Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

September is PRSA Ethics Month and #PRStudChat will be holding an ethics discussion on Tuesday, September 13th at 8:30 p.m. ET. Our community of PR students, educators and pros will join together for a dynamic Twitter chat on “Ethics – The Heart of Leadership.” We welcome as our special guest and co-moderator, Kirk Hazlett , APR, Fellow PRSA, who will lead the community conversation on the values and fundamental beliefs that guide our behaviors and decision-making process.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

I recently spent a year interviewing senior public relations professionals in 31 countries about best practices in their cultures for my newly-published book, Pitch, Tweet, or Engage on the Street: How to Practice Global Public Relations and Strategic Communication. The experience taught me that conventional PR strategies differ significantly around the world – and that we all have a lot to learn from practitioners in other countries.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Measuring the success of a PR campaign is important. So is measuring how much time your team spent creating and implementing that campaign. This combination provides an understanding of input and output: time and resources invested, compared to what was gained from the campaign itself. In this PRTech Pro Spotlight, I interview ClickTime CEO Alex […].

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Ronn Torossian

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

When developing a strategy it is often valuable to gather as many perspectives as possible. No one individual can easily predict the problems that might arise to impede the strategy, and the skills that new minds bring to planning make for strategies that are dynamic and flexible. The more voices that contribute to a strategy, and the more experienced those voices are, the stronger the eventual project will become.

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Two years after its initial release, Peter H. Paulsen’s book, From Brick and Mortar to Prosperity, continues to inspire readers around the globe.

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

What does it take to be a great public relations professional? I’m sometimes asked this question by those entering the PR industry. As with anything else, there’s a degree of innate ability involved in PR excellence, in addition to hard skills like written and verbal communications. But there’s more to it than that. It was Aristotle who said, “We are what we repeatedly do.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

For years, I’ve been discussing the changing roles of PR professionals as a result of social media. I’ve had hundreds of conversations with students, educators, and practitioners about the many new responsibilities, as well as the opportunities and challenges faced in our field. Recently, Dr. Marlene Neill , assistant professor, Baylor University, and Nicole Lee , assistant professor, North Carolina State University conducted a research study on this important topic.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

It’s good to see you again! I’m glad you came back for more of Cision’s best webinar practices. Previously, I discussed best practices for planning and promoting your webinar. Now it’s time for the day-of webinar best practices. In this post, you’ll learn how to approach the actual webinar day, handle tricky questions and keep the conversation alive post-webinar.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

So, now that we can all agree that failure is really a commitment to learning (Part 1) and every PR output can be the beginning of a conversation (Part 2), let’s turn our attention to an often contentious topic: PR reporting. Ah, reporting. Depending on your PR point of view, you probably either LOVE reporting or it’s the bane of […].

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Ronn Torossian

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Getting into a PR firm may take a few tries – you may even need to do more than one internship. If this is your first real job after finishing school, don’t be afraid to take time to find the perfect fit. Doing a few internships in different specialty areas of PR allows for the opportunity to define what is the best fit for your future goals and for your personality.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

The critically acclaimed HBO crime series, “The Night Of” wrapped up this past week, and there are some lessons for public relations teams. The show pits law enforcement against criminals (or would-be offenders) and the justice system, and there are interesting parallels to the relationships we have representing brands and businesses in public relations.

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

They say the only thing constant is change, and that’s certainly true in the world of content marketing. Every month, or so it seems, there’s a new must-do-or-you’re-toast trend in content marketing. So, how do you keep up, or better yet keep ahead, with your content marketing strategy? Here’s the one thing you must do to future proof your content marketing strategy: Click To Tweet.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

A Guest Post By Jacqueline Jensen, Community Evangelist, Piktochart*. For most working professionals, establishing a supportive social circle is a tough feat. In the case of digital nomads like me, we opt for living, working, and traveling in cities around the world rather than making our homes in one city. Creating and maintaining meaningful connections while only being in a community for a small time is a tall order.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

If you’re sending boring, generic pitches to every journalist you can find, how can you expect anyone to respond to you? Dayna Calkins, senior publicist at Choice Media & Communications, stresses the importance of doing your research before sending your pitch. In this interview, Dayna discusses how to build better relationships with the media, best practices for social pitching and why you should take initiative when solving problems.

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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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SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

In Part 1 of this 3 part series, I poked some serious holes in the myth that it’s not ok for PR to fail. Next, I’d like to have a frank discussion about how PR professionals think about their output. Until fairly recently, most PR teams were mainly responsible for two things: Getting press coverage Covering people’s […].

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Ronn Torossian

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

School is not for everyone, and some of the most successful people left school without getting a degree. Some didn’t even make it to upper level-classes. Their ranks include such magnates as Richard Branson, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs. Others made it through to a bachelor’s degree, but it wasn’t necessarily pretty – Mark Cuban and Chris Burch fall more in that category.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Thousands of public relations , advertising and marketing people gathered this week in and around Times Square for New York’s Advertising Week. They came to hear a wide range of speakers and panel guests share their insight and opinions on the current and future state of the advertising business. As the lines between PR and advertising have blurred, the discussions during Advertising Week are increasingly relevant to public relations professionals.

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

The market is crowded and noisy. If you have any chance of getting heard above the chorus of sameness, you’ve got to find your voice. A brand voice is an essential component to your success, but what is it and why is it so important? Let’s discuss. What is a Brand Voice? A brand voice is the style of your communication. Chances are, you have competitors who sell a similar service, product, or idea.

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Speaker: Shawna Bruce, Director of M.D. Bruce & Associates Ltd.

Are you ready to face the unexpected? When the stakes are high and the pressure is on, there's no time to waste - you must be prepared to communicate clearly and confidently. In today's unpredictable world, mastering the art of crisis communication is a must-have skill for any public relations professional. Whether you're facing a weather disaster, a cyber attack, or a PR nightmare, knowing how to craft a clear and compelling message can mean the difference between chaos and calm, confusion and

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

A Guest Post By Ken Jacobs, Jacobs Executive Coaching and Jacobs Communications Consulting. In my decade as a coach to public relations-communications professionals, both agency and corporate, I’ve come across many who ask me how to know if executive coaching is right for them. I find it helpful to share with them the kinds of issues I’ve helped empower PR executives to help achieve their desired outcomes.

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Dan Dao is the deputy digital editor at Saveur , where he is able to combine his passion for the food and beverage industry with his talent for producing engaging and mouth-watering content. He joins from Time Out New York and is ready to delve into global cuisine and travel in his new role with the food and beverage magazine. Food and wine can be part of the motivation for deciding on a destination when traveling, and many people turn to Saveur for its deep knowledge of hot trends, but also the

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Even though there’s more data to work with than ever, it’s still terribly important to stick to the soul of your brand. For example, if you’re a PR professional representing a home décor site known for its eclectic items, and the data shows that customers are purchasing your least on-brand pieces during a certain time […].

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Flack's Revenge

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

There are a few proven ways to make a splash with tech product news. One does not involve any PR sleight-of-hand – the news gets attention on its own merits. It so disruptive and interesting that the media just have to cover it. Pretty rare but it happens. The more traditional PR launch is like a six gun salute. You cue up your news, share it in advance with selected journalists (or offer an exclusive), pre-brief them under embargo, if you’ll forgive a little PR jargon, and voilà!

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

What makes a winning public relations program? There are many factors, but one key to a strong program is what we used to call “borrowed interest.” PR works harder when teams build alliances with third parties to add credibility, news value, or social impact. We’ve been fortunate to have created several third-party collaborations with a goal of moving high-profile B2B and B2C PR campaigns from merely good to best-in-class.

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ReimaginePR

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

The United States if the richest nation in the world but it ranks 14th when it comes to financial literacy! 1/2 of all Canadians are living paycheque to paycheque. What’s worse? 90 per cent of teachers think that kids need financial literacy education — but they’re not getting it and most don’t feel equipped to teach it. Something has to change or the next generation could live difficult lives.

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Deirdre Breakenridge

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

A Guest Post By Karen Freberg. I have always been very passionate about social media, but when it comes to teaching social media, there is nothing more rewarding. I have been teaching my social media class for the last three years and it’s been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had as a professor. How did I get started teaching social media?

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Cision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

PR cannot exist in a silo. In order to be effective, your PR team needs to coordinate with digital, marketing and other areas of your organization. Mark Olson, vice president and head of PR, San Francisco at LEWIS, says by working together, PR and digital teams can maximize their effectiveness and learn from each other. In this interview, Mark discusses why brands need to focus on delivering a consistent message, how to best approach the media and the role social media plays for PR.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

As we bid summer adieu and get back to business as usual, it seems apropos to shine a spotlight on the hard work of communications professionals and the data-driven PR tactics they employ. Let’s do that by diving into the topic of long-tail PR, considering how content can continue to ‘work’ for you far beyond […].

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PR Job Coach

SEPTEMBER 3, 2016

Everyone needs a mentor. There is no doubt that mentorship has positive lift for young and old, job seekers and career ladder climbers, students and teachers, managers and individual contributors. I have often argued that not only are mentors valuable, but a board of mentors is perhaps the best path to objective, savvy and smart advice for weathering both storm and good weather.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

by guest writer Ron Stein. Writing is one of the most important parts of a successful public relations campaign. To quote Malcolm Gladwell, “Good writing does not succeed or fail on the strength of its ability to persuade. It succeeds or fails on the strength of its ability to engage you, to make you think, to give you a glimpse into someone else’s head.” People with the skills to write a wide range of content – from bylines and features to blog posts and pitches – are invaluable to

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