Agility PR Solutions

JULY 21, 2020

What lies on the other side of COVID for the communications industry? A new report from the Institute for Public Relations and Peppercomm focuses on critical topics affecting the public relations industry while looking ahead to the future of public relations and communication. The new e-book, Leadership Perspectives: Leading and Looking Ahead Through COVID-19, features […].

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PRSay

JULY 21, 2020

On July 15, Cision hosted a webinar titled “Demanding Change: How to Best Communicate Brand Action,” which focused on best practices for internal and external communications in challenging times. The two featured panelists were Laura Peterson, public elations ( not a typo! ) manager of North America at Ben & Jerry’s, and Pablo Toledo, executive vice president at Camino PR , who are both dedicated to brands doing good in the world.

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 21, 2020

Being a public relations professional isn’t easy. At the best of times, you’re called upon to be the face and voice of your company, delivering messages to media members and employees alike. However, in times of crisis, from workplace accidents to accusations of impropriety, negligence, or malfeasance, it falls to you to face the public […]. The post 5 essential crisis management tips for PR professionals appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Cision

JULY 21, 2020

Rosamund Urwin has a new role at The Sunday Times; Kashmira Gander is Newsweek's new Deputy Science Editor; Georgia Murray promoted to Fashion Editor at Refinery29.

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

Agility PR Solutions

JULY 21, 2020

The school year is officially on next month, but despite the government mandate of fully opening schools in the U.S., uncertainty certainly reigns supreme as to whether kids will be studying in classrooms or living rooms—essentially on a house-by-house basis. New research from the National Retail Federation finds consumers tentatively planning to spend a record […].

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 21, 2020

You need to work hard to find opportunities in a recession, but innovative agencies will always sniff them out. Fortune favours the brave. In a recent post I wrote about how to scale an agency out of lockdown. In this post we explore new business opportunities and growth sectors. In the agency market there are opportunities that have been created by COVID-19.

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Communications Conversations

JULY 21, 2020

We all have that friend or colleague. You know the one. That person with the social media profile shot that doesn’t exactly match their actual appearance. Or, to be more blunt: their social media profile shot looks nothing like them. In some cases, it’s a profile shot from 10+ years ago—making the person look younger. In other cases, it’s almost like a “Glamour shot” (I know I’m dating myself with that reference)—which essentially is a “best self” shot.

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PR in High Definition

JULY 21, 2020

Legend has it that King Henry II uttered, “Will no one rid me of this turbulent priest!” and four of his (not so bright) knights took this as a direct instruction, rode to Canterbury Cathedral and butchered the Archbishop of Canterbury Thomas Becket at the altar. All because Becket had criticised the King. Fast forward 850 years… It is alleged that two members of eBay’s executive team sent or forwarded text messages in 2019 suggesting it was time to “take down”

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Muck Rack

JULY 21, 2020

The Washington Post’s Margaret Sullivan on the crises that threaten local journalism and her new book, ‘Ghosting the News’

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Advertisement

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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Solo PR Pro

JULY 21, 2020

Written by Yoo Mee Pontonnier, Global Head of Marketing , CARMA. The story of a 100-year-old war veteran who inspired the world and raised over £32 million in a month. Earlier this year, the Coronavirus was rapidly exerting its terrifying grip over everyday life in the UK and the world. Everything we had taken for granted was being turned on its head as schools, restaurants, shops and workplaces shut their doors indefinitely.

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HMA Public Relations

JULY 21, 2020

As #HMATurns40, Scott reminisces the blood, sweat and tears that he and the rest of team HMA puts into their work. Click the link to read more. The post Giving Blood, Sweat and Tears — #HMATurns40 appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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Practical Law Construction

JULY 21, 2020

A couple of weeks ago I was part of the panel at the launch event for the updated adjudication guidance notes published by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and the Adjudication Society. The other panellists were Ciaran Fahy, Susan Francombe, Kim Franklin QC and Jeremy Glover. The event was moderated by Lewis Johnston. In case you are unfamiliar with either the notes or the event, what follows are a few thoughts about both.

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The Hoffman Agency

JULY 21, 2020

By Kyra Hanson, Intern. Growing up, my mom was a teacher and my dad was a librarian. As a result, I always had a book in my hands. My deep love for reading fostered an immense appreciation for storytelling that followed me throughout my education. When faced with choosing a major as a freshman in college, public relations was a clear choice – the opportunity to tell the authentic and impactful stories of companies and organizations.

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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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Mindful Marketing

JULY 21, 2020

by David Hagenbuch , founder of Mindful Marketing & author of Honorable Influence After evading public pressure for decades, financial concerns have finally sacked the National Football League’s (NFL) Washington franchise, causing it to change a name that Merriam-Webster defines as “ offensive.” While it’s good that Native Americans will no longer be subject to that denigration, a broader question remains: Should any sports team’s mascot be a person?

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Mark My Words

JULY 21, 2020

Variety. Peter Dunne, Mark Borkowski, and Twickenham Studios chairman and co-owner Sunny Vohra and managing partner Jeremy Rainbird will serve as executive producers. It is being produced in association with Er Dong Pictures, who will also be distributing the film in China. Beatles Manager Brian Epstein Movie ‘Midas Man’ to Be Directed by Grammy Winner Jonas Akerlund.

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