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I beg your pardon, I never promised you a rose garden?

PR in High Definition

While scrolling through LinkedIn in the dead of night, a rather interesting post caught my eye. One of my acquaintances had shared the below photo with the caption ‘client brief vs client budget’. After noticing the photo, a wry smile crossed my face but a few seconds later, I quickly realised how dangerous, decisive and potentially, destructive this piece was because, aside from the snigger factor, it’s not helpful.

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Bet on It: How PR Can Help Sports Betting Companies Find Acceptance

Ronn Torossian

Last year, the Supreme Court finally lifted a ban on sports betting- and you can bet money on this decision having made a lot of firms very, very happy. From professional sports leagues, fantasy sports websites, casinos and racetracks, sports lovers and betters alike are now able to enjoy a pastime as old as time […]. The post Bet on It: How PR Can Help Sports Betting Companies Find Acceptance appeared first on 5WPR CEO Ronn Torossian Founder's Blog.

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PR’s Top Tech Events For Executive Speaking Gigs

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Sure, it’s only February, but if a technology company is serious about a consistent thought leadership drumbeat at industry conferences, its PR team needs to be nailing down third and fourth-quarter events now. Tech conference programming teams begin developing their themes, tracks, and agendas many months in advance, of course. Events open their speaking proposal submissions six to twelve months ahead of time, and sometimes they close submissions more than six months out.

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Startup PR Myths Debunked

Flack's Revenge

It has been almost a year since I blogged about common startup PR myths. That post drew from NY Tech Meetup mail list discussions and cited arguments for and against PR. Since then, I’ve run across a few more myths. So I thought I’d update that post. You Don’t Need PR if you have a Great Product. This myth is based on the old cliche’ that if you can only build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door.

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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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Bridging the Communications Gap between China and the U.S.

Ishmael's Corner

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. By Mandy Heiser, Account Executive Let’s take a look at the top Google results for the recommended search “china and us”: What about “us and china”? Let’s pull out a few phrases: “high-stakes trade”, “far apart”, “fail to reach agreement” “fighting for global power” … The story these search results.more.

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3 PR Takes On YouTube’s Brand Safety Scandal

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

YouTube was hit with a major brand safety crisis this week after a blogger revealed that a community of predators have been using the platform to view content in inappropriate ways that exploit children. In the wake of the scandal, some of YouTube’s biggest advertisers , including Disney and AT&T, have pulled the plug on their ad spend – at least for now.

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Future of public relations in an age of change, complexity and uncertainty

Stuart Bruce

This is the text of a speech on the future of public relations that I delivered at Southampton Solent University (my alma mater) on Wednesday … The post Future of public relations in an age of change, complexity and uncertainty appeared first on Stuart Bruce.

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How to Research Industry Trends Hassle-Free

Shift Communications

While most of us communication pros are ringing in the new year with hefty planning, how seriously are we taking our research? What time and resources are we committing to understanding overall cultural trends and our industry’s current relevant news? Why is this important and how does it impact the bottom line? For starters, we’ll explore not only why we should be dedicating time and resources to research industry trends but also how to do it completely hassle-free.

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Top 5 Content Marketing Trends to Check Out in 2019

Prowly

The marketing world is one of the most rapidly changing industries, with content marketing leading the pack. To stay more competitive in the market, it is imperative to keep updated on the latest trends and techniques in the digital marketing industry. The post Top 5 Content Marketing Trends to Check Out in 2019 appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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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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How AI is Changing the Face of Marketing

Critical Mention

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot-button topic across all industries. While some marketers may be concerned that AI could threaten their job security, the truth is that AI will more likely be a tool that makes it easier to deliver effective marketing campaigns. In this blog, we outline how AI is changing the face of marketing in 2019 and beyond.

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What we learned from the top Facebook videos of 2019 so far

NewsWhip

[…]. The post What we learned from the top Facebook videos of 2019 so far appeared first on NewsWhip.

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New brand intimacy rankings see Apple lose top slot for first time—who’s the leader now?

Agility PR Solutions

Brand Intimacy is defined by marketing intimacy agency MBLM as the emotional science that measures the bonds we form with the brands we use and love—and the top intimate brands in the U.S. continue to significantly outperform the top brands in the Fortune 500 and S&P indices in both revenue and profit. Apple is the […]. The post New brand intimacy rankings see Apple lose top slot for first time—who’s the leader now?

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3 Writing Tips From ‘Harry Potter’ Author J.K. Rowling

PRSay

In a recent blog post , J.K. Rowling, author of the “Harry Potter” series of young-adult fantasy novels, offered writing advice on her website. Here’s an edited selection of her tips: Read. “You can’t be a good writer without being a devoted reader. Notice what works and what doesn’t, what you enjoyed and why. After a while, you’ll find your own distinctive voice.”.

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Adapting to the Future: The Evolving Role of Crisis Management Firms in a Rapidly Changing World

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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Edelman stumbles in pursuit of $1bn revenue target

Steve Barrett on PR

As a bellwether of the overall health of the PR industry, Edelman's 2018 financials are a stark reminder of the challenges of achieving real growth on top of a large existing base in the current economic climate.

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Letter from Ledbury: the sharing economy is a work in progress

Stephen Waddington

#CommsSchool, #FuturePRoof podcast, Twistival remembered, PR for Humans, Companies House transparency tool and an essay about the internet. Sarah and I are in Ledbury this weekend for a wedding. It’s a beautiful part of the country close to the border between England and Wales. We’ve been putting the sharing economy through its paces with mixed results.

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How to learn and change from your brand’s biggest mistakes

Agility PR Solutions

No business is safe from a branding mistake. No matter how small or big they may be, every business is guilty of a misstep from time-to-time. However, the way you react to these mistakesis what makes all the difference. The American diner Denny’s offers a great example of the correct way to bounce back from […]. The post How to learn and change from your brand’s biggest mistakes appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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How the 2017 Solar Eclipse Created a Silver Anvil Opportunity for Duke Energy

PRSay

For Duke Energy , the 2017 solar eclipse posed a special opportunity for the electric power holding company headquartered in the Carolinas. The exact center of the eclipse’s path of totality was set to land at the company’s World of Energy facility at Oconee Nuclear Station, a 14,000-square-foot science education hub in Seneca, S.C. and the oldest operational nuclear visitor site in the world.

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Communicating During a Crisis & Navigating the Chaos

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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The Case for Diversity in PR and Marketing

5W PR

There is no silver bullet for an effective, or even groundbreaking, campaign. Still, there is one vital consideration that companies consistently overlook: diversity, particularly where the lack thereof can be the difference between a successful campaign and one that falls flat straight out of the gate. The issue of diversity is not just about creating advertisements or messaging that represents people from a range of backgrounds; after all, every campaign must consider the target audience, and

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Just imagine how we’ll market to today’s tweens when they’re 20-somethings

Communications Conversations

A couple weeks ago, I attended my nephew’s fourth birthday party. At that party were seven kids (including mine) under the age of 14–Gen Z, according to the experts. Of course, we parents all had our phones out documenting many moments of this party. But, later that day, I couldn’t help but think about the kids at that party–my niece and nephew and my kids, and how we, as marketers, will be marketing to them in the next 10-20 years.

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How web design is changing digital marketing communications

Agility PR Solutions

Digital marketing is now the cornerstone of the industry. Across every field, digital marketing is employed in great numbers as every company now has at least one digital component. With every company having, at the very least, a website, the importance of digital marketing is now arguably greater than that of physical marketing. It is […]. The post How web design is changing digital marketing communications appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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4 Tips For Creating Successful Media Pitches

PR Insiders

Anyone who’s tried their hand at promoting a brand through PR can tell you that grabbing the media’s attention isn’t always easy. Each day, newspaper journalists, as well as hosts and producers of TV and radio talk shows, scroll through a never-ending barrage of email messages, many of which they no doubt delete without reading. […].

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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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#MediaMonday – Christina Fuoco-Karasinski

HMA Public Relations

Today’s #MediaMonday is special for a few reasons. First, it’s technically posting on a Tuesday given Presidents’ Day was yesterday. And second, it is on […]. The post #MediaMonday – Christina Fuoco-Karasinski appeared first on HMA Public Relations.

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Public Relations Helps Drive Sales

5W PR

A major goal for any business is to create profit by selling its product or service. A source of frustration for many business executives is the sheer amount of time and effort it can take to convert a potential sales lead into a buying customer. While sales and marketing teams are the ones usually in charge of creating conversions and thus driving sales, neglecting the role of PR activities in the sales process can be a missed opportunity for many businesses.

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Important branding steps you need to know to generate leads

Agility PR Solutions

The branding of your business is renowned by many to be one of the most important aspects of doing business. After all, this is how your customers and clients are going to see and judge your business, and first impressions count. Hand in hand with this, it’s important to make sure your branding is ideal […]. The post Important branding steps you need to know to generate leads appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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A Silver Anvil Campaign to Create a New Generation of Michigan Homeowners

PRSay

From a data standpoint, “Creating a New Generation of Michigan Homeowners” was a campaign to increase the number of loans by prospective homeowners for the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). But the work was also about trying to reverse a disturbing trend. A recent Urban Institute study shows the homeownership rate of millennials between the ages of 25 and 34 was at 37 percent, approximately 8 percentage points lower than the homeownership rate of Gen Xers and bab

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What Regulations Will Impact Sustainability Comms in 2024?

Navigating the waters of sustainability reporting disclosures and regulations can be intimidating, to say the least. With various measures set in motion in 2023 to keep companies accountable, there is a lot in store for brands’ impact communication in the upcoming year. 3BL is kicking off this January with our Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos - Capricorn Edition by highlighting the impact of: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Climate disclosure rules The European Commission

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Marketing as the Center of Knowledge to Help a Company Grow; Off Script No. 37: Cassandra Sherrill of Softgiving

Sword and the Script

Agency experienced preferred. Anyone that’s ever looked for a job at a PR firm, has run into those words. It’s a bit of a catch 22 because firms only want to hire people with agency experience, but you need agency experience to get hired. That was Cassandra Sherrill’s experience too when she first started out years ago. She moved to Atlanta after graduating from college year and applied to “every entry-level PR job out there” with success.

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The hidden world of reviews: The biggest challenge facing comms today

PR in High Definition

Did you hear the one about LA-based musician Jered Eames organising an entire European tour for his band Threatin by faking a huge online following? The story was hard to miss at the end of 2018. Labelled ‘the great heavy metal hoax’, Eames’ scam was covered by NME, BBC, the Telegraph, and Rolling Stone, to name just a few. He has since claimed that the hoax was, in fact, a cleverly orchestrated publicity stunt.

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Most brands plan to spend more on influencer marketing in 2019—but is it paying off?

Agility PR Solutions

How are companies evolving influencer marketing strategies in 2019? The practice is certainly maturing, but many experts suggest that brands will need to significantly improve the authenticity and evaluation of their investments, according to new research from social listening firm Talkwalker. One key takeaway from the report is a newfound focus on authenticityover appearance, and on quality […].

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