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How to Get Your Agency Hired in a #PR Expanded World

Deirdre Breakenridge

A Guest Post by Simon Erskine Locke, Founder & CEO, CommunicationsMatch ™. Having just written “ A Client’s Guide to Hiring PR & Communications Agencies ,” we’ve turned the lens around to provide insights into getting hired in a PR Expanded world. On our journeys we’ve hired agencies, fired agencies, been hired by companies as communications agencies and consultants, and been rejected.

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Impact of Technology on PR

Critical Mention

The impact of technology on public relations is accelerating. As such, PR pros must determine how they can best leverage technology to stay current. According to Google Finance, as of last fall the “Big Five”: Apple, Alphabet, Amazon, Facebook and Microsoft, were worth a whopping $3.3 trillion combined. The tech industry’s accelerating at a pace that’s difficult to fathom.

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Stop Me If You’ve Heard This Story Before

PR News

If you listen to podcasts in which Hollywood actors and directors are interviewed you’ll often hear the statement, “I love telling stories.” It’s always about storytelling. It’s never about entertainment or making a beautiful dollar. Storytelling is presented as a calling and given a spiritual sheen. Entertainment, by contrast, is crass.

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Why Lies Beat The Truth On Social Media

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

There’s more bad news on the “fake news” front. It seems lies are more viral than truth – at least on Twitter. That’s the conclusion of a study recently published in Science magazine. Conducted by the MIT Media Lab, it was unprecedented in scope, analyzing 126,000 distinct “rumor cascades” that spread on Twitter from 2006 to 2017.

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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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Chick-Fil-A Dives into Mealtime Kits: A First for Fast Food

Ronn Torossian

Looking for a delicious home-cooked meal that’s easy to make? Customers may be able to get everything they need from their local Chick-Fil-A – as long as they live in Atlanta. The fast-food company famous for its chicken in various forms is rolling out meal kits in its home city over August, following a similar business plan to organizations like HelloFresh and Blue Apron.

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Why Your Business Should Use Chat Apps

Prowly

Communicators are trying to reverse this trend by resorting to a very personal and close communication level through chatbots. The sooner you learn how to use them in your business, the sooner you start reaping the benefits. The post Why Your Business Should Use Chat Apps appeared first on Prowly Magazine.

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10 Best Social Media Analytics Tools in 2018

Brand24

10 best social media analytics tools are here. Everyone will find something cool: marketers, social media managers or analysts. Do you have your favorite tools?

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Burberry Burns Overstock, Riles Consumers

Ronn Torossian

Exclusivity is a vital component of any luxury brand’s marketing message, so it should come as no surprise that some brands go to extreme ends to protect that exclusivity. But those efforts do not always sit well with the consumer public, and that can create some PR tension for the brand, especially if it mishandles the messaging related to the issue.

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The Many Faces of Hank Azaria

Critical Mention

The Simpsons. The Birdcage. Along Came Polly. We all know Hank Azaria as being one of the funniest, most prolific actors of our time. Now starring in a dark comedy as barely-functioning alcoholic baseball announcer Jim Brockmire on IFC, we had the chance to get his insight into generating compelling content, the creative process behind Brockmire and his insider knowledge on the golden age of modern television.

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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 your brand should really use Instagram Stories

Agility PR Solutions

If your brand isn’t using Instagram Stories yet, it’s time to start thinking about how you could be taking advantage of this incredibly popular content format. According to Instagram’s latest numbers, its Stories platform boasts 400 million daily users. Not only is it growing in popularity (up from 250 million a year ago), the 24-hour […]. The post How your brand should really use Instagram Stories appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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Unfortunately, we still have to tell some decision-makers: "The media doesn't work for us"

Muck Rack

Unfortunately, we still have to tell some decision-makers: "The media doesn't work for us"

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Building A Brand - Trevor Hoffman Style

The Stalwart Blog

As a die-hard Padres fan, I relished in Sunday’s Baseball Hall of Fame celebrations for several reasons, not the least of which came from having something to celebrate about my team who’s current win-loss record leaves even the most ardent follower struggling to stay positive. My relief came in the form of…well…a reliever. Seemed fitting. There he stood, six feet of all-time great standing on a stage where only 225 other players out of more than 19,000 to ever play the game at the major league l

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Are you integrating PR, content marketing and social media for better results?

Garrett Public Relations

Something’s becoming clearer than ever these days. If you fail to connect PR to social media and content marketing, you’re missing an opportunity. Before we delve into why, let’s take a minute to look back. If a tree falls in the forest… Even before there were social media platforms to consider, it was always true […]. The post Are you integrating PR, content marketing and social media for better results?

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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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CEO activism in 2018: Americans think CEOs must speak out to defend company values

Agility PR Solutions

It’s a decidedly socially conscious and outspoken age for businesses and brands, and consumers and employees alike—especially younger sectors like millennials and Gen Zers—want companies and their CEOs to take a stand on issues that are important to them because they feel these “brand stands” have true societal purpose and impact. In fact, significantly more […].

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All important: truth in PR

Prakkypedia

Public relations practitioners often find themselves defending their profession. After all, isn’t PR “spin”? Isn’t it “damage control”, “manipulation” and “propaganda”? No. No, it isn’t. Practised professionally, public relations is ethical, truthful, often serving noble causes, sharing very important messages which can make the community a better place.

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PR people aren't defense lawyers

Steve Barrett on PR

Ethical considerations should underpin all credible PR practice - not everyone deserves PR representation and black ops should not be part of the communications playbook.

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5 major differences between traditional media and social media

Muck Rack

5 major differences between traditional media and social media

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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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Small businesses plan on creating more social media marketing videos

Agility PR Solutions

Small businesses are embracing organic and paid video for their marketing on major social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram, according to new research from professional marketing video creation firm Animoto. According to the company’s report, Small Business Video Marketing Report, Facebook is still leading the way as the social media favorite for small […].

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PR Crisis of the Week: OSU, The New York Times, Salad Recall and Chipotle

Garrett Public Relations

In my latest PR Crisis of the Week column, we take a look at several of the brands and organizations currently in crisis mode. The week started out a little slow – but by Thursday, there were a plethora of crises to choose from. I can’t include every brand or we’d be here all day […]. The post PR Crisis of the Week: OSU, The New York Times, Salad Recall and Chipotle appeared first on PR Consultant Garrett Public Relations Columbus/Worthington OH.

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Video: CIPR founder Tim Travers-Healy on what is public relations?

Stephen Waddington

CIPR founder Tim Travers-Healy defines public relations. Tim Travers-Healy is a founder of the IPR, and former President. He was one of the first people to set out a vision for a PR profession in the UK following World War II. I first met Tim when I was President of the CIPR in 2014. I published his personal Credo for the future of PR that he wrote around the same time.

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How Can We Manage Today’s Media Misinformation Crisis?

PRSay

This post is brought to you by RockDove , a proud sponsor of PRSA. Let’s begin with a pop quiz. What is misinformation as it pertains to journalism? a) Deliberately misleading posts on Facebook. b) Newspapers getting the facts of a story wrong. c) Anything a public figure does not like that a rival or the media said. d) Anything a public figure does not like that they themselves said the day before. e) Newspaper’s choice of a news story, even if the facts are correct. f) All of the above.

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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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Proactive PR crisis planning—3 audiences you must prepare for

Agility PR Solutions

While no one ever wants to think about the potential for negative or controversial news, many businesses often encounter challenges that result in an unwanted spotlight. It’s imperative that the company’s marketing and public relations professionals take the time to prepare messaging that is simple and targeted to the audience at hand for when controversy […].

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Build or Buy an Audience? This Startup Just Bought a Media Publication

Sword and the Script

The traditional purposes for one company to acquire another – merge and acquisition – boil down to four driving reasons: 1) To buy customers or access to customers for cross-selling purposes. 2) To buy a technology that’s hard to replicate or take too long. 3) To accelerate growth – one company takes on some debt and buys a similarly-sized and suddenly, it’s doubled its revenue. 4) To kill the competition – buy it, skin it and shut it down or to prevent a competitor from buying it.

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Flight delayed as Dani and Jack head home on Ryanair after their Love Island triumph

Mark My Words

Their love may last forever but Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham’s eight weeks in the Love Island bubble came to an abrupt end yesterday as they flew back to the UK on a delayed Ryanair flight. Publicist Mark Borkowski said companies might pay them up to £100,000 per social media post to endorse products. ‘Make no mistake, Dani and Jack will be able to monetise their fame — and many of the others will,’ he said.

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Do it for the ‘gram

Barokas

Did you really brunch on vacation if you didn’t post a picture to your Instagram stories or page? The platform that gave rise to hashtags, social influencers and the food photography craze just hit 1 billion monthly users last month (for context, Facebook has 2.196B and Snapchat has 191M). Instagram’s massive, highly engaged user base along with new advertising, shopping and reporting capabilities (thanks, in part, to Facebook’s 2012 acquisition of Instagram) has made the platform increasingly p

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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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Real estate PR—how to improve your reputation as a landlord

Agility PR Solutions

If you plan on managing a rental property (or more than one), you should know that your reputation matters. How you’re perceived, both by your current tenants and your prospective ones, could impact your stream of revenue and how you’re able to grow your business in the future. Fortunately, there are a handful of techniques […]. The post Real estate PR—how to improve your reputation as a landlord appeared first on Agility PR Solutions.

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8 easy steps to perform a social media audit

Axia PR

Use these steps to evaluate how well your social media strategy is working. A social media audit is an evaluation of what’s working and what’s not working with your social media strategy and what you can improve. Additionally, it takes inventory of all your accounts, messages, and materials and their reach. It functions within a communications audit to measure the success of the messages your company sends out.

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Fame. What is it good for?

Mark My Words

Dani and Jack have emerged from Love Island surrounded by stars and the promise of everlasting love. Beyond that, the promise of riches and fame await them. Initially images and soundbites will feed the media agenda, holiday destinations will offer free trips in exchange for bronzed perfection by their pool and freebies will arrive daily from brands hoping for a quick fix endorsement and a post on social media.