Tue.Jan 22, 2019

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Netflix PR Disaster

Ronn Torossian

It hasn’t been a great week for Netflix. Hot on the heels of a vehicular accident directly related to an online meme commemorative of Netflix’s lukewarm new release Bird Box, one which had the streaming giant’s PR team tweeting: “Can’t believe I have to say this, but: [don’t] end up in the hospital due to […]. The post Netflix PR Disaster appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog.

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Before You Measure, Set Measurable Goals

Business Wire

It’s New Year’s resolution time, and that means people setting ambitious goals to change their behavior only to wonder, a month or so later, why nothing changed. We’re still within that one-month make or break period, and some advice I’ve seen about setting resolutions applies to your PR goals as well.

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PR Tips For Stellar Executive Quotes

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In the round-the-clock battle for media attention, reporters, marketers, and PR pros cannot afford to waste words. We’ve all come across executive quotes in press releases or news articles that sound like they were written by a novice PR person, or, worse, a committee. A poor spokesperson quote is a lost opportunity at best. How do you make something as ordinary as quotes from executives a real asset?

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Interview with Ann Handley

Critical Mention

As a writer, digital marketing pioneer and WSJ bestselling author, Ann Handley hardly needs an introduction. In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community. Q: As Head of Content at MarketingProfs and a WSJ bestselling author, you’re consistently named one of the most influential marketers in the country.

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Peter H. Paulsen’s Inspiring Tale Continues to Resonate in 2024

Two years after its initial release, Peter H. Paulsen’s book, From Brick and Mortar to Prosperity, continues to inspire readers around the globe.

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Crisis planning and management—what to say first in a PR crisis

Agility PR Solutions

It’s rare that you will have a lot of warning when a PR crisis is about to land on you. When it happens, the temptation to “move fast,” to react quickly and without a long-term plan, will be very strong. People will be saying things and sharing things that are embarrassing and angering. You will […]. The post Crisis planning and management—what to say first in a PR crisis appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Yet another challenge for the modern day newspaper

Communications Conversations

I’ve been a long-time subscriber of the Star Tribune. My parents have been long-time subscribers of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. I grew up reading newspapers. I will probably (hopefully) grow old reading them. I say hopefully because, as we all know, the newspaper industry is in trouble. Not “they might not survive the year”-type trouble.

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Search trends—brand interactions on the rise as review volume skyrockets

Agility PR Solutions

As search technology has gotten more intelligent, consumer interactions with businesses are rising across the board in services like Google, Alexa, and Siri, new research from digital knowledge management firm Yext reveals. In fact, new reviews per business location were up 87 percent in 2018 over the previous year. In addition, businesses in nearly all […].

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Interview with Ann Handley

Critical Mention

As a writer, digital marketing pioneer and WSJ bestselling author, Ann Handley hardly needs an introduction. In this interview, she shares her insights into how marketing has changed over time, the most valuable social media channel for marketers and how to make more of an impact as a marketing professional in your community. Q: As Head of Content at MarketingProfs and a WSJ bestselling author, you’re consistently named one of the most influential marketers in the country.

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Weber report: Comms execs cite positive reputational impact when CEOs take a stand

Agility PR Solutions

Should brands take a societal stand? We’ve seen plenty of research suggesting so, and some reports saying no. But the real question is, how do consumers’ brand opinions shape up after such a stand-taking has occurred? New research from comms giant Weber Shandwick takes a deep dive into the reputational fallout for brands when their […]. The post Weber report: Comms execs cite positive reputational impact when CEOs take a stand appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Are Your Impact Comms Resonating With Stakeholders?

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages. Creating content that speaks to your audience's “love language” can be a tricky dance. But, worry not! 3BL has put together tips to ensure that your content not only finds its rhythm but also resonates with your target audiences.

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Duke should be prosecuted if found at fault, crash victim suggests

Mark My Words

Yahoo UK News. A mother-of-two injured in the Duke of Edinburgh’s car crash has suggested he should be prosecuted if found at fault over the incident. Public relations consultant Mark Borkowski has criticised Buckingham Palace’s handling of the situation, describing it as a “DIY PR moment”. Speaking about the decision by the 97-year-old duke to order a new car and go driving a few days after the accident, Mr Borkowski said: “It would have been wise to just go a little bit silent on this story.

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5 easy ways to keep your PR career exciting

Muck Rack

5 easy ways to keep your PR career exciting

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NFL’s “No-Call” Heard ‘Round the World

David PR Group

Like most sports fan, I watched the NFC Championship game last Sunday with modest interest. I’m neither a fan of the New Orleans Saints nor the Los Angeles Rams. (I’m a long-suffering Miami Dolphins fan but that comes into play a bit later.) The big story was the “no-call’ of a blatant defensive pass interference penalty near the end of the game. If you haven’t seen it, Saints wide receiver Tommylee Lewis was fouled by Rams defensive back Nickell Robey-Coleman as a pass arrived from future Hal

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If You Are Not Doing Video Marketing, You Need to Start Now. Here's How.

Inbound PR

Video is no longer an awareness play, left to big businesses with big agencies and big budgets. Video is now everywhere and anyone with a smartphone can play. Many brands are jumping on video marketing as they recognise the need for it but are still struggling to create the type of engaging videos that their audience can connect to or be interested in watching until the end.

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5WPR Consumer Culture Report 2024

5WPR’s fifth annual Consumer Culture report takes a look at consumer spending culture, the biggest influences behind buying behaviors, and emerging trends.

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TipForTuesday – James Comey: Truth Exists, Measure Our Leaders By It

HMA Public Relations

I have been attending the Arizona Speakers Series at Comerica Theatre. The organizers have brought together some amazing speakers that to-date have included Sanjay Gupta and […]. The post TipForTuesday – James Comey: Truth Exists, Measure Our Leaders By It appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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The Long-Term Benefit of a Modern and Agile Brand; Off Script No. 36: Greg Kihlström, Author of The Agile Brand

Sword and the Script

In the late 1990s, he finished school with a degree in Photography and interest in the web. He began learning all he could about websites and interactive tools – and eventually landed a job at a technology start-up. That experience, he says, taught him “an appreciation for both the software development side of things as well as for digital marketing and advertising.

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Book Clubbin': How Marketers Can Incorporate Talk Triggers Into Their Marketing Strategies

PR 20/20

Editor’s Note: The Book Clubbin’ series recaps business and marketing related books read by the PR 20/20 team each quarter as part of the agency book club. This series will highlight key takeaways and top tips directly from each book club book. In the digital age, marketers now more than ever are looking for ways to make their companies stand out amongst all the noise.