Fri.Aug 02, 2019

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Get Famous Friday: Branding

PR for Anyone

Hey everybody. It’s Christina Daves with this week’s Get Famous Friday PR Tip. This week I want to talk about branding and why branding is so important. For those of you who’ve followed me for some time, you know, I’m in pink. I have pink. I wear pink.

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Astroturfing has no place in modern public relations or public affairs

Stephen Waddington

Propaganda has no place in modern public affairs or public relations. Astroturfing should be called out in the strongest terms. Lobbying firm CTF has allegedly run social media campaigns on behalf of its clients that appeared to originate from grassroot activities. Jim Waterson writing in The Guardian highlights dark Facebook Pages that CTF has run on behalf of the Airbus, Canary Wharf Group and the Saudi government.

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Edelman staffers play get out of jail card

Steve Barrett on PR

In light of another employee-activated controversy over a PR agency taking on a controversial client, every firm will be calling an urgent meeting of its ethics committee - or setting one up if it doesn't already have one.

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What Ohio Butter Sculptures Can Teach Us About Improving Annual Content Packages

PRSay

Are you struggling to make your recurring content interesting? Do you dread having to push out the same press releases each year? Are your scheduled posts just copied and pasted from last season? Scheduled content can be a double-edged sword. Sure, it’s dependable and easy to come by. But it can be difficult to make the same annual package interesting or relevant.

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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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Handling Apologies and Politically-Charged Situations

Karwoski & Courage

Expectations of consumers have dramatically changed over the years. Consumers now expect brands to take a stand on social and political issues. Research conducted by Edelman shows two-thirds of consumers now buy a product or boycott a brand based solely on its position on issues. If that sounds like a shocking percentage, take a moment […]. The post Handling Apologies and Politically-Charged Situations appeared first on Karwoski & Courage - Minneapolis Public Relations.

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What can data breaches teach us about comms?

NewsWhip

[…]. The post What can data breaches teach us about comms? appeared first on NewsWhip.

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Writing a Relevant Blog Post

Konnect Agency

You read the headline correctly: this is a blog post about blog posts. We’re getting meta here. As publicists , it is our goal to create content that resonates with our readers. Take, for instance, our very own humble blog. We use Konnect Daily to share relevant information about our industry and to connect with you, dear reader. If you are looking to do the same with your own peers, here are a few key steps that will help you craft posts that are worth your audience’s while.

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Handling Apologies and Politically-Charged Situations

Karwoski & Courage

Expectations of consumers have dramatically changed over the years. Consumers now expect brands to take a stand on social and political issues. Research conducted by Edelman shows two-thirds of consumers now buy a product or boycott a brand based solely on its position on issues. If that sounds like a shocking percentage, take a moment […].

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Big Tobacco, Social Media And How To Stop A Behemoth

Mark My Words

It took half a century for us to work out that smoking had certain negative qualities, and it took another twenty years for the legislators to do something about it. Big Tobacco was a formidable opponent to change for several reasons. Yes, it was massively lucrative, provided thousands of jobs and sold an aspirational product – but it’s strength ultimately lay in its highly addictive nature.

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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.