Fri.Nov 30, 2018

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How To Make Small Talk With PR People

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It’s that time of year when we chat up colleagues, family, and friends old and new at holiday gatherings. At some point, you may ask a new acquaintance what they do for a living. If the response is “I work in PR ,” you might be stumped for a minute. If so, don’t feel bad. Some colleagues here have said that their own spouses can go for decades without a real grasp of what they do.

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5 Ways to Turn a Failed Sell In Around

The Resolution Blog

Everyone in PR has a story flop at some point. It’s the nature of the beast; we can’t possibly sell every story that comes our way, but it’s still a shock to the system when we get a “no” instead of a “yes”. When this happens, it’s time to re-evaluate what you’re selling?—?and be honest with yourself here: is it really a good enough story? A failed sell in doesn’t mean that your story is dead?

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Three lessons corporate bloggers can takeaway from Orbit’s recent blogger research

Communications Conversations

Each year, something called “Orbit” (don’t worry, I had to look it up, too) publishes a survey of 1,000+ bloggers on best practices in the industry. I now pay attention to this survey if for no other reason than there just aren’t that many surveys of bloggers like this around anymore in 2018 (which, actually, is hard to believe).

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Sell-Ins Aren’t Always Successful?—?Here’s How To Break The News To Your Manager

The Resolution Blog

Sell-Ins Aren’t Always Successful?—?Here’s How To Break The News To Your Manager Seeing your story flop is never fun, but it’s an inevitable part of the PR business. Sometimes you need to re-evaluate the story but, most importantly, you need to voice your concerns?—?and that means standing up to your manager. If you don’t do this, you might end up continuing to flog a dead horse which won’t sell your story any quicker and might even ruin your reputation and your hard-earned relationships.

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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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Keep calm and communicate on

Steve Barrett on PR

High-profile developments such as GM's business transformation announcement on Monday call for strong and considered reactions from all concerned - especially the communications department.

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BC18 x FrebergPR: What an incredible journey!

Karen Freberg

To say the last four months has truly been one of the busiest (and most rewarding) times in my professional career would be an understatement. Lots of brainstorming, team meetings, and event planning sessions all were part of my schedule for this semester. It has truly been one fabulous journey! I have to admit, I probably consumed more coffee this semester than any other semester before.

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SpeakerNet News | How to Write a Press Release for Speakers

wiredPRworks

“How to Write a Superstar Speaker Press Release to Attract the Attention, Business and Applause You Deserve!” with Barbara Rozgonyi for SpeakerNet News. Register or Purchase the How to Write a Press Release for Coaches, Speakers and Authors Replay. This site contains affiliate links to products and services. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

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What Not to do With Social Media

Scott Public Relations

Social media has become an incredibly effective tool in a brand marketer’s toolbox. But if managed poorly, a social media presence can be as harmful as it is helpful for a brand’s identity. Here are several common mistakes in managing a social media marketing strategy and what you should do instead that Danielle Winski describes in her article “ 11 social media mistakes brand managers should avoid.”.

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SpeakerNet News | How to Write a Press Release for Speakers

wiredPRworks

Thanks to SpeakerNet News, and Rebecca Morgan, for the opportunity to share inside info on. “How to Write a Superstar Speaker Press Release to Attract the Attention, Business and Applause You Deserve!” with Barbara Rozgonyi for SpeakerNet News. Register or Purchase the How to Write a Press Release for Coaches, Speakers and Authors Replay.

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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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CSBA Presentation: Creating a Communications Internship to Brand Your School District

Ryan Foran

Arcadia USD has created a Digital Communications Internship program to help tell the district's story in order to help recruit the best teachers and students, advocate for funding via parcel tax and bond measures and create community engagement and support. More than 30 students participate in the internship program and work for the Public Information Office.

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What Popular YouTubers Can Teach Us About Video Marketing

Contently - Strategy

Posting a video on YouTube is one thing. Building an audience on the platform is quite another. Though many marketers just consider YouTube a free video hosting service, it actually has a dedicated audience comparable to Netflix, Hulu, or any cable network. In 2016, YouTube surpassed the top 10 cable programs in regular viewership, and as of this year, the platform averages 1.9 billion monthly users.

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Targeting Teens for E-Cigarettes

Mindful Marketing

by David Hagenbuch , founder of Mindful Marketing & author of Honorable Influence Remember when teenagers would rush from high school so they could light a cigarette? Some would even try to sneak a smoke in the bathroom between classes. Those days are now back with a 21st century twist. Like many other things, cigarettes have gone high-tech, which makes them more appealing to minors, but has the biggest e-cigarette maker intentionally targeted teens ?