Wed.Oct 31, 2018

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Worst PR Technology Nightmares

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As we’ve pointed out, PR pros use many tech tools to do their jobs on a daily basis. Most are used for internal and external communications, and they work well. Yet an accidental keystroke or a slip of the mouse can produce mortifying results. If anything, technology tools allow mistakes to travel faster and further then ever before. Here are some of the worst technology “horror stories” experienced by our team or by colleagues who wish to remain anonymous.

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What can we learn from Kleenex UK’s rebranding of its ‘Mansize’ tissue

Ronn Torossian

Kleenex recently announced it is changing the name of its “Mansize” tissues to “Extra Large” following complaints from consumers that the brand name was sexist. “Kleenex Mansize tissues have been on shelves for the past 60 years. Over that time, the brand has always been characterised by a much larger tissue size, which is both […]. The post What can we learn from Kleenex UK’s rebranding of its ‘Mansize’ tissue appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog.

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For brands, purpose is what you do, not what you say

Agility PR Solutions

So much talk in marketing circles right now is focused on the importance of brand purpose—the ability of a brand to articulate how it intends to change the world for the better. Done right, a well-defined brand purpose should unite customers and culture alike in the pursuit of that intention. It’s a statement of belief, […]. The post For brands, purpose is what you do, not what you say appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Leaving Taylor Bennett. What Sarah did next

Stephen Waddington

Sarah Stimson is a longtime friend of this blog. At Taylor Bennett she’s been a champion of diversity in PR. Today she’s launched a new venture called Ladder Talent and unveiled a handful of passion projects. By Sarah Stimson The time has come for me to leave the Taylor Bennett Foundation after 11 years. I’m enormously proud of all we have achieved and the young people we have supported into the industry.

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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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How to search hashtags by date

Brand24

Learn how to use social media monitoring to search hashtags by date and back it up with analytics that will tell you much more than just browsing mentions of given hashtags via native social media apps and their websites.

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How to get traffic to your website and blog?

Brand24

This is the question you ask when your website is brand new, when you post the first article on your blog, or your Google Analytics results are illustrated by the ECG death line. Been there. Today I want to focus.

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Companies say data makes them more innovative—when used right

Agility PR Solutions

We know that data analysis drives customer knowledge, targeted sales and business strategy, and new research from analytics firm SAS reveals that data also drives corporate innovation. Nearly three-quarters of organizations (72 percent) claim that analytics helps them generate valuable insight, and 60 percent say their analytics resources have made them more innovative.

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Reputation Has A New Home – ReputationUs

Reputation Us

We think about reputation a lot. Not our own, per se, but rather business and nonprofit reputations. How are reputations formed? How long does it take to build a strong reputation? Who (employees, customers, community, media, social influencers) ultimately decides what is the organization’s reputation? When a crisis happens, how does it affect a reputation?

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Interflora celebrate ‘everyday love’ in major new integrated campaign

Prohibition

Interflora , together with Prohibition PR, are delivering a major new integrated social media and PR campaign to celebrate ‘everyday love’ – moments of affection and appreciation that fall outside of traditional ‘gifting’ occasions. The “ Send more Love ” campaign, launching this month, will see Interflora urging Brits to become better at expressing their feelings to the people closest to them, and calling for them to ditch the preconception that you need a reason to show appreciation and love

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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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Ten Tools to Help You Become an Informed Voter

Scott Public Relations

The 2018 midterm elections are now right around the corner—only five days remain before the polls open on November 6. And no matter your age, race, gender, or political affiliation, everyone is encouraged to go and vote and fulfill your civic obligation as a citizen. But if you want to vote for the representatives and propositions that really support your interests, it’s important to be properly informed about what they believe and what they will do.

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Happy Halloween From HMA!

HMA Public Relations

Happy Halloween from all of us here at HMA Public Relations. In honor of the holiday, here are a few pictures from the team throughout the […]. The post Happy Halloween From HMA! appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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Good PR starts with a great site—what does yours need to succeed?

Agility PR Solutions

Public relations is critical, but cannot be successfully implemented without the right backbone. You need to have a strong online presence that will showcase your company, product and vision all at once. There is a lot that can be conveyed in a single image, after all, and having that solid, appealing digital presence will go […]. The post Good PR starts with a great site—what does yours need to succeed?

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How are businesses and journalists impacted by President Trump’s tweetstorms?

Agility PR Solutions

A new survey of U.S. and Canadian business journalists shows that while President Trump hasn’t changed the way media reports news, his tweets still cause angst for some business owners and bring mixed feelings about the use of unnamed sources. The survey was conducted by integrated communications agency rbb Communications, in partnership with the Society for Advancing […].

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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.