Cision

MAY 25, 2016

Why does your organization matter? If you can’t answer that question, your audience won’t understand your organization’s value. Jeff Monford, managing director at The Pollack PR Marketing Group, says successful communication starts with understanding your organization, why it is unique and how it can help solve your audience’s problems. In this interview, Jeff discusses how to engage your audience, why it’s important to be honest and open during a crisis and how a third-party advocate can benefi

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Onclusive

MAY 25, 2016

As a PR professional, I am constantly educating those around me that do not work in the industry about what public relations is and does. Even those who work in other facets of marketing often can not describe PR with confidence. In honor of school years ending, but in light of the fact that education […].

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Deirdre Breakenridge

MAY 24, 2016

With the dramatic increase in podcast listening hours in the US, and the rise of mobile usage, marketing professionals are exploring the world of podcasting; how to launch a show and the strategies to attract and build a large community of engaged listeners. In 2015, Americans listened to approximately 21.1 million hours of podcasts per day, according to Edison Research.

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Melissa Agnes

MAY 23, 2016

Your crisis management governance model serves as one of the foundational elements of your entire crisis management program. It defines everything from the structure, roles and responsibilities of your crisis team, straight through to your internal escalation process. When working with clients to develop a scalable crisis management program, their governance structure is one of the first things I focus on developing.

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Journalists receive an overwhelming number of press releases daily, making it hard for your news to stand out. While some news is valuable, most is not.

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Cision

MAY 24, 2016

Your audience is skeptical of your brand. They want to know that you are honest, trustworthy and reliable before they do business with you. But your communication alone won’t always convince them your brand can deliver on its promises. So how can you build trust and gain credibility in your industry? You need to become a thought leader. Becoming a thought leader takes time and a targeted strategy.

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ReimaginePR

MAY 23, 2016

I’m sure at some point in your life, you were the victim of an unfortunate infomercial. No doubt, the cheerful host and the inventor of the latest must-have gadget dished about the unique features that were supposedly unmatched to anything currently on the market, and then they launched into the familiar spiel of two-for-the-price-of-one and free shipping and yada, yada, yada.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 26, 2016

It seems there’s no end to the conversation over how public relations will change in the coming years. Predictions, warnings, and optimistic expectations about the future of PR and communications abound. It’s helpful for a PR team to consider what lies ahead, as it helps keep us sharp, adaptable, and in a constant learning mode. Looking too far ahead can be daunting, so here we consider what the next 10 years will bring.

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Cision

MAY 25, 2016

Last month, I talked to six professionals who use social media marketing to further their brands. You got some insightful tips on how to go beyond the basics of social media, and since so many people gave such useful advice, I needed to write round two! Find Industry Influencers. Sometimes your efforts alone aren’t enough to really boost awareness of your brand.

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Steve Barrett on PR

MAY 27, 2016

Former Mike and the Mad Dog front man Mike Francesa proved this week he was resistant to change others see as inevitable - modern communicators and marketers don't have that luxury, as this week's social media Wookiee viral show illustrated.

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Speaker: Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, Author, Speaker

Yes - press releases are still relevant in the world of public relations! 🎯 Ever wondered how to write a compelling press release, or what are current best practices for pitching your news to earn media coverage? In this exclusive webinar with Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, we’ll cover tips and advice to help you get the most out of each piece of news you pitch!

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Communications Conversations

MAY 25, 2016

I’m not a career agency guy. I didn’t cut my teeth at Spong. I didn’t work my way up from intern to VP at Weber. I just don’t have a ton of experience in the agency world. But, I did spend time at two agencies earlier in my career (Concept Group–a small marcom shop in St. Paul, and Beehive–a PR shop in St. Paul). And I can tell you this: The agency billing model is broken.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 24, 2016

Crafting the right messaging for public relations is like laying a strong foundation for a solid PR program. Whether your brand is strictly B2B or consumer, it’s worth spending the time to make sure core messages are bulletproof, easy to understand, and translatable in any format. This must hold true whether your team is speaking to media contacts, a room full of potential investors, or prospective customers.

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Cision

MAY 24, 2016

Media professionals cannot sit around waiting for pitches if they expect to have an impact on their audiences. The velocity of the newsroom has sped up and with so many publishing options and communication platforms, it shows no sign of slowing down. So how can communication professionals keep up? We turned to the top arts and entertainment editors at the Los Angeles Times for answers.

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The Stalwart Blog

MAY 27, 2016

Ever heard of the five P’s? No, not those fundamentals you learned in marketing class , but these: Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance. I’ve found that those five words can be applicable to pretty much anything in life. However, I feel they are particularly valuable when it comes to video production. . On a basic level, one may think that the quality of a video project is dependent on the quality of the production itself, or what’s captured on camera — what you see is what you get.

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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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Reputation Us

MAY 23, 2016

I’ve said it before, and I’ll probably keep saying it – we are a visual species. For PR pros, this means adding images and graphics to enhance our storytelling. But how do a bunch of wordsmiths transition from AP style to a world of pixels and vectors? Luckily, there are quite a few online apps that bridge the gap and make tip-toeing into the visual world easier.

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MaccaPR

MAY 23, 2016

I've been immersed in the life sciences ever since I was around 10 years old – first partaking in homemade science experiments in my bedroom and then extracting DNA from ticks in my dad's microbiology laboratory during the summer. After college I transitioned to a job at a life science marketing agency in Chicago and am now helping healthcare clients with their communications strategies here at Maccabee.

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Cision

MAY 23, 2016

We had a dinner party a few nights ago, and when talking about the entertainer Drake, our neighbors had a curious response: “Who’s Drake?” My wife told them that Drake was a singer that dated Rihanna, another guest told them that Drake was the fellow that was dating Serena Williams during the Western and Southern Open last year, and I told them that Drake was the fellow who had issues with Meek Mill.

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PR News

MAY 23, 2016

Portraits in the hallway. Your team. Resumes. The About Us page on your website. When you look closely at the things and people you’re surrounded by every day at work, do you get the sense that maybe you need to call shenanigans? Are all the portraits hanging in the company lobby of male leaders? Do… Continued. The post Look Around You: What Don’t You See?

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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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Shift Communications

MAY 25, 2016

Working in public relations, especially consumer PR, will give you the opportunity to participate in a lot of hands-on, guerrilla PR activities. This might include things you have never done before, which can be at little scary – especially if you’re shy like me and not too confident talking to strangers on behalf of a client. Lucky for you, I’ve done my fair share of flyer-ing during my time as a SHIFTern.

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Stern + Associates

MAY 27, 2016

In this new era of digital public relations, PR and communications pros are just starting to get acquainted with its possibilities and best practices. The post 5 Things You Should Know About Digital Public Relations appeared first on Stern Strategy Group.

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Cision

MAY 26, 2016

What makes one article, image, video or podcast delightful and another fall flat? While it often seems like some mysterious touch of divine inspiration separates the two, the answer is actually pretty simple. Delightful content is content that knows its audience. It’s content that understands what its audience expects – and then delivers a relevant and helpful message that goes above and beyond that expectation.

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Beyond PR

MAY 26, 2016

There are a lot of things to consider when getting your news release or content ready for promotion. However, even after you and your colleagues run through the checklist and double-check distribution details, you’re not done. “Communicators must figure out how to tell the larger story of their brands or products in a way that connects emotionally with their audience and inspires them to act,” writes the author of our white paper Driving Credibility & Success for Your Brand: How to Earn More

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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.

Sword and the Script

MAY 21, 2016

Ask any PR or marketing pro with digital chops how a dynamic web has changed marketing communications and the answers are liable to boil down to ease, speed, volume and accessibility. These are all reasonable answers, but there’s one more that’s quite telling and it has to do with channels. In his latest book, Content, Inc., the godfather of content marketing Joe Pullizzi paints a compelling evolutionary picture of channel growth in the second chapter (you can find my review of his prievious b

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Stern + Associates

MAY 27, 2016

Public relations, as we know it, continues to evolve, adapting to a world where people trust influencers on social media just as much as their friends and family. Enter a. The post 5 Things You Should Know About Digital Public Relations appeared first on Stern Strategy Group.

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Cision

MAY 27, 2016

Social media makes up 10.7 percent of marketing budgets. Yet, many brands don’t know how to measure their social ROI. Do you? If you’re unable to map your social efforts back to the bottom line, your likes, favorites and shares will never be taken seriously. You need to show how your social strategy impacts your business to show executives and stakeholders its value.

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Beyond PR

MAY 24, 2016

A major part of the content marketing role is optimizing and getting traffic to your blog posts, white papers, press releases, articles, videos, and other assets that drive leads into the sales funnel. Two terms that are frequently seen together, SEO and discoverability, can sometimes confuse people. Although similar in many ways, there is a fine difference which is important to understand.

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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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Sword and the Script

MAY 24, 2016

People hate to be sold to, but they love to buy. So said Josh Pitchford , vice president of Sales at Sandler Training. The key for any sales person is uncovering enough business pain to be actionable. Rather than chasing a buyer, he advises, indeed teaches, growing sales teams systems and processes to “ qualify hard and close easy.”. Having met initially at a Greater North Fulton County Chamber of Commerce event , we agreed to compare notes on sales and marketing at the Sandler office in Alpha

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Reputation Us

MAY 25, 2016

Since these abbreviations are both Latin, let’s ensure we are not speaking Greek. The Latin phrase “id est,” means “that is,” and can be abbreviated “i.e.,” (not “t.i.”) to further explain something. The abbreviation of “exempli gratia,” meaning “for example” is useful when you want to provide a few examples of something, but not a complete list. Here are a couple examples: > In Portland, we often improve our belongings with specific, decorations; i.e. , we put a bird on it. > Portland h

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Cision

MAY 26, 2016

Consumers aren’t listening to your brand messages. So how can you get them to pay attention and listen to you? Alexa Miller, senior account executive at Flackable, recommends reaching out to industry influencers to establish credibility and get your brand noticed. In this interview, she discusses why financial brands are hesitant to embrace PR, how to improve your pitching strategy and how to best engage your audience.

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