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Why Social Shares Are Key to Pitching Media

Cision

Have you noticed on your local or national news programs how often they now say, “Go over to our Facebook page and leave a comment” or “Tweet us what you think?” ” In magazines in the signature line and on television next to the anchor name, you’ll often find their Twitter handle.

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They’re a 10, but They Don’t Join Social Media Trends*

Buchanan PR

Amidst the rise of TikTok and the growing number of online audiences, many companies have started partaking in various social media trends, from major brands like the popular language learning app Duolingo to smaller, more local organizations like law firms and libraries. by keeping content fresh, fun and culturally relevant. Jonathan W.

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2017 Crisis Management That (Mostly) Worked

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

Everyone recalls the PR fiasco United Airlines experienced in April when footage of a dazed and bloodied passenger being dragged from his seat went viral. That, too, was captured on other passengers’ cell phones and enjoyed a brief viral moment on social media. Southwest Airlines’ soft landing.

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What to Pitch the Media in May

PR for Anyone

It went viral because it looked like big worms. If you want to stay local, things to pitch for July are: Summer vacation/travel – Inflation is high, times are tough. You don’t want to pitch what everyone else is going to pitch. Have some fun. That’s what people like. Things that are different.

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A PR Approach to Building Your Law Practice

Mora Communications

When an attorney appears on CNN, MSNBC, the Today Show, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, or their regional or local media outlets, their credibility grows by leaps and bounds. TV news viewership, on average, varies between 2-7 million people and can reach far beyond that when a segment goes viral. your law firm).

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Lake Forest Chamber of Commerce Livecast talking Crisis PR

The Stalwart Blog

If you’ve been watching any of the local media, you know that PR crises can take place. Some of your local TV stations kind of do the same thing, usually at the end of the segment. I think the first thing that you do, if you see that on television, well, okay, recognize the fact that you’ve ended this thing royally. .”

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The Essential Guide to Mass Communication: History, Methods, Ethics, and the Future

Masters in Communications

Today, we use many information sources to see what is going on around us, locally, nationally, and globally, with more emerging all the time. Naturally, this includes cable and satellite as well as traditional analog signal broadcasts where television is concerned. Mass communication aims to meet these needs.

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