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How large corporations should focus their PR tactics
You watch and access the national news to find out what’s happening in the world around you. But perhaps you should be aware that a recent study conducted by National Public Radio, the Robert Wood Foundation and the Harvard School of Public Health suggests that this seemingly harmless activity could be creating symptoms similar to those suffered by individuals with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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Topics: media relations, public relations
What you can learn about PR and media from LeBron James
So LeBron James is going back to Cleveland. Whether or not you agree with this decision, you have to be awed by his 40-million-dollar payday.
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Topics: media relations, public relations
Spokesperson and media training can make all the difference
The media has tremendous power in America. They help shape popular opinion, decide what is and isn’t newsworthy enough for you to know about and they are permitted to go to practically any length in pursuit of a story. No wonder the press is often referred to as the Fourth Estate.
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Topics: media relations, public relations, PR tips
Your Choice of a Spokesperson Speaks Volumes
Popular television shows like “Scandal” and “Spin City” have turned a bright light on the profession of spokesperson. Public relations practitioners are often portrayed as sleazy, fast-talking insiders who will do anything to get their clients out of hot water.
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Topics: media relations, public relations, PR tips
They know who we are. They know what we like. They know what we watch, and where we shop. (The companies we buy from, that is). That data in and of itself is be very useful for both companies and consumers. However, OfficeMax’s recent PR blunder demonstrates important lessons in the challenge of maintaining quality control with data, and shows how not to deal with a PR crisis in your organization concerning data.
In light of recent data problems from major companies, let’s get down to the heart of the matter from the angle of PR and responsibility.
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Topics: mobile PR, digital PR, media relations, PR case studies, public relations, SEO, FAQ, PR tips, crisis communications
News releases can be like a bungee jump: Once the leap has started, there’s really no going back. You may feel somewhat jerked around and endure quite a bumpy ride if that news has gone out without proper permissions ahead of time.
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Topics: media relations, public relations
Many of us have had a laugh over “the toddler’s rules for possession.” Many of us may have experienced these rules in action during the holiday season, such as “if I saw it, it’s mine,” “if I let you have it, it’s mine,” and, of course, “if I had it a little while ago, it’s still mine.”
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Topics: media relations, public relations
If you’re offering an online “complaint box” for customers to voice concerns or issues about a product or service, or if you’re using one yourself, you need to know that a plan for managing these comments is absolutely essential – lest you be surprised later on. It’s very difficult to get any potentially brand-damaging comments about your company removed, and this process in itself can cause great brand damage (not to mention costing thousands of dollars in lost revenues).
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Topics: media relations, public relations, reputation management, online reputation management
Topics: digital PR, media relations, public relations, PR tips
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