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The 22 Responsibilities of PR and What They Entail

Onclusive

Media Training With the reach of today’s media formats and the explosion of publications, media training is important for a much larger number of people in an organization. PR professionals are now responsible for training a growing number of executives. PR pros often review and edit when appropriate.

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Speed Matters in a Crisis Situation: Shark Week Case Study, Part 3

Shift Communications

Check out part 1 and part 2 before diving into the following post on the importance of speed during a crisis situation. . While they may be faster than Michael Phelps in the water , they are way too slow in controlling their narrative in the media. There’s a crisis communications mantra: tell it all, tell it early and tell it yourself.

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Newsjacking is an Effective Tool in your PR Toolkit

Landis PR

Here’s one example; when Bruce Willis’ aphasia diagnosis was announced, the Landis team offered up experts on the disorder from client Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS) to local media. Have they been media trained? It’s sometimes a great opportunity for companies/brands to draw traffic and engagement. Move quickly.

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Credit Union Times: CU Crisis Planning Essential

Reputation Us

From cyber attacks, to hurricanes, to mergers gone wrong; the negative headlines seem to rule the front pages in media outlets across the CU world. The Credit Union Times interviewed CU crisis experts, including LT Public Relations ‘s Casey Boggs, for the August 31st cover story (below), “Credit Union Crisis Planning Essential.”

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Pitching Reporters Amid COVID-19 Informs 2020 ‘State of the Media’ Report

PRSay

When pitching story ideas to journalists during the COVID-19 crisis, PR pros should use email, find local news angles and make experts available for video interviews, according to Cision’s “ 2020 State of the Media Report ,” released on April 21.

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When To Turn Down A Media Interview

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

A TV station had requested an interview with one particular family being helped locally. The remedy for these situations is rigorous spokesperson vetting and professional media training that preps a spokesperson for all types of media interviews.

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Being Smart and Strategic When Navigating the Current News Cycle

PRSay

Monitor the media environment. Media interest in this story will continue until the public health crisis abates. The medical producer at a local TV affiliate mentioned that COVID-19 “rules life right now.”

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