Rock the Status Quo

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Sometimes public relations feels exactly like this piggy’s situation, but without the humor. If it is the spokesperson who has to back out due to an emergency, you get your #2 person who is media trained and ready to go (always have them!) It’s impossible. I need that fishbowl stuck on MY head! (I

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PRSay

MARCH 18, 2020

Monitor the media environment. Media interest in this story will continue until the public health crisis abates. The medical producer at a local TV affiliate mentioned that COVID-19 “rules life right now.” Remember to keep your messaging useful, newsworthy and strategic. Connect with Lisa on Twitter: @LisaArledge.

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Cision

OCTOBER 6, 2015

In addition, you might turn down interviews if the topic isn’t relevant to your work or if the topic isn’t company specific (for example, if a journalist is writing a trend piece about how the recession is hurting local businesses, you might not want your brand to be associated with the idea of a bad economy). The challenge?

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Cision

AUGUST 24, 2016

I was between jobs and taking an advertising and public relations certificate course at Northeastern University in the evenings, when I found a job listing with the City of Boston. They called it program marketing; essentially it was public relations and communications. How did you get your start in PR?

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Reputation Us

JANUARY 13, 2016

It’s no longer enough to protect and serve their communities; law enforcement agencies must now rebuild public trust. Below are five basic steps nearly any police department can take now to build and maintain public trust and goodwill in preparation for crisis. Step #1: Partner with a public relations/communications firm.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Media relations hinges on the relationships that we create and maintain with the press. After being a professional journalist for more than four years, I recently left the field to pursue a career in public relations. I really try to maintain my relationships with people who are in media relations.”

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Oppe also invites local media and corporate executives to discuss current events and provide media training and other practical skills. She is a public affairs and media consultant based in Washington, D.C. She also teaches media relations and issues management at George Washington University. .

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Communications Conversations

AUGUST 21, 2018

I also handle proactive and reactive media relations in the “mid-Atlantic” region of the U.S., We have a team member assigned to each of our retail territories so our stores have a specific point of contact and we can build relationships with local reporters. from Chicago to Washington D.C.,

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PRSay

MARCH 29, 2021

Oprah Winfrey’s prime-time television interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on March 7 provided a reminder of the principles PR professionals should follow to prepare clients for media interviews that create positive coverage and help manage crises. Research reporters, anticipate questions. Use metaphors to paint pictures.

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Mora Communications

AUGUST 31, 2015

As to your first point, that you don’t have a story that could interest the national media: why not? Remember everyone who is quoted in Time magazine, or interviewed on the Today show lives and works in some local town or city. Why would you want to garner any national, if you only have a local business?

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Reputation Us

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

From cyber attacks, to hurricanes, to mergers gone wrong; the negative headlines seem to rule the front pages in media outlets across the CU world. The Credit Union Times interviewed CU crisis experts, including LT Public Relations ‘s Casey Boggs, for the August 31st cover story (below), “Credit Union Crisis Planning Essential.”

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5W PR

JANUARY 31, 2024

Technology Public Relations (Tech PR) involves managing and enhancing the public image of technology-related companies and products. It encompasses strategic communication to build and maintain positive relationships with the media, stakeholders, and the general public. How does Tech PR Work?

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Communications Conversations

JULY 18, 2019

She’s not only a legend in the solo PR community–she’s an outright institution in the local PR community. I think everyone has a skill that best suits them; for me that’s media relations. You also do a ton of media relations-TV work in town. Who are some of your clients?

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PRSay

JUNE 28, 2022

A press conference can be a risky way to convey information to the media and the public, particularly during a crisis. DPS held the follow-up press conference where the director characterized the local police’s action as the “wrong” decision. She is a thought leader in communication theory, executive training and coaching.

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PR for Anyone

APRIL 6, 2022

One thing that every single person reading this post can be sure of, is that they have something to pitch the media relating to upcoming college graduates. Anyone can get publicity! It’s Christina Daves with this week’s Free Publicity Friday PR Tip. And by putting that nugget in my pitch helped me get the yes!

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