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Trends and Best Practices for Media Relations

PRSay

In the PR strategies toolbox, the practice of media relations gives PR practitioners an opportunity to distinguish themselves while also giving their organizations an edge over the competition. As earned media, stories placed through media relations efforts are cost-effective. Op-Eds remain the gold standard.

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Crisis Management Lessons From Boeing’s 737 Max Disasters

PRSay

When two of Boeing’s new 737 MAX passenger jets crashed within five months of each other in late 2018 and early 2019, killing a total of 346 people in Ethiopia and Indonesia, the company faced the worst crisis in its 100-year history. The media] may know something before you and your team know it. We need to plan for beyond 72 hours.

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Why You Should Hire a Crisis Communications Agency?

Prohibition

Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company.

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An “Interview” with ChatGPT: What is Public Relations? How Has PR Changed? Will Artificial Intelligence Replace Comms Pros?

Sword and the Script

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What are some examples of public relations?

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Disgraced Crypto Executive Sam Bankman-Fried Ignored Counsel, Gave Interviews

PRSay

Over the past month, the disgraced crypto celebrity continued to contradict legal and communications counsel by speaking freely to the press, undertaking an apology tour, tweeting, sending direct messages and giving Zoom interviews with reporters about matters that could land him in prison.

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What’s PR’s Role In The Media Interview?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Should a PR person participate in client media interviews? In most cases it means the PR rep helps the client prepare in advance, offers background to the journalist, and accompanies the client to the interview as a largely silent partner. When does that mean controlling an interview? The PR role in media interviews.

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When a Client Turns Down That Juicy Media Interview…

Rock the Status Quo

We’re pitching editorial sources to fit THEIR needs, not gifting them with the fabulous opportunity of a lifetime interview with the reporter being eternally grateful for the favor. or you as the PR person do the interview. “If a client backs out of an interview, my reputation is on the line.