Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 27, 2016

I’ve held on to a theory for a while now: Social media and media relations are a paradox. In today’s media landscape both are critical in public relations , but my theory begs the questions: Can the old and the new be blended together, and (bigger question) can one help drive success for the other?

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5W PR

AUGUST 23, 2023

A public relations degree offers diverse career opportunities. Public relations specialist PR specialists develop and implement communication strategies to promote and protect client or organizational reputation. They create press releases , media pitches, and coordinate interviews to generate positive media coverage.

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Cision

MARCH 30, 2016

Given my background and our legislative successes, I feel like we are in a unique position to expand our public affairs practice. . You’ve worked with a number of public affairs organizations. How does social media play into your media relations strategy? Social media is incredibly important.

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PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

PR ―along with all other communication channels― must be able to withstand ever-increasing public and social media scrutiny of its credibility and honesty [ Tweet Quote ]. To succeed as a PR pro , it’s vital to have a passion for writing and communication in general―as well as a commitment to excel in both [ Tweet Quote ].

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Sword and the Script

MAY 26, 2020

That’s according to the 2020 JOTW Communications Survey which polled 300 communicators – public relations, public affairs, marketing communications and related roles – across more than a dozen different industries. Media relations only gets harder. 75% of PR pros say media relations is getting harder.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Ryder, director of public affairs in the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force. Ryder is responsible for communications to build public understanding and support for the Air Force and the newly formed Space Force. The agency has different audiences — veterans, the press and the public at large. Cathy Wilkinson, U.S.

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Stern + Associates

AUGUST 11, 2023

To find success in such highly competitive markets as those we see today, businesses must establish, carry out, and surveil different forms of public relations strategies. But what exactly is public relations and what are the different ways businesses can employ public relations strategies to address different needs?

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PRSay

MAY 16, 2018

They presented this research during a panel discussion at the Institute for Public Relations’ (IPR) Bridge Conference in Washington, D.C. manager of cybersecurity compliance and oversight at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. “You She is a public affairs and media consultant based in Washington, D.C.

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Critical Mention

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

There are lots of useful public relations and communication news sources one can benefit from across the internet. Message: We are a progressive public relations agency, designed to reach a profoundly diverse global market. From tweets to blogs, many PR organizations publish great PR content. Share Tweet Share.

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Sword and the Script

JANUARY 3, 2023

We interviewed ChatGPT about public relations and while it does well with high-level questions, it becomes repetitive when those questions were more nuanced; the system says it is “unlikely” that it “or any other AI system will fully replace public relations (PR) professionals”. What is public relations?

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Cision

OCTOBER 20, 2016

In this interview, Steve discusses what he learned from working in television news, the skills needed for successful media relations and how to improve your pitching strategy. Their public affairs agency was at the center of so much that was happening to rebuild trust in public institutions after Hurricane Katrina.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 6, 2016

The meeting was hosted by PROI partner agency Jackson Spalding , who tapped clients from three notable companies: Scott Williamson, VP Public Affairs & Communications of Coca-Cola North America; Betsy Talton, Director of Corporate Communications, Delta Air Lines, and Amanda Hannah, Manager, External Communications, Chick-fil-A. .”

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

What are some typical public relations objectives? PR professionals craft compelling narratives and critical messages that resonate with stakeholders , influencers , and publics , and they disseminate these through various channels, including traditional media, social media , and direct communications.

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PRSay

JUNE 7, 2023

But the actual work of reporting — and ensuring that public-facing content is accurately and ethically sourced, as well as factually correct — will be the work of humans for some time to come. So, the current state of affairs is that we’re all continuing to learn and adapt AI to our professions.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Managing perceptions is a PR approach that shapes narratives to influence how publics interpret and responds to information, events, or organisations. What people believe to be factual matters more than what is objectively true regarding decision-making, public opinion , and reputation. Public Opinion (1922). 1 Silfwer, J.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Seriality explains why some publics remain passive and fragmented while others suddenly unite and click into place. Many publics remain serial (inactive) until activated by context. Five Types of Publics. By reinforcing a we vs. them dynamic, they turn serial consumers into a loyal, engaged public. Five Types of Publics.

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Praxis Makes Perfect

DECEMBER 6, 2013

In my 22 years of corporate, agency & nonprofit PR/public affairs, I have yet to encounter a. PR public relations media relations media list news release spamming journalists press lists media database'

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Doctor Spin

MARCH 1, 2024

Where can you find entry-level public relations jobs? If I were starting today, I’d probably prefer not to wait for public relations entry-level jobs to end up on any of my social feeds. Here’s a list of places where someone might find entry-level jobs in public relations: Public relations agencies.

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Doctor Spin

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Public relations vs marketing—what are the differences? Public relations (PR) and marketing are closely related, but few know the differences. Some organisations have Communications Departments for their public relations needs and some have Marketing Departments for their promotional needs.

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ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 30, 2016

The Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity – the Oscars of the advertising business – was held last week, and apparently it was a big disappointment for the public relations industry, which won fewer awards than in previous years. I wouldn’t necessarily have known that, for two reasons.

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Ethical Voices

MARCH 9, 2023

This week there are more than a few public relations ethics issues and some of them are real doozies. From AI tools for media relations to plans to restrict freedom of speech and continued resume bias, the topics are worth a read. Check them out below! One of the topics that always comes up is their use by the military.

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Sword and the Script

JUNE 25, 2020

If you haven’t signed up for Ned’s Job of the Week Newsletter — please do — it’s free for both employers and job seekers and it’s filled with jobs across PR, public affairs, communications and marketing. 105 Answers from Communicators Why Have the Top Challenges Facing PR and Comms Shifted?

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Stuart Bruce

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

The problem is that as social and digital becomes more important senior practitioners lack the expertise or experience to actually do their jobs and integrate it properly into public relations strategy. Mainstream media will always be a vitally important part of PR strategy, but has never been all of it.

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Sword and the Script

JULY 17, 2018

Incidentally, her arrival at her first duty station in the Philippines coincided with a volcanic eruption and, in need of communications help, her commanding officer reassigned her to public affairs. Social media is an incredible tool for reaching all of an agency’s publics. One publication you read regularly is….

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PRSay

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Gordon Johndroe , vice president of global media relations and public affairs for the Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer, spoke to members of PRSA’s Corporate Communications Section in the Nov. Greg Beaubien is a frequent contributor to PRSA publications. We need to plan for beyond 72 hours.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

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. . Tracy Schario, APR, is the retention subcommittee lead for the PRSA MBA/Business School Program committee.

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PR Matters

APRIL 21, 2016

PR ―along with all other communication channels― must be able to withstand ever-increasing public and social media scrutiny of its credibility and honesty [ Tweet Quote ]. To succeed as a PR pro , it’s vital to have a passion for writing and communication in general―as well as a commitment to excel in both [ Tweet Quote ].

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Ethical Voices

OCTOBER 30, 2023

He’s a public affairs specialist at the US Department of the Treasury and a docent at the National Museum of the US Air Force. I’m one of those folks that you would never have imagined if you saw me growing up, ever being in public relations. That’s the uncomfortable truth.

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PRSay

JULY 5, 2023

So there I was, walking down the hallway of the Courtyard by Marriott in Minneapolis, on my way to attend day one of the 2023 PRSA Public Affairs and Government Summit on June 14-16 in Minneapolis, when my cell phone dings with following text: “Fire, Alert III, Twin, 17-L, ETA: Now.” Am I going to get media calls?

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Landis PR

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Note: This is a reposted blog by our Public Relations Global Network Partner, Chip Taylor, Novitas Communications. Photo courtesy of Pixabay At the intersection of public relations and public policy is an opportunity for communication professionals to exert considerable influence.

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Solo PR Pro

JUNE 8, 2021

Along the way, Nicole took on both full-time and consulting positions in community health, digital media and education where she has learned a lot, made plenty of mistakes and ultimately come to understand what is most valuable to her as a PR professional. In 2017, Nicole launched Nicole Lauren Consulting as a solo PR pro.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Dawn Buzynski leads the award-winning public relations team at Strategic America. Dawn is an accredited public relations practitioner (APR) with 18 years of experience in public relations and marketing. Image by ElisaRiva via Pixabay, CC0 Creative Commons.

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Bianchi Biz Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The information in this post originally appeared on Public Relations Global Network’s blog. Faces and Markets of PRGN is a series of blog posts in 2024 that puts Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member agencies and their markets in the spotlight. For us, communications is the world’s most powerful tool for change.

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Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 20, 2017

The project will support 2018 President Sarah Hall’s theme of public relations as a strategic management discipline. We want to gain an audience beyond the public relations profession. Essays are invited in five areas of public relations, related to the CIPR’s history, purpose and campaigning.

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Critical Mention

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Englander Knabe & Allen (EKA) is a strategic communications firm in Southern California that specializes in assisting organizations with reputation issues, media strategy and implementation. EKA is a leader in providing public and private sector experience and assistance when making critical decisions.

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PRSay

MAY 23, 2022

While it’s unusual for a PR firm to work for state prosecutors in a criminal trial, Ellison brought FGS on to help with the challenge associated with prosecuting a case that drew massive worldwide and public attention. Most stories won’t draw such massive worldwide media and public attention. He joined PRSA in 1994.

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Doctor Spin

MAY 21, 2023

Are you considering hiring a public relations agency? The Benefits of a Public Relations Agency III. In this arrangement, you designate a specific PR agency as your primary agency for all public relations needs that may arise. Get access to personal networks with stakeholders, influencers, and publics.

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