2020

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How To Set Expectations In Public Relations

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Public relations is known for being versatile, occasionally glamorous, and, yes, stressful. In fact, CareerCast listed “PR executive” as one of the top ten most stressful gigs in its 2019 Most Stressful Jobs report. Some of the pressure we encounter in PR is preventable, however.

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Media Relations Shrinks as a Public Relations Service; Cliff Notes to 3 Industry Reports

Sword and the Script

Studies find media relations isn’t the top PR service anymore; PR weakness on technical skills; execs are key to shaping corporate social positions Several interesting reports on the PR industry were published earlier in 2020 but got lost in the blur that unfolded since.

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How to Do Public Relations for a Startup in 2020 | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

Launching a startup is hard enough, and while going through this process in 2020 might seem like a truly daunting task, it is possible. In fact, we asked three industry experts to weigh in on PR’s importance to successfully supporting a startup in 2020. public relations

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Navigating the media in 2020—what PR pros should know

Agility PR Solutions

Reading the news this year, it seems as though another major story breaks and upends the status quo every day. Between the coronavirus outbreak, a struggling economy, calls for racial justice, environmental catastrophe and a highly contested presidential campaign, there’s no shortage of media fodder.

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Communicating During a Crisis & Navigating the Chaos

Speaker: Shawna Bruce, Director of M.D. Bruce & Associates Ltd.

Mastering the art of crisis communication is a must-have skill for any public relations professional. Join Shawna Bruce in this webinar as she unpacks the essential elements of clear and compelling messages, the key to communicating with stakeholders, and best practices for managing social media to avoid chaos!

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Why Public Relations Is King During A Crisis

Onclusive

We have seen this during other periods of economic uncertainty: Businesses and consumers react, and those reactions have ripple effects. Marketing strategies are being altered and advertising budgets are being slashed.

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How to sell in to news desks during a pandemic

The Resolution Blog

The PR industry has had to adapt to a huge change recently. Not only have many comms strategies had to change, we’ve never had a news agenda like this.

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The 1st Winner of the PR Expanded Student Video Contest is …

Deirdre Breakenridge

When I teamed up with Professor Jennie Donohue last year, we wanted to create an assignment for her UMASS at Amherst Intro to PR class that was an opportunity for students to create content based on what they learned during the semester.

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Public Relations Review

PR for Anyone

Now is the time to up-level your marketing plan by adding in free publicity. What we know for sure is that the more visibility you get, more potential customers and clients can learn about you and that means more business for you and ultimately more revenue and profits.

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How to Work Zoom

ReimaginePR

Susan McLennan from Reimagine PR walks you through how to work Zoom — everything from how to optimize your video and mic settings to changing your name on the screen to spotlighting, pinning, hiding, and bringing back your video — and one career-saving thing to know about the chat function.

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Which ESG Topics Get the Most Attention?

People are focusing on how companies are responding to the headline issues of the day, says a report from 3BL Media on evolving interests in ESG subjects, which also found a mismatch between the stories brands publish and topics audiences want.

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The 7 Deadly Sins of Blogging and How to Avoid Them

Cision

Being a serial writer is a demanding and mysterious craft. Have you committed one of these 7 blog killers? Media Blog

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PR And Communications Trends For 2021

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

In PR and elsewhere, 2020 has been a year like no other. Even the Oxford English Dictionary is at a loss for words to describe it. If we could wipe it off the calendar and start again, most of us probably would.

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Why listening is a superpower for social media managers

PR Daily

Here are some ways to make sure that your brand building on social media is a two-way street with consumers. Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.”. That’s from Stephen Covey’s best-selling 1989 book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.”

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Hola and Hello: When Translation Isn’t Enough to Reach the U.S. Hispanic Market | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

We recently wrapped National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15) celebrations, but it doesn’t mean your media outreach efforts must stop right there. For Latinos, Hispanic Heritage is all year round, so let’s make sure you’re not missing out. public relations media relations

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How to Earn Executive Support for Your 2023 PR Initiatives

Speaker: Andrea Holland, PR Entrepreneur, VC and Startups PR Consultant

Andrea Holland is here to talk us through how PR efforts, initiatives, and campaigns can support a variety of different business units within an organization to fulfill ultimate company goals.

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Translating Ogilvy’s 10 Writing Tips for 2020

Ishmael's Corner

The Art Of Storytelling In Business Communications And Public Relations. Techniques For Effective Business Communications. David Ogilvy penned his infamous advice on writing on Sept. 7, 1982 in a memo to his employees.

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5 Powerful Owned Media Strategies (Part 2 of 2)

Onclusive

In our last blog , we shared some insights on consumer behavior with the media. Research shows that both paid and traditional media are becoming less trusted, and therefore less effective, owned media has become a critical cornerstone of the marketing mix.

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WHAT IS A CULTURAL INFLUENCER?

Ronn Torossian

We’ve heard about celebrity macro and micro influencers. And now, cultural influencers?

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A super-simple explanation of how your PR is boosting your client’s results on Google

The Resolution Blog

Getting your website to appear for a lot of search terms, also known as SEO, can seem very complex - full of algorithms and computer wizardry. While there is a technical element to it, PR plays a bigger role than you may think.

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7 Trends in ESG: What PR Pros Need to Know in 2023

What does the evolution of ESG programs mean for communicators? As it turns out - a lot. New challenges are coming into focus, driven by the increasing attention to corporate sustainability and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs, and the evolving state of ESG reporting regulations. This new ebook from 3BL Media explores seven trends in detail and unpacks what they mean for communicators. Access your copy for free today.

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THE 2nd WINNER OF THE PR EXPANDED STUDENT VIDEO CONTEST IS …

Deirdre Breakenridge

It’s time to unveil our 2nd PR Expanded video contest winner. A big congratulations goes to Nicole Morin, a UMASS at Amherst student, for creating her video on “Why PR Professionals Should Practice Strategic Communications.”

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Getting Publicity in The Age of Coronavirus

PR for Anyone

“What Can You Niche Down To Help People In This Age Of Coronavirus?” Watch the full YouTube video >> HERE The coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to disrupt many people’s lives. However, there are many opportunities where you can get media coverage and share your knowledge with the world.

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B2B Brand Storytelling – Using Stories to Engage

ReimaginePR

Smiling black businesswoman leader tells a story as part of her B2B Brand Storytelling Strategy. A fav client of ours asked me to review a pitch recently because they wanted to try out some brand spanking new B2B Brand Storytelling.

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5 Problems Brands Come to you to Solve: Metrics

Cision

As PR and comms professionals, what should we help brands measure? Which metrics matter? Comms Best Practices

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5WPR 2022 Consumer Culture Report

5WPR’s third annual report takes a look at consumer spending culture, the biggest influences behind buying behaviors, and emerging trends.

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PR Hits And Misses Of 2020

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

It’s that time of year — when observers trained in PR and reputation weigh in on the brands and personalities who made news in good and bad ways during the year. But 2020 is different from previous years.

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5 proven strategies for making better decisions in stressful moments

PR Daily

To craft better crisis messaging, bolster your emotional resilience and stay cool when the heat is on, follow this data-backed guidance from two distinguished psychologists. The tensions of 2020 have taken a toll on leaders and workers alike.

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How to Grab Attention and Maintain Interest with Your Press Release Headline | Business Wire Blog

Business Wire

News releases are used every day to inform audiences about recent changes within an organization. Some are successful, garnering editorial coverage, attention and eyeballs. Many others are glanced at and ignored. What is the difference?

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10 things only PR people understand

Muck Rack

10 things only PR people understand

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Managing a PR Crisis

Any brand is vulnerable to bad press, so we compiled key strategies into our PR crisis management guide. From managing your team and crafting your responses to keeping tabs on the conversation, this guide is for anyone tasked with brand management.

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PR Aikido: 3 Techniques For Winning In The Media

Onclusive

The ancient Japanese martial art of Aikido focuses on using an opponent’s own energy against them. Practitioners execute a series of movements that redirect a competitor’s attack momentum in order to neutralize their offense.

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Ready for the Holiday Season?

Ronn Torossian

Kids may not be permitted to sit on Santa’s lap this year but with more people browsing and shopping online these days, brands need to be tech-ready for the holiday season in spite of uncertainty over what it might look like because of the pandemic.

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20 Pieces of Coverage. So What?! A beginners guide to giving some context to your numbers.

The Resolution Blog

“Are these numbers good? Or bad? Give me a clue!” “Why Why is that number so big? I don’t understand it. Or believe it.” Should we be doing more or less of this?” A little glimpse into the mind of whoever you’ve sent your last coverage report too…. I’ve been thinking a lot about how we […].

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