Tue.Aug 27, 2019

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All Marketing is NOT Content Marketing

Sword and the Script

Content marketing could quite possibly be the most misunderstood concept in marketing today. Most confuse content marketing as synonymous with content, which is a solid way to make sure your content marketing program underperforms, or worse, fails. Even experienced marketers make this mistake because they assume they already know what it is, after all, they’ve created a lot of content over their careers.

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How to avoid comms crisis turbulence

PR in High Definition

We all went on a summer holiday… or maybe not if you happened to book your flight with BA. Strikes and IT outages wreaked havoc this summer, with numerous cancellations and delays (in one instance, all apparently due to a plug being pulled out). Not only could this quickly turn your dream vacation into the holiday from hell, it’s also a PR person’s nightmare.

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Instagram is Testing Hiding Likes: What This Means for Marketing  

Ronn Torossian

Last month, users in seven countries began testing a new experiment by the social media powerhouse Instagram. While posts typically show a running count of the number of likes they receive, this new initiative aims to get rid of those likes. On a platform where influencer marketing lives (and thrives) and where likes are an […]. The post Instagram is Testing Hiding Likes: What This Means for Marketing appeared first on.

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AP Style: How relevant is it in 2019?

Communications Conversations

The AP Style folks recently made an earth-shattering change to its AP Style Standards: You no longer have to spell out “%” after a number. AUDIBLE GASP! That was actually close to the reaction I got from friends and colleagues on a LinkedIn post where I shared this news a few weeks ago. And, for good reason. Many of my friends and colleagues are now in the “more experienced” group.

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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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10 Pearls of Career Wisdom From PRSA’s College of Fellows

PRSay

In honor of the 30th Anniversary of PRSA’s College of Fellows ( #Fellows30th ), members shared a “Pearl of Wisdom” — a piece of advice they were given that impacted their lives or careers and is something they pass on to others. . • Steve Seekins, APR, Fellow PRSA, class of 1993: “In your developing career, it’s all about drawing circles and lines.

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Today’s communicators are re-examining measurement methods—what are they finding?

Agility PR Solutions

Despite a robust economy and the mountains of consumer data at their fingertips, nearly three quarters (72 percent) of senior marketing executives in a new survey cited a business growth rate of less than 10 percent last year—confirming that efficient measurement is about more than just tracking campaign results. According to new research from The […].

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Sustainability & Success: The new role of business in today’s environmental debate

NewsWhip

[…]. The post Sustainability & Success: The new role of business in today’s environmental debate appeared first on NewsWhip.

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Civic PR—4 ways to improve PR for your city 

Agility PR Solutions

Public relations is a term often associated with businesses or corporations trying to improve their image. However, it also applies to cities. As a city administrator, part of your job is to improve public and tourist perception of your town—but how do you change the opinions of the masses? You have a difficult job ahead […]. The post Civic PR—4 ways to improve PR for your city appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Are you Crisis Ready? An interview with ACI Specialty Benefits

The Stalwart Blog

Dave Oates: Welcome to another Public Relations Security videocast where we talk with experts in and around Southern California and all things related to risk management and crisis communications. We’re privileged to have Gilbert Manzano , senior vice president of client partnerships at ACI Specialty Benefits. Dave Oates: Gilbert, thanks so much for the time.

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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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Knowledge is Power: How This Task Force Will Improve Public Relations

5W PR

Last month, 5WPR announced its formation of the Measurement and Analytics Task Force, which will serve to create and analyze even more streams of data to further serve its clients. In the decision to launch this Task Force, which is an agency-wide initiative, 5WPR wanted to find new wants to improve the services provided and help shape the future of the public relations industry.

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Brand identity: How to maintain when a CEO or leader leaves

Public Relations Sydney

In the recently unfolded events where the three iconic judges of Masterchef Australia are having their role on the show discontinued after 11 years, there has been much uncertainty over the future of the program. The three had become key figures in representing the show, making it hard to imagine the show without them. How […]. The post Brand identity: How to maintain when a CEO or leader leaves appeared first on Public Relations Sydney.

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PR pulse—do we need employers that share our political views?

Agility PR Solutions

More than half of employees think politics don’t affect productivity, but they also see little value in political discussion at work, according to new survey data from B2B ratings and reviews platform Clutch. Only 24 percent of employees think it’s important to work at a company that aligns with their political views, according to the […].

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How Online News Media Impacts your Business

Critical Mention

As your organization starts to grow, more companies will not only start to include it in word-of-mouth conversations, but online ones too. These conversations can form on a variety of mediums. The most popular including online newspapers, magazines, blogs, trade publications and forums. . For PR professionals, additional visibility can either be a good or a bad thing depending on the kind of coverage you receive.

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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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Journalists on the move – Week of August 27th

Agility PR Solutions

Here you have it! The most notable journalist and media industry moves of the past week. USA AND CANADA Follow us on Twitter @Press_Moves News and Media Duluth News Tribune: Kelly Busche (@kellybusche) has been hired to cover business and the business of healthcare. Newsweek: Cristina Maza (@CrisLeeMaza) has left. New York Times: Aisha Harris […].

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August’s tech and comms news

PR in High Definition

Firefly’s Tim Williams has last month wrote about the gathering pace of deepfakes. The term deepfake refers to artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology that synthesises imagery and voices to present something that didn’t occur, usually in video form. Highlighting this deepfake danger is a video clip of Bill Hader who’s face morphs into Tom Cruises and Seth Rogan as he does his impressions of them.

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Where do clients come from?

HMA Public Relations

Public relations agencies rely on a steady stream of new clients; but where do they come from? Scott shares what he learned at a recent AAED luncheon about employment sectors in Arizona, that also double as PR hot spots. The post Where do clients come from? appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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How Inbound PR Came About

Inbound PR

Do you remember the days when Twitter had just come out and people were trying to figure out how to use it for business? I do. In fact, I became fascinated with social media for business. I was still a student but I could already see the massive shifts happening in the communications world. Even though I studied International Business, my passion for comms made me follow big names such as Brian Solis and David Meerman Scott who were pioneers in how to do PR the modern way.

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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5 Tips for Solo Business Success

Solo PR Pro

Many solos initially hang out their shingle believing that their knowledge and expertise is all they need to succeed. However, doing the work and running a business are entirely different. You need more than technical expertise as you deal with all of the responsibilities inherent in being a solo PR pro. While volumes of books have been devoted to business success, below are five practical tips that you can put to use immediately. .

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Do you have what it takes? How to know where you belong in PR

Muck Rack

Do you have what it takes?

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Marketers: Simplify Your Approach to Strategic Planning (Interactive Assessment)

PR 20/20

Crafting a marketing strategy is not a light lift. With so many channels to choose from and endless data points to analyze, we could invest time and resources into thousands of areas. So where do you focus your efforts knowing that both time and resources are finite? It’s time to level set and prioritize those areas that are going to have the greatest impact on your marketing.

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The Misinformation Age: Misinformation, Lies, and Communications

Scott Public Relations

“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.”. This famous quote, often attributed (rightly or wrongly) to Mark Twain, illustrates a human susceptibility to sensationalism and speculation over researched fact. In a digital age increasingly free of traditional informational gatekeepers, it often seems as if lies pilot a jet while the truth rides a scooter.

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Adapting to the Future: The Evolving Role of Crisis Management Firms in a Rapidly Changing World

As the Internet continues to grow and change, the role of Online Crisis Management firms is evolving. This article explores how these firms are adapting to the new topography of Online Crisis Management. Through interviews with industry experts and case studies, we uncover the key strategies and tactics that are driving success in this dynamic field.

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The Misinformation Age: Misinformation, Lies, and Communications

Scott Public Relations

“A lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.”. This famous quote, often attributed (rightly or wrongly) to Mark Twain, illustrates a human susceptibility to sensationalism and speculation over researched fact. In a digital age increasingly free of traditional informational gatekeepers, it often seems as if lies pilot a jet while the truth rides a scooter.