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The Pros and Cons of Artificial Influencers

Mindful Marketing

by David Hagenbuch - professor of marketing at Messiah University - ​author of Honorable Influence - founder of Mindful Marketing Who would you ask for an important restaurant recommendation? You might turn to someone who knows the local area well, eats out frequently, or has discerning taste. What about asking someone who’s never been to a restaurant or ever eaten food?

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Press Release vs. News Release: Is There a Difference? | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

Is there a difference between a press release and a news release? Both terms are frequently used and often interchangeably. In fact, there are several terms for different public relations communications – not just press releases. While there may be minor nuances believed to differentiate press releases and news releases, largely they are the same.

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5 key elements of a successful PR campaign

Agility PR Solutions

Navigating the complex world of public relations can be a daunting task for any business. As the marketplace becomes increasingly crowded, companies must find ways to differentiate themselves and make a lasting impression on their target audience. That’s where a well-executed PR campaign comes in. It can boost brand awareness, improve customer relationships and, ultimately, […] The post 5 key elements of a successful PR campaign appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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What ChatGPT Brings To Public Relations

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

While Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not new, Generative Artificial Intelligence like ChatGPT is a new offshoot of AI that has captured the imagination of the world. The buzz has been relentless – both for good and bad. Since its launch, the popular chatbot surpassed 100 million monthly active users in less than two months. The PR world, among other industries, is still absorbing its impact.

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Can Businesses Meet Increasing Consumer Expectations?

According to 3BL and TriplePundit’s Consumer Insights & Sustainability Benchmark two-thirds of U.S. adults actively seek and follow sustainability issues. This leaves room for businesses to fill in the gaps currently seen between consumer expectations and corporate ESG communication. This research reveals what issues consumers care about and how businesses can tailor their communications to different segments of consumers.

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How social data can drive business outcomes and optimize marketing strategies

Agility PR Solutions

The advertising industry has evolved significantly over the years, with the emergence of new technologies and trends. Social influence and word-of-mouth marketing continue to play a significant role in the industry, influencing consumer decision-making and driving sales. AdAge reported that the US ad industry grew by 7.5% in 2021, with total ad spending reaching $259 […] The post How social data can drive business outcomes and optimize marketing strategies appeared first on Agility PR Solu

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5 tips to help you hold a successful press event in 2023

Agility PR Solutions

As part of your PR strategy, running a successful press event requires you to have the right people attending (including journalists), meet the expectations of your attendees, and make sure your message resonates with them. To succeed, you’ll need to plan your event in a manner that makes it engaging and memorable, allowing you to […] The post 5 tips to help you hold a successful press event in 2023 appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Creating an Impactful Media List: A Key to Effective PR Strategy

PReview: A Blog by NewsVoir

In today’s fast-paced world, gaining media visibility and establishing authenticity is crucial for organizations. And at the heart of any successful public relations (PR) strategy lies a powerful tool – the media list. With a well-curated and up-to-date media list, you can effortlessly pitch your brand’s message to journalists, bloggers, influencers, and other media professionals, […] The post Creating an Impactful Media List: A Key to Effective PR Strategy appeared firs

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Is the Role of Media Relations Pros Growing?

HMA Public Relations

With newsroom staffs shrinking and reporters having to do more to fill their newspaper pages, reliance on trusted sources and the value of media relations professionals is higher than ever. Read more on the importance of media relations in this blog post from Scott Hanson.

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How to Format a Press Release Dateline in Different Styles

PR Fuel

There are 33.2 million small businesses in America, and all of them must have an accurate press release dateline. Otherwise, you’ll face endless rejections from news outlets as you didn’t follow the correct press release format. But what is a. Read More The post How to Format a Press Release Dateline in Different Styles appeared first on eReleases.

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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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Navigating AI Privacy Concerns

Ronn Torossian

AI privacy issues are on the rise as AI technology becomes more common in our daily lives. Facial recognition systems, personal assistants, and automated customer service are only a few examples of how AI is enhancing our lives. However, these advancements bring up concerns about data privacy and security. It’s crucial for businesses to understand […] The post Navigating AI Privacy Concerns appeared first on.

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“Succession” And The Chief Communications Officer

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

We know nothing about the personal life of Karolina Novotney, the unflappable chief communications officer of the fictional Waystar Royco Co. of Succession fame. Karolina doesn’t seem to have a significant other. Nor do we see evidence of a family or a life beyond the company. She’s a corporate PR archetype. Karolina is always putting out fires.

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6 simple PR techniques to improve your business’s visibility

Agility PR Solutions

Are you looking for ways to elevate the visibility of your business without breaking the bank? You may actually be surprised to learn that many effective public relations techniques can help you build awareness and recognition quickly and cost-effectively. This blog post will discuss some simple PR tactics anyone can use to spread the word […] The post 6 simple PR techniques to improve your business’s visibility appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Life Before, During and After The Today Show with Joanne LaMarca Mathisen

PR for Anyone

Step behind the camera of the Today Show with Joanne LaMarca Mathisen, a former Executive Producer and Emmy® award-winner. From starting in the elite NBC Page Fellowship Program to producing some of the show’s most memorable segments, Jo’s journey is filled with fascinating stories. She dishes on rubbing elbows with A-list celebrities like her idol Cher, and the wild ride of being a producer.

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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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How analyzing your LinkedIn stats can help you produce more effective content

Communications Conversations

For people who are “on LinkedIn”, the experience is most likely an episodic one. Check in every once in a while. Make a few new connections each month. Post about your new job. For most people, that’s what LinkedIn is. They never look at their stats. Heck, they don’t even know where to find that stats. However, if you’re one of those other people who want to use LinkedIn as a tool to help you get smarter and build out your network, you would be wise to look at your

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Leveraging Hashtags on Social Media: Why and How for B2B Companies

Stern + Associates

Social media has become an essential integrated marketing channel for B2B companies. According to a survey by Content Marketing Institute, 95% of B2B marketers use social media to distribute content. To make the most of social media, B2B companies can (and should) strategically use hashtags to increase visibility, reach new audiences and engage with existing followers.

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Is public relations going through an identity crisis?

Agility PR Solutions

Public relations has always involved a careful balancing act between the needs of a business and the relationship it has with customers. In the past, the scale was firmly in favor of clients, often requiring businesses to go to extremes to avoid any negative press. Now, it seems like barely a week goes by without […] The post Is public relations going through an identity crisis?

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5W’s Female Executive Team Share a Day in The Life with Their Daughters

5W PR

Bring Your Child to Work Day took on a different look at 5W this year as six of our female executives and their daughters were in office for an exciting day! The duos spent the morning commuting into our New York City office together, and their daughters had the opportunity to sit behind their mother’s desks, getting a firsthand look at a day in communications.

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Discover the Actionable Habits of the World’s Best Strategic Communicators

Communication professionals can sometimes face difficult questions from internal stakeholders about the impact of their PR marketing initiatives. We know that nearly half of these professional say they need help with turning their PR data into actionable insights; and at least 20% don’t think they can measure their campaigns at all—but what if we told you all these obstacles can be easily combatted if you implement a few key habits.

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#MediaMonday – Veronica Leon

HMA Public Relations

Happy #MediaMonday! The latest feature comes to us from Veronica Leon, editor and publisher of Macaroni Kid editions across Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe and Arcadia. Learn more about Veronica and her publications in this post!

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The Influencer Marketing Measurement Enigma

PRSay

Public relations has always been a challenge to measure. However, now that public relations is overlapping with marketing, you’d think demonstrating a return on investment (ROI) would be getting easier. If there’s anything marketing has a lot of, then it’s metrics. With the rise of influencer marketing as a paid PR tactic, there’s a myriad of metrics that can be reported to demonstrate campaign value from our old friend, impressions (how many eyeballs saw it) to engagement rates and high-value a

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5 unique virtual networking event ideas to build meaningful connections with the media

Agility PR Solutions

Networking has always been crucial in building relationships between PR professionals and their clients with the media. However, in the wake of the pandemic, individuals and businesses had to abandon in-person events and adopt a new way of building professional connections—virtual events. The thing about virtual events is that attendees aren’t in the same physical […] The post 5 unique virtual networking event ideas to build meaningful connections with the media appeared first on Agility P

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5W Launches New Digital Agency, HOW

5W PR

5W is very excited to share that we have launched a new digital agency, HOW, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the 5WPR family. After 20 years of delivering best in class communications and integrated services to clients across the B2B and B2C landscape, the agency is launching HOW as an extension of its existing digital team. HOW will be a full-service digital agency committed to committed to radical accountability and the idea that HOW you do anything means everything.

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What Consumers Are Saying About ESG – And What That Means for Your Business

A growing body of evidence shows that environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are important to business growth. And it all relies on a simple fact: ESG issues matter to consumers. Consumers see businesses as crucial change agents and are willing to take their business to the competition if their current brand comes up short on ESG. In pursuit of identifying where such trends are today, 3BL Media and TriplePundit partnered with the research technology firm Glow to survey 3,648 U.S.

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How B2B marketing can influence the sales team to use its content according to behavioral science

Sword and the Script

Your sales team is more likely to use the content B2B marketing products when it is presented by a high-performing peer in sales – rather than a sales leader or a product marketer. If you’ve worked in B2B marketing for a minute, you already know the sales team doesn’t like to use marketing content. Even if you’ve asked the sales team what types of content they want and delivered it made-to-order, chances are they haven’t even looked at it.

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Global Awards winners reflect increasing industry impact

Steve Barrett on PR

As the milestone of a decade of PRWeek Global Awards winners is reached, the quality of work honored bodes well for an industry at the top of its game across the whole world.

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The new brand event landscape: Accessible, diverse and sustainable

Agility PR Solutions

Six in 10 (59 percent) of more than a thousand event professionals in a new survey believe that accessibility, diversity and sustainability are crucial aspects of the events they choose to attend—a particularly significant statement as it indicates a shift in the priorities of event attendees, as well as an increased awareness of the importance […] The post The new brand event landscape: Accessible, diverse and sustainable appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Can Baby Brands Build Loyal Customers?

5W PR

Customer loyalty is essential for baby brands in a competitive market. It leads to repeat purchases, positive recommendations, and increased loyalty. Creating a positive experience throughout the customer journey is crucial for building long-lasting customer relationships. This includes the first interaction and post-purchase support. Offering Exceptional Customer Service Exceptional customer service is crucial for building customer loyalty for baby brands.

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War in Ukraine: How American Consumers are Responding

5WPR’s survey takes a look at consumer buying behavior in the midst of inflation and conflict abroad.

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Nike, Delta, and Walmart: Brand lessons from April’s top Fortune 100 coverage

NewsWhip

April was a month of controversy for some brands, and it came thanks to some conservative backlash to influencer partnerships. Brands are no strangers to backlash from the public — there are whole teams that manage communities on social media, and who are trained to respond to crises. They are often met with a seemingly endless stream of opinions about the individuals they choose to partner with, and this has the ability to quickly bring about negative attention.

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Crypto Winter or Blockchain Building Frenzy: SHIFT at Consensus 2023

Shift Communications

Last week, two SHIFTers were among the thousands of attendees at the blockchain world’s marquee event: Consensus 2023, a web3 marketing frenzy. Held in downtown Austin for the second year in a row and put on by the media outlet CoinDesk, this year’s event was markedly different from last year’s in a few ways. First, dehydration wasn’t a concern. In perhaps the easiest decision CoinDesk had following sweltering 105 degree conference days last year, the event was moved from June up to late April w

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7 steps for writing an effective social media monitoring brief

Agility PR Solutions

When you’re in the PR industry, monitoring social media becomes part of the job. After all, that’s where you find answers to your burning questions like: “What are our customers talking about?” “How do people perceive our brand image?” “What trends should we pay attention to?” “Which influencers should we partner with?” “What’s working for […] The post 7 steps for writing an effective social media monitoring brief appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.