Fri.Jun 19, 2020

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No more excuses. PR firms have to make progress on diversity.

Steve Barrett on PR

Analysis of diversity data gathered for PRWeek’s Agency Business Report shows there simply hasn’t been enough progress in the past five years – and the industry shouldn’t wait for a lawsuit to rectify this.

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UK Media Moves: Regional Press Awards for 2019

Cision

The results are in for the Regional Press Awards 2019 organised by the Society of Editors. From a field of almost 700 entries, the winners and highly commended were announced today.

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Use news briefs, not releases, when contacting the media for certain stories

Axia PR

When it comes time to give the breakdown of a story in writing, news releases are usually sent. Long and filled with information, they’re viewed as the best ways to get a story to the media. But are they really the best way? Your legal team and, most importantly, reporters don’t like them when they’re for medium or smaller stories. Reporters prefer having information to base their own writing off of instead of simply publishing a news release.

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Media Moves at Politico & San Francisco Chronicle, Business Insider Promotes One

Cision

Ryan Hutchins upped at Politico, SF Chronicle hires Eater NY’s Serena Dai, and more.

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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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New agency diversity mark launched as CIPR publishes damning report

Stephen Waddington

The UK PR industry needs an estimated 5,000 additional BAME practitioners if it is to be representative of the public that it serves. The Blueprint sets out a practical pathway to tackling the issue. BME PR Pros has published a framework for organisations to improve BAME diversity and recognise best practice. It is much needed. There is an estimated shortfall of 4,750 BAME practitioners in the UK according to data cross referenced from the CIPR, ONS and PRCA.

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How PR can meaningfully celebrate Juneteenth

Muck Rack

How PR can meaningfully celebrate Juneteenth

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Back On Set – Socially Distanced Shooting With The Watches Of Switzerland Group

Prohibition

Like the rest of the world, we’ve been getting used to working from home at Prohibition. Whilst we don’t mind the short commute downstairs in the morning, there are certainly aspects of ‘old life’ that we’re missing. When we received a brief from our client the Watches of Switzerland Group, we jumped at the chance to get back out there and do what we do best, at our first socially distanced video shoot.

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Father’s Day

HMA Public Relations

Every day is Father’s Day for Scott. But do you know the meaning behind the holiday? Click the link to learn about how the holiday began. To all the father’s out there, #HappyFathersDay! The post Father’s Day appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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Attention to Black Lives Matter protests shows the power of the movement

NewsWhip

It’s been just over three weeks since the killing of George Floyd in police custody in Minneapolis sparked huge waves of Black Lives Matter protests across the US and around the world. . On social media, these protests immediately pulled the nation’s attention away from coverage of coronavirus, which had previously dominated news coverage since March.

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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.