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Partnerships: A Pandemic Lesson

Ronn Torossian

Marketers learned a lot from consumers during COVID-19 that should be employed going forward. One valuable lesson is that many consumers expressed strong feelings that brands needed to support their employees during COVID-19. Another, which was reported in an earlier article, is that consumers, especially Gen Z, expect brands to demonstrate a connection and commitment […].

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The Inbound approach

Axia PR

How the Inbound approach is best for your customers… and you. The Inbound marketing approach to doing business is based on building conversations and relationships with the people you want to attract the most. It allows you to talk with, not at, your most valuable audience. Most importantly, Inbound is a technique that meets your customers in their comfort zone and on their own terms and sites.

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COVID-19: Not the Time to Stop Communications | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

We may think that the world will never be the same. Partly, we’d be right. Yes, there is a new normal, and our lives will continue to be significantly disrupted in the coming months—perhaps a year. However, before we start our motorcycle gang and storm across the desert Mad Max-style, we should take pause and look at crises in times past and see if we have any insights on what surviving and thriving businesses did in times like these.

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Owned Media & The Growth PR Playbook

Onclusive

As paid advertising declines in trustworthiness and traditional forms of earned media become increasingly complicated to manage and produce, brands are turning to owned media publishing as a way to tell their story and drive business growth. Join this webinar to learn how four of today’s most successful communications executives have leveraged owned media to deliver their brand narrative and drive revenue.

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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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Your Employees Are Your Best Asset— Let Them Tell Your Brand Story

Cision

How to engage your employees to tell your brand story; a valuable asset in uncertain times.

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What Happens When You Wake Up to A Crisis?

Ronn Torossian

Recently, the communications team at Franklin Templeton in NYC woke up in the middle of a PR Crisis. One of their employees was caught on camera in the now infamous “dog owner versus bird watcher” video. They had no warning this might happen, and they only had a short time to decide how to respond. […]. The post What Happens When You Wake Up to A Crisis?

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Media Relations 2020: Does Snobbery Actually Work?

Prowly

In the world of viral marketing, the snob effect may seem dramatically out of touch with current trends. This marketing tactic builds a demand based on the pursuit of luxury and exclusivity, and is in sharp contrast to the bandwagon effect that sees people buying something because everyone else is. In a world more media […]. The post Media Relations 2020: Does Snobbery Actually Work?

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I Got You A Present

ReimaginePR

When Mike was a kid, his mum taught at a nursery school. She would find amazing books and act them out at home before taking in to read to her class. Watching his mother perform, he thought that being a kids book author must be the most noble profession ever. When Susan was about 8, she wrote a poem. It read *clears throat: “Help me find a door that will lead us out of war Where men can always be free Where men can be what they want to be If you find it, let me know Cuz that’s where

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STUDY: A Third of Brand Emails Offer Free or Discounted Services Amid Pandemic

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

A Third of Brand Emails Offer Free or Discounted Services Amid Pandemic. Companies prioritize empathy in COVID-19 communications. New York, NY, June 2, 2020 — Crenshaw Communications , a New York-based public relations agency specializing in technology, today announced the analysis of dozens of B2C brand email marketing communications sent during the COVID-19 pandemic between mid-March and mid-May.

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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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Pride in a Time of Pandemic

PRSay

The month of June marks the traditional celebration of LGBTQ Pride in communities across the nation and world. This year, Pride will look different. The global coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of pride celebrations worldwide, a severe setback at a time when fostering community and bringing people together is more important than ever.

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10 Corporate Social Responsibility Examples You Should Know

Prowly

With growing expectations to “do good” in society, companies are finding innovative ways to use the principles of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Additionally, there’s an economic incentive to invest in CSR. Business Professor Alex Edmans found that the 100 Best Companies To Work For in America beat their peers in stock returns by 2-3%.

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The top 7 challenges facing PR and communications in 2020?and best ways to adapt

Agility PR Solutions

Sometimes it can feel like you spend more time justifying your work than you do getting things done. That’s the sentiment that came through in the “challenges” section of the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey. “Budget”was replaced as the top challenge facing communicators with proving value and return on investment (ROI). Second on the list—“an executive […].

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UK Media Moves including the FT, The Mail on Sunday, The Guardian and more!

Cision

Sara Germano joins reporting team behind FT's new sports business newsletter Scoreboard; Anna Mikhailova to move to Mail on Sunday; The Guardian's Archie Bland now a Senior Reporter.

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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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Getting Publicity in Today's Climate

PR for Anyone

In the blink of an eye our news climate changed again. We went from months of COVID related stories - and an all consuming cycle of only coronavirus stories to the horrible events that lead to the tragic death of George Floyd in Minnesota and the resulting protests and riots. I have several new clients in the health care space and we had put together amazing pitches related to Covid.

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This Experiment Proves SEO Extends the Reach of a Corporate Blog

Ishmael's Corner

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. Before jumping into the experiment, a few words on the big picture. After beating the SEO drum since 2010, it baffles us that the PR industry hasn’t embraced this discipline. Our push to marry SEO and PR picked up steam seven years ago when Google overhauled its search algorithm.

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Dear Corporate America: Acknowledge, listen and take action

Agility PR Solutions

Today, I wanted to take a PTO day. As a black male in America, it is hard to focus on anything outside of the current state of our country. But I’m glad I didn’t take the day off because I recognize that I have an opportunity to spark change in America. All of us have […]. The post Dear Corporate America: Acknowledge, listen and take action appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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UK Media Moves including Times Radio, BBC, Property Week and more!

Cision

Times Radio announces launch date & more presenters; Rachel Platt made Commissioner on BBC Daytime & Early Peak Commissioning Team; Grace Howarth now Market Reports Editor for Property Week.

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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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Steve Barrett on PR: Business must lead the quest for equal justice under law

Steve Barrett on PR

Brands and corporations have a responsibility to fill the leadership vacuum and use their scale to effect real change in American society and end racial injustice.

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Let’s Get to Work

PRSay

I am very proud of PRSA and PRSSA for speaking out about the senseless acts of violence against George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. The PRSA and PRSSA messages — along with many others in the country — promote a healthy dialogue for peace, comfort and healing, which could not be more important right now in our national discussion. As a person of color, the wide support of what is right, just and fair is truly heartwarming.

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Making social justice communications part of your crisis PR planning

Agility PR Solutions

Corporations are grappling with what to say—and where to say it—as riots erupt in major cities across the nation over the tragic death of George Floyd. Social justice communications strategies are not a typical part of most corporate communications plans, something which is now rapidly changing. Within just about a week, the world has changed […].

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Media Moves at USA Today & McClatchy, Nashville Public Radio Hires a Metro Reporter

Cision

Karen Weintraub joins USA Today, McClatchy elevates Stephanie Pedersen, and more.

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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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7 best Google Alerts alternatives

Awario

If you care about your online presence, you need a Google Alert alternative. This is a list of such tools.

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The Most Recommended PR Tech Vendors [PR Tech Sum]

Sword and the Script

Survey Identifies Most Recommended PR Tech Vendors, Meltwater Adds Signals, TVEyes Spots Logos in Broadcasts, Cision Shows Pageviews of Coverage, Burrelles Names First Women President For years, I have published a new post every Tuesday like clockwork. For the last year, I’ve taken to publishing PR Tech Sum on the first Tuesday of every month. Out of respect, yesterday, I did not publish.

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5 ways to leverage LinkedIn and boost your PR strategy

Agility PR Solutions

LinkedIn has always been looked at as a job search or recruiting tool. In reality, it’s a lot more than that. With 310 million monthly active users, you will be surprised to know that this platform offers ample potential to connect with media members, build a strong network and strengthen brand reputation. As the line between […]. The post 5 ways to leverage LinkedIn and boost your PR strategy appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Blogger Conferences: Digital Events to Attend in June

Cision

We have a few digital learning opportunities for journalists and bloggers to keep on their radar in June.

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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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Practitioners must get ahead of AI

Stephen Waddington

Skills, bias and transparency are critical issues for AI in PR. By Eleonora Terzi. If your first contact with the world of robots and artificial intelligence (AI) was through movies, you’re not alone. My introduction to AI was the 2014 movie Ex Machina. A programmer is invited to perform the Turing Test on Ava, a humanoid robot who seems capable of sensitivity and thoughtfulness.

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YouTube Shifts Serve as an Example of Narrative Evolution

5W PR

There’s a general rule of thumb that people can “learn just about anything” on YouTube – and the entertainment value is high, too. From educational content to silly videos, to elaborate stunts and fun commentary, there’s plenty to experience on the user-generated video sharing site. Recently, though, new and unique topics have been trending on YouTube, underscoring how the platform is both art imitating life and life imitating art. .

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Announcing the 2020 Bulldog PR Award Winners?congrats, top dogs!

Agility PR Solutions

Bulldog Reporter is pleased to announce the winners of the 2020 Bulldog PR Awards, recognizing the most outstanding public relations and communications campaigns from the past year. The Bulldog Awards are the only PR awards program judged exclusively by journalists. “I’ve been a judge for nearly 10 years, and the work continues to improve—and not just the end product, […].

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