Wed.Jul 26, 2017

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How to Improve Your Social Media Targeting

Cision

Since the inception of social media platforms, one of the biggest challenges has been how to properly reach your desired audience. The ability to target audiences on social is increasingly important considering that networks have grown in size (Facebook now has two billion monthly users ), and fake profiles have become increasingly prevalent (It is estimated that between 9 percent and 15 percent of monthly Twitter users are bots ).

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What Sean Spicer Can Teach Us About PR

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Sean Spicer just might be the most famous public relations person in the country, but it’s not from leading by example – unless walking away from the world’s worst communications job counts. In a clever but dubious bit of newsjacking, the owner of the Bunny Ranch brothel offered Spicer a PR job at his company. I’m sure Spicer will have better career options (though CNN commentator is out for now), but the Bunny Ranch stunt seems to put a final flourish on the running joke

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Business Wire Miami “Playing Ball With the Media” Event

Business Wire

by Stephan Useche, Client Services On Thursday, July 20, the Business Wire Florida team hosted a successful media luncheon titled “Playing Ball with the Media.” This event brought together a group of “pitchers” and “catchers” to play ball at the Newman Alumni Center in the University of Miami. At each table there was one catcher, a journalist, matched with several pitchers, PR agencies and private companies, who had the oppurtunity to throw their best news pitches.

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A Challenging Road to Accreditation???

PRSay

As professionals who are Accredited in public relations can attest, earning your APR credential isn’t an easy feat. At the very least, the process of Accreditation involves a commitment to studying, a strategic mindset and self-motivation. Rachel Carver, APR, faced an additional challenge in earning her Accreditation: The PR and government-relations facilitator with Outlook Nebraska, Inc., was born blind.

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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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Speed Matters in a Crisis Situation: Shark Week Case Study, Part 3

Shift Communications

Just tuning into this series? Check out part 1 and part 2 before diving into the following post on the importance of speed during a crisis situation. . Sharks must keep swimming to keep from drowning, right? We all know this. Well, it’s not entirely true. Jaws. Deep Blue Sea. Sharknado. This thing. Sharks have been getting a bad rap for years. While they may be faster than Michael Phelps in the water , they are way too slow in controlling their narrative in the media.

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Public Relations for Fun

HMA Public Relations

What do you think of when you think of a fun workplace? Does it involve companies such as Facebook and Google? Companies that have foosball, ping pong and a champagne/wine cooler? Casual Fridays? Dog-friendly environment? The post Public Relations for Fun appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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Bikini Body Guide: a fitness revolution

BradleyPR

Another season, another wardrobe and another diet to follow. It’s no surprise that with the change in seasons comes a plethora of new diet fads that crowd the female population. However, what happens when a diet plan becomes more than a seasonal trend? Or when community of empowered women seek for a better life? A [.].

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The Top 11 Social Media Crises of 2017

Norton's Notes

I speak a lot to student and marketers alike about social media crisis management as I believe it can have a huge impact on a brand’s reputation and share price if you get it wrong. Even today I am amazed at how many brands just pass the social media content to the most junior member of the team. Everything is fine and dandy until the s**t hits the fan and things start to unravel – this is usually when the PR team are called in and start to earn their wages and all of a sudden they start g

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How We Won a PIZZA AsiaOne’s Hearts

The Hoffman Agency

By Adam Rahim , Shermaine Loo and Tiara Chew. At Hoffman Singapore, our clients rely on us for the best counsel on how to engage with the media and to better manage their reputations. While every organisation would love to make the front page, its content must be newsworthy. Beyond that, it also has to cut through the clutter and distinguish itself from the barrage of emails every journalist receives.

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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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Infographic: How to find awesome content topics

Axia PR

Create content topics that will interest your potential customers.