Wed.Jul 25, 2018

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How Not To Apologize

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Terrible explanations for terrible behavior are perversely fascinating — especially to PRs and professional communicators. They’re also instructive. It takes a well-crafted and sincere apology to explain away repugnant speech or actions, and even the best mea culpas can fall short. But lately there have been some doozies. In an episode unlikely to be matched anytime in the near future, former Georgia state representative Jason Spencer was videotaped dropping his pants and screaming r

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Disruptive PR: The New Way of Doing Public Relations

Prowly

Dis-rup-tion is a radical change; by meaning. But what does disruption mean for PR professionals, consumers, clients, and business? The post Disruptive PR: The New Way of Doing Public Relations appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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12 ways to produce a killer press release

Presspage

You’d love to get that major publication or TV network to cover your event, embed your video or quote your chief executive in an economic forecast story. The last thing you want is for reporters to delete your press release the moment the email notification pops up on their screens. Surely everyone knows by now that stuffy, old-style press releases don’t cut it when reporters are busier than ever and newspapers want multimedia assets for their online editions.

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Mandalay Bay Sues Shooting Victims. Blowback is harsh.

Ronn Torossian

As incendiary headlines go, this one is tough to beat. Apparently, the owner of the Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas has filed a lawsuit against more than 1,000 victims of the mass shooting that took the lives of 58 people and wounded many more at a concert back in 2017. Reaction to the headline, as it made the rounds on social media, was swift and vitriolic.

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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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Most Powerful Free SEO Tools

ReimaginePR

[link]. There’s no denying the power of SEO or search engine optimization. Unfamiliar? It’s the marketing discipline which helps visitors easily find your site in popular search engines like Google. The sites which just always seem to be at the top of page one aren’t there by accident. There’s an extensive science behind it. SEO leverages creative elements and technical elements which help your rankings, spread awareness about your product or brand and ultimately drive traffic to your site.

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Ethics and PR Do Mix, But It’s Up to PR to Tell That Story

PR News

During the winter and summer holidays the PR department of a big pharma company sends employees a note about the company’s views on issues that might arise during conversations with friends and family at social gatherings. With so many negative stories swirling around the health and pharmaceutical sector and 80% of people believing pharma puts profits ahead… Continued.

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When they hear “news,” most people think “fake”—except for local news

Agility PR Solutions

A new national survey shows that although nearly one in five Americans immediately associate the word “news” with the word “fake,” only a tiny number use that word to describe local news, new research reveals. The News Co/Lab at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, with support from Google Surveys, […].

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ICON 2018 Preview: 4 Questions With Writing Expert and General Session Speaker Ann Handley

PRSay

Ann Handley starts each day by writing an email to herself. For the Boston-based content strategist and digital marketer, it’s one way that she practices what she teaches: making writing a habit. In her daily emails to herself, “I don’t write about anything in particular,” said Handley, who will be the General Session speaker Oct. 9 during the PRSA 2018 International Conference in Austin, Texas.

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5 tips for successful socially-conscious marketing campaigns

NewsWhip

How can a brand craft a compelling socially-conscious marketing strategy? We explore how socially-conscious content can drive engagement on social. Socially-conscious marketing campaigns have gained popularity as brands respond to what millennial consumers are interested in. According to the 2017 Millennial Impact Report, millennials are increasingly connected to philanthropic causes and are looking to buy […].

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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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Marketing Your Book Using PR

5W PR

Companies and politicians aren’t the only people who need PR to help them build a reputation for themselves in today’s competitive marketplace. PR can also be a powerful tool for authors who want to share their words of wisdom with the world. Through the right PR promotion campaign, an author can not only attract the attention of their target audience, but also potentially get the attention of other media groups and publications that want to feature the title.

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Emojis in marketing messages generate 254% more engagement, study finds

Agility PR Solutions

New research from mobile engagement firm Leanplum confirms the effectiveness of emoji usage in push notifications and emails. The data verifies that emojis are significantly more likely to influence mobile engagement and aid retention. “We used Leanplum to test the effectiveness of emojis in push notification campaigns,” said Joanna Hill, head of digital at women’s […].

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Bringing social back to social media: Power of meet-ups

Karen Freberg

As you all know, I love technology and social media. In many ways, I owe a lot to social media since it has allowed me to establish myself in my role as a professor while giving me the opportunity to meet some incredible people in the industry over the years. It’s been a fun journey and I know it will continue on for years to come. However, there are still things that technology can’t replace.

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Best brand launch: Newlink’s stellar campaign repositions adults-only Cancun resort

Agility PR Solutions

When Mexican vacation and hospitality company Original Group invested $54 million to relaunch Temptation Cancun Resort, one of the first hotels in Cancun, in December 2017, the company engaged Newlink for a 22-month communications campaign. In preparing for the effort, the agency outlined a set of specific objectives to reach key industry and consumer audiences, […].

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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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Professional Networking – Start in College!

HMA Public Relations

As a college student, the term “networking” is tossed around in nearly every career-related conversation. The idea of it can seem daunting, or like something to […]. The post Professional Networking – Start in College! appeared first on HMA Public Relations.