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Companies should utilize these PR tips to ensure their brand shines in the public eye

As the regional manager of the Scranton branch of the fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin in the TV series “The Office,” Michael Scott could use strategic recommendations to improve his company’s image and reputation using public relations. Here are a few ways Michael Scott could use improve his PR to better his company’s reputation.

In this episode, Casey Mank, co-founder of Bold Type, joins host Jason Mudd to discuss best practices for internal communications at your organization.

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The TV series "Yellowstone" offers several valuable lessons for public relations professionals, including the importance of effective crisis communication and reputation management. Here are five of the key takeaways:

Avoid unethical business practices to keep your reputation safe.

While many companies seek earned media coverage, they always hope the news media will portray them in a positive light. And while public relations efforts can increase your chances of positive news media coverage, it’s important to realize the news media doesn’t have to honor your positive reputation.

News media outlets publish stories their consumers will find newsworthy. Newsrooms use a range of news elements that news consumers care about in their stories to give the stories news value, and not all of these elements will bode well for your company. If you consume news media, you may notice how many stories feature some sort of scandal – whether it’s some celebrity feud or, in our concern, negative company news.

LinkedIn is a powerful platform to use, especially if you are a business-to-business company. There have been some changes to the professional network platform, along with all the other social networks.

Social media platforms want to keep you within their site. As a result, the algorithm will penalize your posts if you post content with links to external sites. 

Less views mean less engagement. 

Marketing is one of the biggest ways to grow your brand, and doing so takes time, effort, and money. However, not all methods of advertising are built the same. Radio advertising, for example, specializes in reaching a wide net of captive listeners who are doing other activities, such as driving or working. 

Radio stations offer advertising packages that your company can purchase that include on-air “liners,” or ads, that will promote your company. Your company can also be the sponsor of a morning show or the whole studio for a particular station, giving your brand significant airtime throughout the day. 

In this episode, Kim Ades, founder of Frame of Mind Coaching and co-founder of The Journal That Talks Back, joins host Jason Mudd to discuss why there is a high turnover rate for young PR professionals and how to slow it. 

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Maintaining these efficient practices will help you avoid a potential crisis.

In this day and age, almost everything is online or completed on an electronic device. More workers are working remote or hybrid jobs, which makes online safety important as ever. Yet, many are unaware of cybersecurity safety practices.

Taking advantage of all the hype around an annual event takes more strategy than you may think. With changing buyer behavior, we’ll look at how top brands like Wendy’s, Macy’s, and Estee Lauder are embracing new technology to engage the audience in unforgettable ways. 

What would happen if corporate hired a PR firm for the Scranton branch in the TV series ‘The Office’?

In the fictional world of “The Office,” a popular television series set in the Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch of the fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin, the arrival of a public relations agency to provide PR for the branch would likely bring about a number of changes and challenges for the employees.

For one, the PR agency would likely work to improve the image of the Scranton branch and Dunder Mifflin as a whole. This could involve creating and promoting positive stories about the branch and its employees, as well as managing any negative publicity that may arise.