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News planning, tools and workflow to build an editorial calendar

Stephen Waddington

It’s an important process document for a PR team that sets priorities between different announcements and ensures there are no clashes. The calendar is typically a working document managed by the PR team and its agencies and shared with the board or senior leadership team and operational areas of the organisation.

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21 things that defined PR agency life before the web (you won’t believe no #5)

Stephen Waddington

The phone has become an underused tool Double spaced press releases for edits and notes Printing at a dedicated workstation from disk, documents shared via hard copy Sharing a dial-up modem and email address between the whole office Photocopying, posting and faxing press releases Printing and collating press kits for an event An embargo was an embargo (..)

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Insights Into the Role of Communicators at the U.S. Department of Defense

PRSay

These units rely on printed materials to disseminate information, making print-shop training more relevant for afloat sailors and Marines than for airmen or soldiers. Some sailors are responsible for documenting sensitive incidents at sea and for collecting intelligence.

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Impact of COVID-19 on NHS comms

Stephen Waddington

The impact of COVID-19 on NHS comms documents the scale of the challenge faced by professional NHS communicators since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in early 2020. Paul Dunn and Sarah Rose document how Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust created its own manufacturing facility. and digitally via Amazon Kindle priced £4.50.

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How to Self-Publish Your Content Cheap and Quick

Cision

It belongs to a group of self-publishing services that enable you to do most of the work yourself, which substantially lessens the price to print. Even though the quoted price in the image is for a minimum of 48 books, Lulu performs print on demand (POD), where you could order less than 48 copies of a book for a slightly higher price.

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Four Ways to Streamline the Pitching Process

Cision

broadcast, online, print, etc.). As requests come in, your media spokesperson needs to be well informed and prepared for each opportunity, which includes a concise document that highlights helpful information about the reporter, their outlet, and important speaking points. Role (exact job titles). Media type (e.g., Recent content (e.g.,

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What You Need to Know About Media Relations Today

PRSay

Besides pitching traditional broadcast and print news organizations, media relations pros should understand the importance of digital outlets and the role of social media, including bloggers and influencers who can heighten consumer awareness for a brand.