Business Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2019
Public relations isn’t easy. There’s a balance to our craft—a strategic mix of interpersonal grace and tactical excellence mostly foreign to other professions. Persistence, assertion, charm, and humility tie to every relationship and placement we earn. For decades, understanding the audience’s goals and interests drove our successes; it was our ability to engage with reporters that earned PR a seat at the table.
Deirdre Breakenridge
APRIL 29, 2019
By Frank Strong, Founder & President of Sword and the Script Media. Media relations is hard and getting harder. That’s according to 223 PR professionals polled for the 2019 JOTW Communications Survey. A majority (68%) of respondents said media relations is getting “harder” (53%) or “much harder” (15%). That number was up sharply – 17% – from the same survey the previous year.
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Flack's Revenge
JANUARY 17, 2019
I was watching 60 Minutes this weekend, which ran a segment about AI that highlighted China’s growing clout in the tech (Silicon Valley, hope you were watching; you should be scared, very scared). They interviewed Kai-Fu Lee, the so-called Oracle of AI who boasts a Ph.D., Apple, Microsoft, and Google stints, and runs a Chinese VC firm that’s minted a number of AI unicorns.
Cision
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Five non-profit organizations give us concrete and clever tips on how to tackle their communications strategies by making the best use of their monitoring and measurement tools.
Speaker: Barbara Nonas, Award-Winning PR Strategist & Communications Leader
Have you ever sent out 100 pitches, waited eagerly for responses to pour in, but instead… crickets? You're not alone - journalists respond to just 3.43% of pitches, and a staggering 73% say less than a quarter of the pitches they receive are even relevant. But here's the good news: these numbers don't have to define your results. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to break through the noise, craft personalized, thoughtful pitches, and build genuine, lasting media relationships.
Ronn Torossian
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
The term “artificial intelligence” may call to mind more imagery of robots than useful algorithms. Like it or not, artificial intelligence, or AI, has become an integral part of today’s society. While some seasoned professionals are hesitant to fully embrace this entity they don’t have much expertise on, others are heralding AI as the secret […].
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Sword and the Script
MAY 7, 2019
A long time ago, Google was the first search engine to truly recognize the value of links. A backlink was essentially one site suggesting another is worth visiting. It was a better way of helping people find information on the web. The more backlinks a website earned, the more fitting that site might be to provide in response to organic, or natural, search queries.
Deirdre Breakenridge
MAY 13, 2019
A Guest Post by Albane Flamant, Marketing Manager – US, Talkwalker. Once upon a time, brands and agencies relied on human analysts to identify brand mentions and extract insights on their campaigns. Today, because of the sheer online data volume, this approach is no longer sustainable: in the next ten minutes, there will have been over 3 million new tweets posted online, along with hundreds of thousands of Tumblr articles, Instagram posts, YouTube videos and much more.
Shift Communications
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
While most of us communication pros are ringing in the new year with hefty planning, how seriously are we taking our research? What time and resources are we committing to understanding overall cultural trends and our industry’s current relevant news? Why is this important and how does it impact the bottom line? For starters, we’ll explore not only why we should be dedicating time and resources to research industry trends but also how to do it completely hassle-free.
Ronn Torossian
SEPTEMBER 4, 2019
According to new research from cybersecurity firm Cheq, the rise of influencer fraud now has a price tag: a whopping $1.3 billion. As per the brand protection agency, at least 15% of all influencers’ followers have been found to be fake. For those with deep ties to the influencer marketing industry, the scourge of fake […]. The post Is the Influencer Era Over?
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Leaked internal communications can be strategically valuable assets rather than just risks to manage. When used proactively, these leaks can highlight leadership and innovation—qualities that resonate in today’s media. By approaching internal comms with a dual-purpose approach, companies shift from mere risk avoidance to leveraging these moments as credible public messages around strategy.
Business Wire
FEBRUARY 1, 2019
Over the past few years, readers have moved to the habit of “news snacking,” a tendency that some said would not last, but which is , in fact , sticking and even influencing the way we read and write. One factor responsible for accelerating this new way of “information making” is – to no body’s surprise – social networks.
Deirdre Breakenridge
MARCH 18, 2019
Don’t let the name fool you. Five Reasons Micro Influencers Can Be More Impactful For Your Brand. Social media marketing tactics seem to be taking over. In order to reach a large, targeted audience, brands are turning towards various platforms to increase brand awareness, exposure, and Return on Investment (ROI), often through social media influencers.
Brand24
APRIL 3, 2019
Do you struggle with measuring your social media ROI? This post will help you evaluate your social media marketing performance.
Onclusive
DECEMBER 6, 2019
The world of marketing and PR evolves rapidly. It’s critical to keep up with the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies so that your company doesn’t miss opportunities and get left behind. . Conferences and other gatherings of like-minded marketing professionals provide key learning opportunities, introductions to others who can help you hone your craft, and team-building experiences unlike any other.
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.
Cision
DECEMBER 2, 2019
Breaking bad news basically a PR rite-of-passage— everyone goes through it. It’s how you handle it that’ll set your company apart.
Prowly
DECEMBER 30, 2019
I’m curious about what kinds of challenges other people who are dealing with communication wish to take up in this area. In this article, I asked about the skills that are likely to drive them forward and help them put their job, the industry, and life in perspective and look at these concepts with a mature eye without fearing they won’t be ready for 2020.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MARCH 19, 2019
Public relations is hot. Businesses from tech startups to nonprofits have come to recognize the value of a strategic PR campaign executed by a talented team. But PR’s popularity has given rise to some misconceptions. Here’s what every business person, from marketers to CEOs, should know about public relations. It can’t replace marketing.
Melissa Agnes
AUGUST 8, 2019
We hear about cybersecurity incidents happening all the time. Most often, we hear about the massive breaches that happen to the biggest of brands. But the truth is that cybersecurity incidents are a threat that can happen to any and every company. You don’t have to be a massive household name to be targeted. While a cybersecurity threat doesn’t always necessarily translate into a crisis * (the level of impact depends on the incident itself), it is most certainly an incident that dema
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!
Garrett Public Relations
DECEMBER 17, 2019
The freelance businessperson faces many challenges. As a long-time self-employed consultant – or freelancer, as it’s sometimes called – I know what it’s like to struggle with the questions that come up when one is trying to run one’s own business. So, I started #FreelanceChat in Sept. 2018 to help bring together freelancers interested in […].
Flack's Revenge
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
Pixabay. Some may assume that those who work in technology PR have similar gigs – but the assignments can vary substantially. First, almost every company is a tech company today, right? So just adding “technology” to PR does not shed much light. Job requirements for those pitching consumer tech products may be more like general CPG.
Ronn Torossian
NOVEMBER 18, 2019
The job market is competitive, and one big difference between the modern workplace and that of decades past is that the competition now comes on both sides of the hiring table. Not only are the top qualified candidates vying for the top jobs, but the best companies are also competing with one another to attract […]. The post Marketable Skills Job Applicants Should Focus On appeared first on.
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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.
Deirdre Breakenridge
MARCH 27, 2019
A Guest Post By Priya Doshi, Professorial Lecturer, American University. Winter is almost here! Okay I know it’s officially spring now, but for fans like me of the hugely popular HBO series “Game of Thrones” (GoT), winter will arrive on April 14 when the show debuts its final season. For all the anticipation of shocking storylines and complex character clashes, I’m also avidly awaiting the lessons the show offers on strategic communication.
PRSay
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Readers can’t resist a list. Lists “are to the web reader’s eye what Brad Pitt is to the paparazzi,” says Kara Pernice, Kathryn Whitenton and Jakob Nielsen, the authors of How People Read on the Web. “You just can’t get enough.”. That’s because lists draw the eye in and make the job of skimming easier. Indeed, according to Pernice, Whitenton and Nielson, web visitors look at 70 percent of the bulleted lists they encounter.
Onclusive
JUNE 3, 2019
Top 100 Author Platforms List Released. Top 50 Editorial Topics List Released. The world of journalism has never been as dynamic as it is today. Thanks to the digital media revolution and the emergence of self-publishing platforms it has become easier than ever for individuals to create and distribute editorial content of all forms. To fully understand the transformation which the world of journalism is undergoing, Onclusive analyzed 2.1 billion pieces of editorial content between Q1 2018 and Q
Cision
DECEMBER 10, 2019
We all have a crisis strategy in place, but how do we know when the right time is to activate it? This piece lays out the perfect tools to help prepare you to recognize when it's time.
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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.
Prowly
JANUARY 24, 2019
The digital economy has also transformed the public relations industry, both in Europe and across the globe. The post Business Not As Usual. Public Relations in the Digital Economy appeared first on Prowly Magazine.
ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications
MAY 30, 2019
Global PR revenue is expected to climb to a record $19.3 billion by 2020 — an increase of more than five billion from just three years ago. As more brands seek to expand into new markets, or drive greater visibility in existing ones, they’re ramping up public relations to maximize international opportunities. . For those tapping global PR services for the first time, however, there’s an understandable and pronounced learning curve.
Melissa Agnes
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
One of the challenges of communicating effectively in times of viral issue and crisis management is ensuring that your brand’s communications are consistent across every stakeholder group, region and department. In other words, you don’t want one team of people saying one thing, while another team says another. Depending on the size and structure of your organization, this can be a challenge that leads to leadership strategizing ways by which they can add a security measure of ‘
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