-being of public relations practitioners. In an ongoing crisis, operating on adrenaline for a prolonged period of time can be – and is often – physically and mentally harmful.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

What is public relations? Public relations is the practice of building and maintaining relationships between an organization and its stakeholders. This can include the media, customers, employees, and the general public. PR can also involve managing events, speaking at conferences, and developing social media campaigns.

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Wadds Inc.

JULY 16, 2022

The pandemic accelerated many of the changes already underway in media, public engagement, and organisational communication. If the internal and external communication function inside an organisation didn’t report directly to management before the crisis - it did throughout the crisis. I said I’d started a PhD recently.

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PRSay

JANUARY 6, 2021

During the pandemic, economic crisis, racial tensions and partisan arguments that have marked 2020, we have started communicating differently. Think of it this way: We come upon a triggering event. Social media channels, where posters strive to look better than real life, have honed skepticism among users.

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Cision

OCTOBER 20, 2016

In this interview, Steve discusses what he learned from working in television news, the skills needed for successful media relations and how to improve your pitching strategy. Their public affairs agency was at the center of so much that was happening to rebuild trust in public institutions after Hurricane Katrina.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Editor’s note: This blog post merely touches on an interesting and important discussion I had with Dr. Tom on The Crisis Intelligence Podcast. I am the Planning Section Chief for our agency so I write all the incident action plans for planned and unplanned events which I really enjoy. By Dr. Thomas D.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 30, 2024

Other ways to measure brand recognition is through share of voice in media or on social media. That example is less quantifiable, but brand recognition also can be measured through polling and surveys.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 22, 2024

Yet there’s no question that communication is a pivotal factor for the success of any organisation and a cornerstone of operations in times of crisis. They might be looking for ways to back up next year’s budget proposal, or to prove how indispensable they are within the company. Communication and marketing are not just support functions.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 16, 2014

Editor’s note: This blog post merely touches on an interesting and important discussion I had with Dr. Tom on The Crisis Intelligence Podcast. I am the Planning Section Chief for our agency so I write all the incident action plans for planned and unplanned events which I really enjoy. By Dr. Thomas D.

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Landis PR

JANUARY 16, 2024

Now, of course, these events are more like conferences, but the real purpose is to spend a couple of days together so that people can become friends and can share sensitive information about their businesses. To date those in-person meetings form the backbone of our network. Our members come together twice a year.

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Landis PR

DECEMBER 18, 2023

If you land a brand mention in a news article, share it from the outlet to your brand’s social media with a sentence or two of bonus context. Think about how you can make the most of a PR win. Sometimes all it takes is adding one task to your team’s workflow. The opportunities for amplification are endless.

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The Stalwart Blog

APRIL 26, 2020

If this is your first time watching, we invite you to look out for the social media posts that we’re putting out every day announcing upcoming shows, topics, speakers, and that way, so you’ll kind of know what’s coming. If you’ve been watching any of the local media, you know that PR crises can take place.

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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. For the original blog, please visit here. The slippery slope of misinformation and disinformation is getting steeper. And when you add politics to the mix, it’s like throwing oil on the slope, too.

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Landis PR

OCTOBER 2, 2023

By Brianne Murphy Miller Note: This is a reposted blog by Public Relations Global Network. For the original blog, please visit here. All relationships take effort, and that includes the one between client and communications agency. Considering that “communication” is the function, these relationships deserve a bit more time and effort!

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Solo PR Pro

OCTOBER 18, 2022

A big misconception about public relations is that the only thing PR pros do is media relations. Here's how the Public Relations Society of America defines public relations : “Public relations is a strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.”.

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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. This could include senior advisory, media outreach, content creation, social media management, and more. Get access to personal networks with stakeholders, influencers, and publics.

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PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

Because reputation impacts―and is influenced by―many different factors, PR’s relationship-building must be multiple, inclusive and comprehensive [ Tweet Quote ] These include―but are not limited to―the media, employees, communities (on and offline), customers, investors, potential clients, government bodies, and institutions.

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PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

Because reputation impacts―and is influenced by―many different factors, PR’s relationship-building must be multiple, inclusive and comprehensive [ Tweet Quote ] These include―but are not limited to―the media, employees, communities (on and offline), customers, investors, potential clients, government bodies, and institutions.

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PRSay

AUGUST 14, 2019

I worked for my school newspaper, and when I joined the Marines I was a public affairs officer. Then there’s the specific technical skills of media relations and internal communications. As a public affairs officer, you’re working to make sure that people understand the implications of the decisions that they’re making.

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NewsWhip

APRIL 14, 2021

One of those is data and analytics, which looks at both social and traditional media and really any other type of analytics that we need to do. Paul: In the first of those three, you were talking about both media and social media. How does that come into your workflow? Kate: Absolutely. Kate: Yes, absolutely. Kate: Absolutely.

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Landis PR

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Whether it’s social media, email, or traditional media, choosing the right platforms is crucial for maximizing reach and impact. Develop relationships with media outlets and influencers to gain coverage and enhance your brand’s credibility. Again, speak to your PR agency – we live and breathe by it.

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PR Conversations

JULY 5, 2017

From social media management to crisis communications, content is king. Developing social media marketing policies. Some companies allocate budgets for promotion on social media. This approach allows public relations pros to voice corporate messages and win brand mentions without being intrusive.

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Landis PR

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As AI continues to evolve in the coming years, I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if we start to seek more authentic, human-generated content—such as editorials, podcasts and live events—take on far greater value among consumers as AI-generated content increasingly floods our feeds.

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Sword and the Script

AUGUST 2, 2016

During the work week, he’s an account manager with LTPR , a public relations firm based in Portland, Oregon specializing in the financial, healthcare and professional services industries, including crisis communications and litigation support. I’ve served in Army Public Affairs for nearly 17 years now.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 13, 2015

She combines her Public Relations major and Psychology major well, working campus jobs that tap into both areas of expertise. Last summer she sought and earned a social media/editorial internship with New York Girl Style, a leading lifestyle media company where she wrote and published weekly articles, blog posts and social media content.

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