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Should Public Relations Change Its Name?

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

As the practice of public relations has changed over the decades, so has its name – morphing from “publicity” and “press office” in the 1920s to broader and more inclusive terms like “public relations,” “public affairs” and “corporate communications.”

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Senior PR practitioners lack digital and social media management skills

Stuart Bruce

I’ve long argued that is much easier to teach social and digital to a PR professional, than it is to teach PR to a social media expert. The report also indicates that the majority of practitioners still see media relations as an important part of their job, which is as it should be.

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PR professionals’ skills and competencies not fit for modern future proof public relations

Stuart Bruce

SEO is another skill that is shockingly low on the sought after skills list from recruiters with just 7% for junior practitioners and 8% for senior practitioners. Also on the up by six points is public affairs and lobbying.

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Unlocking Revenue Potential With The Power Of PR

Landis PR

Metrics such as web traffic, page views, bounce rates, time spent on the website, and SEO ranking, all rely on PR tactics. At the top of the funnel, in the awareness phase where leads are generated, engagement, and the delivery of compelling information are critical. An intangible, yet essential, aspect of PR’s impact is brand recognition.

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Spotlight on a Solo PR Pro: Meet Nicole Castro

Solo PR Pro

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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Who Can Be a Solo PR Pro Now?

Solo PR Pro

Investor relations. Media buying. Media relations. Public affairs. Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Social media consulting. Internal communications. Internet marketing. Journalism. Market research. Non-profit management. Product management. Promotions. Web design and management.

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EKA: How Media Monitoring Aligns with Strategic Communications

Critical Mention

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.