Solo PR Pro

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

He developed a love of sports and print media at a young age, and set off to the University of Florida to pursue a degree in journalism. When he arrived on campus, however, he was amazed by the student-run broadcast stations, including radio and TV stations that would actually compete in the local market for ratings. “I

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Critical Mention

APRIL 26, 2017

To say Michael Veley embodies sports is an understatement. Falk Center for Sport Management spanning more than two decades is, in a word, impressive. Which 3 tips do you have for anyone trying to break into the sports PR/marketing world? Passion and an insatiable appetite for sports; 2. There was a public outcry.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

In sports, on the playing field, and in sports PR, we aim to always be prepared for anything that comes our way and to “expect the unexpected,” but can we really ever expect to lose a young athlete with one of the brightest careers and futures ahead of him like we did with Fernandez? We will play tomorrow.”.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Transport Topics is a business-to-business publication that exists to provide our readers with business intelligence and insights that can help them run their organizations more effectively and better plan for the future. We spend a lot of time at local parks and enjoying the sights and food in Old Town Alexandria.

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5W PR

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In a recent article, we cited a study that estimated that public relations would grow about 6% between 2014 and 2024 and that U.S. News & World Report recently ranked public relations specialists #4 for Best Creative and Media Jobs in its 2019 ranking of best jobs. What Can I Do With a Public Relations Degree?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 22, 2022

We are both in the media and we were once the weekend TV news and sports anchor team on the island of Guam. I started writing professionally at 17 years old as a sports correspondent for my local newspaper, the Milford (NH) Cabinet. Tell us a little about yourself (family, interests, favorites, background, etc.).

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Bianchi Biz Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

While working in local news in the Northeast, I covered a few big hurricanes and major blizzards that ravaged the area. Covering Hurricane Sandy in 2012 was an adventure that included a lot of adrenaline and little sleep in the “early days” of using social media for good. I started off covering education and other local issues.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I didn’t get into the public relations and communications industry through a traditional career route. Conventional agency route Public relations professionals typically work either in-house or in an agency in close concert with the client organization. When I began, I had no idea what to expect.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Every so often a public relations team comes up with PR stunt that earns stellar media coverage. million to local customers. It was part of a summer 15th anniversary promotion to challenge the local baseball team into winning 15 straight games. Local Author Stages Book-Signing at Favorite Retailer… 7-Eleven?

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

In fluid power, our biggest event is in March every three years — IFPE — and as we were all preparing to fly out there, my state, Ohio, was shutting events down to the public … and companies started to bail. Probably the biggest thing about me is my Irish heritage and my passion for Gaelic sports.

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Barokas

MARCH 16, 2020

Consider all stakeholders (partners, employees, candidates, customers, media)—update them frequently and in a timely manner. Stick to the facts and point your audience to official resources (your local government communications or the CDC) for more information.

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Stephen Waddington

MAY 19, 2020

In the consumer sector, the entertainment, gym, hospitality, sports and travel industries in the UK shutdown on 23 March when a lockdown was applied. In the public sector, communicators have never been busier, as energy is directed to public education and information. Anyone with a smartphone can shoot images and video.

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Barokas

MARCH 22, 2018

Last night, our team attended PRSA Puget Sound’s annual Totem Awards , which recognizes creativity and accomplishment in public relations. Our team’s media relations chops and social media strategies rose above the competition and were honored in the following four categories: Media Relations – VICIS.

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Cision

JUNE 9, 2016

Now as the owner of Media Maven , a full-service public relations firm, I’m getting asked that question even more. . This is media relations. If you want earned media, you need to have a newsworthy story to tell. . My answer sounds simple, but there is a lot to it: Find your brand’s newsworthy story.

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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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PR Insiders

MAY 5, 2021

That could be high school sports, health, the environment, city government, education or a host of others. At News & Experts, when we pitch a client we compile a targeted list of journalists and publications whose readers are a match with our client’s targeted audience. If that fails, give the publication a call and ask.

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Landis PR

APRIL 12, 2021

A 30-minute newscast may have a mere 18 minutes for news, once commercials, weather and sports are subtracted. Wires are essential for news organizations wanting to get a jump on a story, and they complement the news organizations’ staff by covering stories the local papers can’t or won’t get to themselves.

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5W PR

JANUARY 24, 2020

People might only be interested in business, sports or local affairs. The more active they are, the more followers they have because those fans know breaking news could be posted any minute. Another benefit many journalists bring to the table is niche-specific reporting.

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PRSay

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

A significant part of public relations isn’t just communicating with the media to pitch them and share positive developments about client projects — it’s also about being frank, open and professional with journalists during a time of chaos and crisis. Be prepared to address the public.

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Barokas

JUNE 19, 2017

As PR professionals, the art of media relations is our bread and butter. This also means you need to dig in and make sure you are pitching the most relevant person at each publication. Relationships – remember, there’s a human behind each email on your media list, and you need to make sure and treat them as such.

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PRSay

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

For the first 15 years, I managed a wide variety of accounts for leading consumer brands and organizations in the sports and lifestyle space. I was on the ground supporting sponsorship activations at marquee sporting events around the world, including the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championships, Olympic Games, U.S.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 18, 2019

If you ask 10 different public relations (PR) professionals what they do for a living, you’d get 10 different answers. 11) “I get my clients, who are experts in their fields, into newspapers, magazines, online publications and on TV and radio.”. 17) “I help companies make more money by getting good publicity.”.

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Burrelles Fresh Ideas

MAY 23, 2023

Almost every family I talk to (either at work, kids’ sporting events or schools) plans to take a week-long vacation this summer. People enjoy activities such as swimming, sunbathing, water sports, and beachside relaxation. What I’m reading in the press and hearing on the morning shows tends to back this up.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Earned media is among the most highly valued types of brand promotion, so organizations won’t want to miss miss out on the great opportunities it can bring. . What is Earned Media? Earned Media is publically gained content that is written about you or your brand without paid promotion or advertising. Share Tweet Share.

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Polaris

NOVEMBER 17, 2015

Public relations, or more precisely media relations, can be a tricky business. The art of getting earned media coverage for a product, service or business is not as easy as it sounds. And while the degree of difficulty varies from brand to brand, the secret to securing editorial is NOT a media release.

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Landis PR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Photo courtesy of Pixabay Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Danielle Dickinson – The Castle Group. Check out the PRGN Presents podcast to hear more as Abbie Fink from HMA Public Relations and I talk more about the topic of event sustainability.

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Bad Pitch Blog

JANUARY 8, 2007

Non-tech PR folk will also enjoy this blog for insight into smart media relations and the actual application of social media. But PR follows rules based on each countries local culture. It’s media relations as a full-contact sport. Something to keep in mind. The bad news?

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Stephen Waddington

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The greatest of these is the shift away from media relations as the dominant means of public engagement to working across all forms of media. PR leads with earned and owned media but also uses paid and shared media for amplification and targeting. Representing the public that we serve 4.

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Communications Conversations

MAY 3, 2016

He mastered media relations managing information for national outlets like ESPN and Sports Illustrated. His popularity and ability to inspire students has played a critical role in the success of the school’s investor relations club where he has steadily grown his knowledge and responsibility. Kaisha Brown, @mcjkaisha.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

JANUARY 24, 2022

I am the managing editor of Automoblog and AutoVision News , two Detroit-based automotive publications. In addition to overseeing our editorial direction and content strategy, I spend a lot of my day working and talking with the people associated with our publications. Working with people is what I enjoy most about being an editor.

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Stephen Waddington

JULY 28, 2019

Hacks can double their salary by applying transferable skills in public relations but the switch isn’t without its issues. There is no single career path in public relations. Practitioners join the profession via apprenticeships, degrees, professional qualifications, social media and marketing.

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Shift Communications

JULY 31, 2015

(Caution: This post contains lots of hockey references – apologies to non-sports fans). For PR pros that means racking our brains for every possible angle to secure that valuable air time – both local and national. For many clients, broadcast coverage is the pinnacle of our PR efforts.

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Communications Conversations

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Communications is a team sport, and I am very fortunate to work with a “small but mighty” crew of hustlers…who also have a sense of humor and support one another. Do you think that’s benefitted you earlier in your career as opposed to being in a role where you just focus on media relations, social, etc.? Easy – my team!

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Bianchi Biz Blog

AUGUST 7, 2023

CCJ has been the preeminent publication for trucking fleet managers and executives for more than 112 years. She even went to his funeral locally (we asked their permission) – it was a full military funeral with honors – and photographed it and gave all the pics to the family. I’m the Chief Editor of Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ).

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ZudePR

JULY 20, 2016

I’m a 43-year-old traditional-media-relations-guy-turned-digital-PR. When I’m not doing a good job for clients, I write about digital PR/marketing for publications including Social Media Examiner , SEMRush , PR Daily , PR Moment , MuckRack , and Business2Community. . #2: But first, you need to know who I am.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

MAY 22, 2023

I reported on NASA and crime, local government, League City, the bedroom community close to Mission Control/Johnson Space Center. Before I went to journalism school, I worked in public relations and political consulting. Out of journalism school, I worked at the Galveston County Daily News , near Houston.

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PRSay

JULY 26, 2022

Deeptie Sethi is a global brand and communications specialist helping businesses leverage the power of public relations and communications-leading strategic planning, media relations, brand and reputation management, crisis management and effective advocacy programs. How much flexibility do local teams have?

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